Google - The King of Search Hours
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July 2002

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Recent reports show that people spent nearly 13 million hours in March 2002 using Google to search the Web. This is about twice as many hours as the nearest competitor: Yahoo!

Getting a good ranking in Google

To get found in the search engines focus some of your hours on Google. Here's how to start...
In the last few months it has become increasingly important to have a listing in the Open Directory Project to get a good ranking in Google. Your ranking is where you appear on the list when someone does a search.

Submitting to the Open Directory

Submittals to the Open Directory Project are free and easy to do yourself. Go to dmoz.org/add.html and follow the directions. Use your best Key phrases in your description.

Notice that this project is staffed by volunteers. Needless to say, some listings will take longer to be included then others.
dmoz.org/add.html

A listing in the Open Directory helps

In addition to improving your ranking in Google, a listing in the Open Directory Project may also improve your rankings in AOL, HotBot and Lycos. Increasing your rankings will help attract more visitors to your website.

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