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Brand Building: The importance of being listing in respected directories

You will find many directories online that offer fantastic SEO benefits for your business. Are these directories actually useful and should they be opted for? If your brand is listed in a respected directory it can prove to be quite useful to increase brand presence and make people aware about your business.

SEO is simply Search Engine Optimisation which helps you rank high on search engine result pages. The purpose of off-site SEO is to promote your website across the web by using sources other than your own website. No matter what your brand is, effective off-site SEO will build up brand awareness along with attracting visitors and improving your rankings in search engines. There are millions of brands and websites out there and if you want your brand to be on the top and get noticed, directories can greatly help you to bring in targeted traffic to your brands website.

To get more off-site SEO you shouldn’t go for just any directory out there. It is important that the directory you use is respectable, of good quality and updated regularly. They should be manually reviewed business directories and local directories. Submitting in niche directories rather than general directories is also more effective as it will give maximum exposure and can help you build your links in these specific directories. We at Exquisitely British cater specifically to luxury British brands. If you have a mid to high-end brand you want to promote and are looking for link building options, our directory would do that for you.

Paid directories can help you have a better brand presence online and play a major role in link building. We are now aware that that links from directories that are not reliable and are just inflating your link count, can actually end up hurting your SEO. The web is still filled with low-quality free directories that can have an adverse effect on your business and brand. However the introduction of high-quality paid directories is a great help in effective link building. You will have to pay one-time or maybe a recurring fee, but it will give your website and links credibility and visibility on the search engines. A lot of free business directories are not seen as trustworthy or valuable, but as poor quality links. Don’t opt for more links on low-quality directories, rather a few links in high-quality, reputed and relevant sites are much more valuable for your business.

Directory submission is one of the easiest ways to go about link building as long as you are making use of respected and credible directories. We at Exquisitely British believe in working with trustworthy mid to high-end British businesses and are highly selective in what business we choose. If you become a member with us we will ensure that we showcase you in the best possible light and will proudly recommend you to our readers.  

  Join us today for £99 for 12 months at www.exquisitelybritish.com

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Entrepreneur Interview

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

Amy Cawson is the founder of Leicestershire-based Florrie + Bill, supplier of restored vintage and retro furniture.   

No two-days ever look quite the same when you’re running a business and you’ve got a little one, but that’s what keeps it exciting. Most of the work isn’t deadline orientated, so I’m lucky enough to be able to... (Read more here)

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Tony Robbins shares insights from his just-published book, Money Master the Game, about how a trio of choices frame your outlook and influence your chances at success.

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We've teamed up with the lovely peeps at The Nare Hotel in beautiful Cornwall & Sheaffer to offer one lucky couple a luxury two-night break worth over £900. Enter now: http://bit.ly/NareSheafferComp

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A Type-face Design Firm’s Office By YellowSub Studio

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Source: Rue Magazine

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British home accessories brand Wildash London is supporting breast cancer awareness month and in particular, Breast Cancer Care (www.breastcancercare.org.uk), by developing a capsule range of products that will be sold in support of the charity throughout the month of October.

Please help spread the word - great products for a great cause I'm sure you'll agree! 

http://www.wildashinteriors.co.uk/category/55-breast-cancer-awareness-products-2014

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Meyli Miyaru

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We chat to Kent entrepreneur Dawn Rose about how she went from Head Buyer at Selfridges to starting Ragged Rose, her own interiors business. 

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Win a copy of @Linzi_Boyd's #BrandFamous. Essential reading for ANY business owner! Enter here http://eepurl.com/4ksr9

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We love this Zebra Roller for your little one from new #BestofBritish member @NewmakersDesign. http://newmakers.com/products/zebra-roller …

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Join us as a Best of British member and give your customers a peek into how you got started in our 'An Interview With...' feature. Sign up here:http://bit.ly/BOBMembership #BestofBritish

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We love this Lionfish HIgh Neck One Piece by #BestofBritish member Meyli Miyaru @MeyliMiyaru. It's today's top pick! #British #Swimwearhttp://www.meylimiyaru.com/collections/swim/products/lionfish-high-neck-one-piece

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We chat to Sarah Kocher, co-founder of colourful luxury leather goods brand @stowlondon1 about their first year in business. http://bit.ly/StowLondon Stow London

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Who doesn't love some bling! #BestofBritish member @David_MRobinson brings us these spectacular Bright & Beautiful rings.http://www.davidmrobinson.co.uk/yellow-box/bright-beautiful

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Pick of the Week

We love this Patternity Teapot from British designer Richard Brendon London so much we've made it our Pick of the Week on www.exquisitelybritish.com

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Behind the Brand Q&A with Soulful Foods founder Iain Burke Hamilton

Stocked in Ocado, Whole Foods and Harvey Nichols, British food company Soulful Foods' founder Iain Burke Hamilton chats to us about business, his favourite British brands, and his love for Kevin Spacey!