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[ScottSalwolke]

I'd like to hear from members who are editors for DMOZ or who are familiar with the process. A lot of services related to my state lack an editor. I think it wouldn't just benefit my clients, but many worthy sites in the area. But I wonder what is all involved in becoming an editor.

[athanasiusrc]

As a former editor, here's how it works:

1) Apply.
2) Wait several months.
3) Write to DMOZ and ask for an update.
4) Wait several more weeks.
5) Apply again.
6) Repeat steps 2-4.
7) Get a rejection note saying that even though no one has edited the category in years it is too big for you to edit so go find another smaller category.

[donp]

Actually, it's not quite that easy...

[ozaark]

1) Apply.
2) Wait several months.
3) Write to DMOZ and ask for an update.
4) Wait several more weeks.
5) Apply again.
6) Repeat steps 2-4.
7) Get a rejection note saying that even though no one has edited the category in years it is too big for you to edit so go find another smaller category.

Actually, it's not quite that easy...

lolz

It's sad to say but DMOZ is falling the way of the samurai; strong once only to be overcome by the changing of times. If you're really interested in spending your time there then by all means do so - they really are coming up short as of recent years.

Maybe they'll work out a new system or come up with some improvements some way or another... it's really just becoming a locked door with way too many people sitting outside in wait.

[Jill]

Is DMOZ still around?

Now there's a blast from the past!

[jimb7165]

I'd like to hear from members who are editors for DMOZ or who are familiar with the process. A lot of services related to my state lack an editor. I think it wouldn't just benefit my clients, but many worthy sites in the area. But I wonder what is all involved in becoming an editor.

How do I determine what is necessary for this in asian countries??

[ScottSalwolke]

Is DMOZ still around?

It's still around and Google still seems to prefer it. I know your saying this with tongue in cheek Jill, but it still has its uses. So many directories now have Page Rank of zero, but its still given an 8. It's one reason I'm interested in becoming an editor, because many businesses in my state could benefit from their inclusion in the DMOZ.

[don h]

But that's not a valid reason to join. A valid reason is to add your very own websites and sit on the category for months making tiny edits here and there as required to stay an active editor.

[Jill]

Nope, neither of those are good reasons for joining.

The only good reason to become an editor at DMOZ is because you want to help create an awesome resource for web browsers /searchers.

If you're doing it to benefit business website owners you're all mixed up. (Sorry copywriter39)

[ScottSalwolke]

The only good reason to become an editor at DMOZ is because you want to help create an awesome resource for web browsers /searchers.

My main motiviation is to get more sites listed from this area. Not just my own clients. In fact, only a couple of clients would benefit from this section.