Curlie

This category is for websites about business and economic activities that are based in or related to this locality.

Topics for this category include companies, business organizations, and industries based
in or related to this locality. Also included are related sites, such as professional or trade organizations, business directories, and industry profiles, as long as they are directed exclusively to the business and economic activities of the category''s geographic area.

PLEASE NOTE: Some business sites should be submitted to Travel and Tourism,
Arts and Entertainment, Recreation and Sports, or to a Business and Economy subcategory if present. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. However, listing at higher levels
is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Real Estate

This category is for websites about business and economic activities pertaining to real estate that are based in or related to this locality.

Topics for this category include appraisers, inspectors, property managers, real estate agents, rental properties, planned communities, real estate developments, and title services.
To improve your chances of a successful submission, please observe the following guidelines:

Submit the site only once.

Submit only to the locality where the office is physically located.

Format Site Title As Follows:

For An Agent Site: Agent Name - Company Name
For A Company Site: Company Name

Summarize the main features and the subject matter of the site in one or two short sentences or phrases.

Proof the description for spelling and grammar errors before submitting.

Good Example: Myron Froghatcher - Century 25 Lilypad Realty
Offers commercial and residential property sales throughout Toadwood County. Includes property listings, agent profiles and community information.

Bad Example: MYRON FROGHATCHER - Century 25 Lilypad Realty!!!
We Offer GREAT Service To Sellers And Buyers, Homebuyers And Homesellers, Those Who Buy or Sell Homes In Warter, Ponder and Hopfrog. Visit us to see our EXCELLENT homes in Ponder, Hopfrog, and Warter. No one can beat our prices! See the best #1 homes and much much more!!!!

Any of the following will delay the review process:

Advertising hype

Excessive use of caps

Keyword stuffing

Lack of verifiable address

Note: Multiple submissions and other repeated attempts to circumvent the guidelines may lead to the banning of your site at the discretion of Dmoz Staff.

PLEASE READ: The ODP Real Estate Guidelines Before Suggesting A Real Estate Site..... ODP Real Estate Guidelines

Thank you for your cooperation.

Shopping

This category is for websites about business and economic activities pertaining to retail shopping with a physical location in this locality.

Topics for this category include retail outlets selling clothing, televisions, shoes, furniture, and jewelry.
Please note that websites offering exclusively online shopping are not listed here, but are listed in the best subcategory of the Shopping section.

However, businesses that offer online sales by phone or mail only to customers in a limited geographic area such as online grocery delivery services may be listed in a category corresponding to their sales area.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:
Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.

In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.

This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.

Avoid Excessive Capitalization.

Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.