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For companies, business organizations, and industries based in this locality. Some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, or Travel and Tourism, or to a Business and Economy sub-category if present. For best results, compare existing listings before submitting your site.
Submit sites for most companies based in this locality. Also see sub-categories when present. Certain companies should submit to Travel and Tourism, Arts and Entertainment, or Sports and Recreation instead. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for sites related to the sale and care of animals. Includes breeders, kennels, livestock, pets and veterinary services.
This category is for sites related to the sale and care of animals. Includes breeders, kennels, livestock, pets and veterinary services.

For sites specifically based in this community. Submitting to the wrong category may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Make sure your site title matches the name of your organization or entity.
  2. In your site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  3. This is a Regional category, so your location should be readily apparent on your site. Your service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  4. Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  5. Describe site features as well as the subject of your site.
Thank you for your cooperation.
This category is for automotive companies including dealers, repair shops, and parts sellers concerned with cars, pickup trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, trucks and trailers, RVs, and motorcycles.

This category is for automotive companies including dealers, repair shops, and parts sellers concerned with cars, pickup trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, trucks and trailers, RVs, and motorcycles.

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category. Submitting to the wrong category may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company or dealership.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
This category is for local businesses and organizations related to computers and the internet. This includes sites for and about businesses that sell/rent computer hardware and software, computer training, web design, Internet access, and support services.
This category is for local businesses and organizations related to computers and the internet. This includes sites for and about businesses that sell/rent computer hardware and software, computer training, web design, Internet access, and support services.

For sites specifically geared towards this community. Submitting to the wrong category may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

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

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for local businesses that are involved in construction and maintenance. It includes architects, builders, contractors, civil and structural engineers, plumbers, roofers, electricians, heating and air conditioning specialists, janitorial service providers, as well as other suppliers of goods and services in this industry. (NOT for sites like appliance sales or television sales--those are retail merchants)
This category is for local businesses that are involved in construction and maintenance. It includes architects, builders, contractors, civil and structural engineers, plumbers, roofers, electricians, heating and air conditioning specialists, janitorial service providers, as well as other suppliers of goods and services in this industry. (NOT for sites like appliance sales or television sales--those are retail merchants)

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category. Submitting to the wrong category may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory.

This category is not for union locals. Submit union locals to Society and Culture instead of Business and Economy.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
This category is for the listing of banks, credit unions, lending institutions, insurance companies, accounting firms, and providers of related financial services based in this locality.

This category is for financial service companies such as banks, credit unions, mortgage and loan companies, accountants, tax consultants and financial planners based in this locality.

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category. Submitting to the wrong category may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
This category is for websites about business and economic activities related to legal services. Topics include attorneys, law firms, paralegals, arbitrators, and bail bond providers.

This category is for websites about business and economic activities related to legal services. Topics include attorneys, paralegals, arbitrators, and bail bond providers.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
This category is for websites about business and economic activities related to real estate. Topics include appraisers, inspectors, property managers, real estate agents, rental properties, planned communities, real estate developments, and title services. PLEASE: Read The ODP Real Estate Guidelines Before Suggesting A Real Estate Site...
ODP Real Estate Guidelines

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 your site in one or two short sentences or phrases.
  • Proof your description for spelling and grammar errors before you click on submit.

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
Please 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.
For the listing of restaurants, bars, and businesses offering food carryout and delivery that are based in this locality.

For the listing of restaurants, bars, and businesses offering food carryout and delivery that are based in this locality.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site''s title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site''s description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.

Thank-you for your cooperation.

This category is for listing shops and retail centers with a physical location in this locality. Sites offering only Internet shopping services should submit to the proper category in Shopping/
This category is for listing shops and retail centers with a physical location in this locality. Sites offering only Internet shopping services should submit to the proper category in Shopping/

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site''s title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site''s description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.
Thank-you for your cooperation.