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How long does it take a Search Engine to list my site?
Many of the search engines take time to list a site.

1-2 weeks: Altavista, Infoseek
2-4 weeks: Excite, HotBot, Lycos, Webcrawler
6-8 weeks: Yahoo

If after the time listed in the chart above has elapsed and you are still not finding your site listed, you should resubmit your URL to the search engines that do not have your listing.

For the FAQ pages of individual search engines, please see the following links:

Altavista
Excite
HotBot
Infoseek
Lycos
Webcrawler

Why should I submit inside pages of my site?
When considering how many pages of your site to promote, remember directories generally accept one listing per company. This is usually your home or main page. Search engines index multiple pages within a site, but you cannot control which pages they will index unless you submit the individual URLs (pages).

A good plan is to submit are your major topic pages, pages with unique content, or pages that describe a specific product or service. These pages should also include descriptive title tags and meta tags. In order for site visitors to easily navigate your site, these major topic pages should provide clear links to other topic pages and your home page.

• What is a search engine?
• How do search engines differ from directories, announcement sites, and guides on the Web?
  
• General Tips for Getting Listed in Search Engines
  
• Indexing Characteristics Specific To Individual Search Engines
  
• How long does it take a Search Engine to list my site?
  
• Why should I submit inside pages of my site?