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title: By Paying for Submission, am I Guaranteed Acceptance in a Directory?
description: <p>Discover if a paid submission gives you automatic inclusion in a directory.</p>
---

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# [By Paying for Submission, am I Guaranteed Acceptance in a Directory?](https://www.xcellimark.com/blog/paid-submissions-for-a-directory.aspx)

 Written by [Scott Lambert](https://www.xcellimark.com/blog/author/scott-lambert) | Apr 9, 2010 12:00:00 AM

Not always. Most directories, such as Yahoo! do not guarantee submission, even though you are required to pay $299 to be considered. That is why it is very important to work with a professional Internet marketer to ensure you receive all the benefits available when you pay for submission to a directory.

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