How to Submit a Kid's Site to DMOZ

Since the DMOZ Open Directory project is a user-driven community, you can't always be sure that the content on every site is appropriate for kids. DMOZ has created a branch of the directory project devoted only to listing sites for kids and teens. As with the larger directory, the kids and teens component is separated into specific categories and subcategories. If you have a kid's site you'd like to submit to the directory, the process is relatively simple.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Read the submission guidelines carefully. Even if you are experienced in submitting sites to the DMOZ ODP, the rules and regulations may be slightly different when submitting a kid's site.
2. Find a site you'd like to submit and evaluate it to make sure it's kid-friendly. The site should be actively maintained, well written and free of erroneous information.
3. Navigate to the Kids and Teens branch of DMOZ and search to make sure your proposed site isn't already included in the directory or hasn't been submitted (see Resources below). Check if a mirror site has been submitted. A mirror site has a different URL than your kid's site, but contains exactly the same content.
4. Choose a top-level category from the front page that best suits your site. If you're unsure where your site fits, browse through the listings in some categories to learn what type of content each one holds.
5. Choose subcategories (lower-level categories) until you arrive at one that specifically describes the site. This category is a suggestion to the DMOZ editors as to the best place to list your site. The editor will evaluate both the site and the directory while reserving the right to change it.
6. Click on the "Suggest URL" link.
7. Fill out the submission form. Include the site's URL, a title, a description and any other information.
8. Enter your email address or the email address of the site's webmaster if you are submitting for someone else. The email address must be a valid address so that a DMOZ editor can reach you if necessary.
9. Click on "Submit."
10. Wait for the submission to be reviewed. This may take some time, but don't resubmit unless at least three weeks pass and the site still isn't listed.

Tips & Warnings

• Once your site has been accepted, it may take months before it shows up on the ODP partner sites.