Yahoo Directory Officially Closed, New "Yahoo Small Business" Opening

This is an update to our last report about the closing of the Yahoo Directory, which is now officially closed. However, the new Yahoo Small Business Pages (directory) will soon be open for business. While you can view a few pages, trying to click through individual categories will result in an error page.

Here is a message from Yahoo, to previous Yahoo Directory listing owners:

"In the coming weeks, we will upgrade your Yahoo Directory listing to a new service from Yahoo Small Business, that will include all the information that was in your directory listing and more. Your business will have a dedicated page displaying your business name, web address, and description. Additionally, you'll be able to login to a customized dashboard to manage your page and submit additional content such as logos, images, and special offers. This new page will also be optimized for SEO, helping to drive organic traffic to your site.

Your 2014 annual review fee for the Yahoo Directory will rollover to this new service at no additional cost. To welcome you to Yahoo Small Business, we have a special offer available now through Jan 15, 2015 for migrating Yahoo Directory customers: Yahoo Gemini is a new self-serve ad platform that helps get your message in front of millions of Yahoo users in just minutes. Create an ad once and it will automatically be optimized for smartphones, tablets and desktop. As a special promotion, you can use coupon code DIRECTORY to redeem a $50 credit for Yahoo Gemini."

We'll keep you updated on pricing and quality of listings when the Yahoo Small Business directory actually opens.