Directories, such as Yahoo, MSN (Looksmart), and ODP have strict conformance codes and rely heavily on the human element to assess website acceptance.
Unlike directories, search-based search engines employ "robots" that scan (spider) and analyze a site for a theme. Through experience, Position Research understands the optimal page structure and placement of keyword phrases to achieve top ranking.
Websites with graphic intensive pages that do not have HTML content or navigation to other pages within the site (common on FLASH home pages) must be modified to correct these conditions so that conventional page optimization can be used or cloaking must be employed.