How to promote a newly launched directory site?

Perhaps you could explain in a little more detail how you would envisage this working for a directory site? What useful content would you suggest covering in posts? I find it hard to think of anything, so please share your ideas more fully.

[quote=“AlyLauren, post:11, topic:200648”]
Your blog post should be interesting enough and original.
[/quote]Again, some suggestions of areas to cover would be helpful.

[quote=“LisaGrocke, post:18, topic:200648”]
Reach out to your audience (businesses) by contacting them via email. You can try sending emails to businesses.
[/quote]Sending unsolicited e-mails is Spam and is illegal in some countries. It’s very unlikely to get you much business, as most Spam goes straight into Junk folders and is never read.

[quote=“rajivsinghi, post:21, topic:200648”]
Use most if the social media platforms to make your website popular. because with SEO you can get site on top. these kind of websites needs. Social Media attraction because people needs instant response…
[/quote]Just saying “use social media” isn’t very helpful. How should @websitelister use social media to promote a directory? Which social media would be best suited?