1. I just submitted my Web site, does this guarantee approval?

Answer. Submission in LinKernel Business Web Directory does not guarantee approval, even for paid submissions. All submissions must adhere to our guidelines.

2. I want to submit my Web site but I have not finished designing it. It's a parked domain right now. If I submit my Web site now, will it be approved?

Answer. No. LinKernel does not accept web sites under construction.

3. My Web site ranks high on search engines and has a high PageRank too but my submission was rejected.

Answer. LinKernel does not approve Web sites based on their popularity. Your Web site must adhere to LinKernel's own guidelines.

4. I have many Web sites and I want to know if I can get a discount on review fees. 

Answer. For bulk reviews, please contact us.


5. I found a listing in the directory that violates your guidelines...

Answer. LinKernel offers option for visitors to report listing to the webmaster from the link page itself. Once we have received your email, we will take immediate action.

6. My listing has been approved but its thumbnail reads "Thumbnail queued". 

Answer. This happens very rarely. Check back in a few hours and you should see the thumbnail. Else, contact us.

7. Can I submit to TOP category?

Answer. No. You must choose the most relevant subcategory for your Web site.

8. Where is LinKernel located? 

Answer. LinKernel is managed from Chicago, United States.

9. I want to advertise my Web site on a specific page of LinKernel. Do you accept banner or text link ads?

Answer. It depends. You may contact us for contextual advertising information.

10. Why are your guidelines so strict?

Answer. LinKernel is a family friendly directory. The purpose of this directory is to provide content-rich quality information to its visitors. We accept many Web sites and some get rejected too. We highly encourage all submitters to read our guidelines before submitting a review request.

11. One of my friends would love a Web site I stumbled upon!

Answer. LinKernel is a user-friendly directory and allows for its visitors to refer sites to others from the directory itself. Please click on "Refer" in the listing detail, fill up the form and your message will be delivered to your friend.

12. I want to add a video along with the listing detail. How can I upload the video?

Answer. You do not need to upload the video.  Enter the video ID in the text field after choosing the video host. The text in bold is the video ID.

Examples:

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt2PCB8qrzs
AOL : http://uncutvideo.aol.com/videos/845c5deb64f1841f32fb258db5747f42
ClipShack : http://clipshack.com/player.swf?key=C501F8532414D85B
Google : http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4625054721884456908
DailyMotion : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5z2ue_le-petit-mot-dun-autre-gars_people

13. Do you accept Web sites in languages other than English?

Answer. Yes. However, we strongly recommend that you write your site description in English  as well as in the language of the Web site for our visitors.

14. I have a company brochure I want to distribute to the surfers. I also want put my company logo along with the listing.

Answer. LinKernel offers all submitters the possibility to upload a maximum of two files in the following formats : JPEG, PNG, JPG and PDF.

15. My business is based is Chicago, I heard that LinKernel offers free review for all Chicago based sites? 

Answer.  You are right. LinKernel is part of a Chicago based company and it offers free pre-inclusion review for all businesses and organizations located in and around the Chicagoland area.