The process of manually submitting a web page to a search engine or directory as opposed to using submission software or a submission service . Manual submission is considered by many to be the only reliable form of submission , although some programs and services have begun distinguishing themselves as viable options.

The process of hand submitting websites or web pages to search engines and directories using specific guidelines to comply with each individual engine or directory.

adding a URL to the search engines individually by hand.

Submitting a web site to a search engine or directory with human hand rather than using a automated software.

Submitting your website by hand to a search engine or directory following the various specific guidelines of each search engine or directory.

The process of submitting Websites or Web pages to search engines and directories for inclusion in their databases using specific guidelines unique to each index.