Is it worth creating a new web directory?

**jclick** · 04-11-2006, 07:47 PM

I see there's quite a few directories that you can submit your site to to build links. What's the main reason why someone would build one of these link directory sites?

Is it mostly to get traffic for paying ads or is there another reason?

What's the best software to use to create one of these sites so that the end user can automotically submit links and then have it automatically check for reciprical links?

Thanks for the help!

**Tomcat7194** · 04-12-2006, 12:10 PM

Most directories include ads that earn their owners money. Some directories also start out free, build up an audience and a PR, and then begin to charge people to ad sites once they are established.
If you're interested in starting a directory, I would recommend centering it around something specific. There are so many general interest directories out there that you're unlikely to make signficant money by adding another one.
Also, be prepared to promote your directory a lot once you have it up and running.
Tom
TheGreatTrafficExperiment.com

**jclick** · 04-12-2006, 08:21 PM

What's the best software to create an automated directory?

**maximum** · 04-13-2006, 03:01 AM

Systems of an automatic exchange of references banned is search systems. And as sites participating in this system.

**jclick** · 04-13-2006, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximum

Systems of an automatic exchange of references banned is search systems. And as sites participating in this system.

For instance, this site that I've found http://dir.blapper.com/. It's what I consider automated since the person requesting a link enters their info and then the directory doesnt' approve it until it checks for a recipricol link. Is that what you are saying is banned?

**bbott** · 04-15-2006, 01:02 AM

check out phplink directory, I believe it's still free.

**jclick** · 04-18-2006, 06:08 AM

bbot,
what software do you use? Is is the pphlink directory?

**montux** · 11:41 PM

Jclick:

Quote:

What's the best software to create an automated directory?

I Know eSyndiCat it works nice for me. they have free version to start up.

**MrTom-UK** · 05-09-2006, 08:50 AM

I am in the process of setting up a directory - with a specific audience in mind - and using Mambo and the Bookmarks component.

Check it out and see what you think. I like it and its very easy to use.

www.gayok.org

It even does cool thumbnails

**ukcrawler** · 05-11-2006, 09:27 AM

Hi,

Here are the few sites offers directory script:-

http://www.freephpdirectoryscript.com/
http://www.phplinkdirectory.com/

I have found another site which have quite number of useful scripts, BUT not for FREE

http://www.softbizscripts.com/

I hope this helps...

**JohnScott** · 05-12-2006, 12:30 PM

Directories can make huge profits if they are marketed right. Just got to provide real value in either link popularity or traffic.

**chrishirst** · 05-12-2006, 07:03 PM

or you can sell them on at the right time

**petjelly** · 05-19-2006, 11:27 AM

Well i think general website directories will be blacklisted soon .. i think so because hundreds of directories like these are popping up everyday and they will eventually grow into linkfarms that google treat as a spam. So i think it is better to make a niche directory as compared to general one if you want to have long term effects.

well for the directory script.

http://site-sift.com is very easy , free and cool one.

regards

**ipodman** · 05-20-2006, 12:10 PM

Hello,
For me right now I think the market is saturated with web directories and I am trying to get out of the game!
It’s a very hard market to achieve anything in. to be good to start of with you need to have a very high PR domain and then a very good script to run the directory!
For me I would strong tell people not to get into web directories anymore.
Thanks

**playkid** · 05-22-2006, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbott

check out phplink directory, I believe it's still free.

yes it is still

**n8frog** · 05-23-2006, 06:14 PM

I also believe that creating a general directory will accomplish nothing for you other than give you a huge headache!

If you really want to start a directory, start a directory that is tartgeted to one of your interests, or targeted to a website you already operate.

If you have any HTML coding experience, I would suggest coding your directory from scratch to begin with. Also I would suggest that you do not automate it in the beginning. When starting out, your potential linkers should have to email you with the details about the link they wish to add. This will prevent automated submissions from blasters and the like, and put you in direct contact with other webmasters who share your interests. Once you have met various webmasters who share your interests, they can often offer you valuable help and sometimes new partnerships can be formed between you.

The main benefit of hosting a directory is that it will increase your PR and search ranking. If you have a site that is all about fishing for example then your directory should be integrated with your site, and only accept links to fishing related sites. Before adding a link to your directory always make sure that they have linked you on their site. Don't offer to post others links without them doing the same for you. See my directory for an example: http://nbphosting.com/dir.htm

My directory is new so there are no links yet.

I hope this post helps.

**177594** · 05-30-2006, 05:11 AM

Yeh Dew new php links is a great directory script.
http://www.dew-code.com

Directories for me have been a great source of adsense revenue although the more targeted the better.

**ipodman** · 05-30-2006, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipodman

Hello,
For me right now I think the market is saturated with web directories and I am trying to get out of the game!
It’s a very hard market to achieve anything in. to be good to start of with you need to have a very high PR domain and then a very good script to run the directory!
For me I would strong tell people not to get into web directories anymore.
Thanks

Well I must take back some of the things i have said! I just setup a new directory and have had over 400 links added in the past 3 days!

So their is a market but you need to get into it!

**dwirken** · 05-30-2006, 03:09 PM

well it takes a hell of a lot of time, believe me...

and what do you get in return? almost nothing... from my directory (already given it up after a few days) i got $12 with 500 links. I can make more money with doing the dishes in a restaurant