What is the best directory script around?

[hackersrepublic]

hi,
I would like to know which is the best directory script around to start a web directory which would be search engine friendly!

If there are any directory owners around, please tell me which directory scripts you use!!

Thanks!!
Cheers!!

[SilkySmooth]

Hi,

"I would like to know which is the best directory script around to start a web directory which would be search engine friendly!"

Before you get flamed for this thread, try doing a search, this question is asked on a weekly basis.

"If there are any directory owners around, please tell me which directory scripts you use!!"

Your in a forum full of directory owners, there are plenty of us around 24/7 :)

My preference is phpLD (phplinkdirectory.com) but there are several scripts available that are just as good. As I said, do a search and you will find similar threads with hundreds of responses.

[pipes]

hackersrepublic, much like SilkySmooth is already pointing out, its not a case of the "Best" script, what is suitable for one person/job may not be suitable for another.

We usually have our own reasons for why we choose a particular script, it can be for allsorts of reasons.

Some will love the admin area of one, other will like the features on another, price, support, size of community, many things may influence a choice.

The good thing is many have a free version, you can always grab that, try it out, see if you like working with something.

I use PhpLD, Indexscript, but im also looking at phplynx and waiting for one from QLweb too.

The choice really is yours.

[webwise]

I`m also interested on this topic.
Where can I see a demo of PhpLD?

If you know other script directorys please let me know (I also can pay for a script)

[Richie_Ni]

I`m also interested on this topic.
Where can I see a demo of PhpLD?

If you know other script directorys please let me know (I also can pay for a script)
A lot of people use PHPLD.
I use it as well,you can check out my web directory (http://www.livelydirectory.com).

http://scripts.site-sift.com/ is a great script too.

[Freewebspace]

PHPLD ,PHPLD ,PHPLD!

you can download free version and install it on a subfolder to get customized with it!

[dugu]

If you are new to directory business, you should read my article about building a web directory (http://www.mygreencorner.com/building.php)

[WatchOut]

We all have our own opinions in what the best is, and we're all looking for different features, however if you're planning to have a very good directory, which has the best features, I would truly recommend using phpLynx (http://www.phplynx.com), which is my own preference.

Thanks,
WatchOut

[jhnrang]

We all have our own opinions in what the best is, and we're all looking for different features, however if you're planning to have a very good directory, which has the best features, I would truly recommend using phpLynx (http://www.phplynx.com), which is my own preference.

Thanks,
WatchOut


I certainly agree with you. Its a new script that has all the state-of-the-earth features to rock the industry.:cool:

[dhruv37]

I am using http://www.phplinkdirectory.com and it works gr8 for me.

[R0b]

I use www.esyndicat.com, which I like because it's reasonable to get an unlimited site license, it's easy to edit the templates, and it has a pretty powerful feature set.

[The Pheonix]

Tell you hands down that phpLynx (http://www.phplynx.com) is going to take some beating especially now they started adding thier toys to the full script like the FREE deep linking feature http://www.cantufind.com/forum/showthread.php?t=678 and what I think is a killer feature the ability to submit to more than one category in a single submission, this one feature alone makes it stand out from the crowd, don't take my word for it though as I'm as biased as the next, If you really want to know you'd be better advised to go to each of the recommends and look at the scripts, and judge the pro's and cons' of each one as they all have some defecit regardless.

One thing about phpLynx I'm so super keen on, it adds features for free but keeps the cost low, to me that more than compensates for the lack of templates they have at the moment as they are new, but what with the money you save from not needing to buy mods you can get a shit hot one made unique to yourself. :)

Just my 2 cents.

[navacell]

try http://www.nicecoder.com - indexu directory script

[pipes]

I am impressed by the way things are going with phplynx so far, the features that ive read about so far are good, its growing quite well for a fairly new product.

[The Pheonix]

It's always going to be tough for people to convert from one script to another pipes, lots of people are happy with what they got. I looked at the OP and if we were to judge any script on the net pound of pound taking into account the cost of things phpLynx would deffo be up on the winners rostrum, but as I said in an earlier post some people have a fixed idea of what they want and don't want to change.

I was lucky, I abandoned my old script a long time ago and came back fresh so it was easy for me to make a choice, I even called them out on the new features of multi cat listing and the deep link, but fair do's to them they raised to it and its in there free now. :)

@you can download free version and install it on a subfolder to get customized with it!

You can do that with pretty much any free script.

[Glo-con]

I think phpLd is the best directory script around...

[pipes]

I think the possible best is yet to come, im excited about the scripts that we dont know about yet, i know that somewhere there will be handfuls of people working hard and coming up with totally brand new ideas.

I feel quite comfortable about the future of web directories, the unknown is more exciting. :)

[The Pheonix]

I think the possible best is yet to come, im excited about the scripts that we dont know about yet, i know that somewhere there will be handfuls of people working hard and coming up with totally brand new ideas.

Couldn't agree more, I think the recent new competition has kicked the ones resting on complacent thrones up the butts so we should see more and more improvements from all quarters. :)

[Dubz]

PHPLD - It's alright obviously has it's inherent flaws but has the most support, mods and templates so it's a no brainer.

Joomla on the other hand is really powerful yet no one is using it. I always said if I make another dir it will be joomla based.

[The Pheonix]

PHPLD - It's alright obviously has it's inherent flaws but has the most support, mods and templates so it's a no brainer.

Joomla on the other hand is really powerful yet no one is using it. I always said if I make another dir it will be joomla based.

What puzzles me is how such a long established script is still having problems, I kinda like phpLD for what it is but think you should never have as many problems as they do, waiting for fixes, paying for mods, paying for support certainly is a no brainer! If there are scripts like phpLynx (http://www.cantufind.com/forum) and others probably even better out there that don't have any of the problems that phpLD have, which one is the no-brainer? There's only so long you can rely on a template base as a reason to get a script, and other scripts will catch up at a rate of knots I suspect.

Joomla is a coders paradise, absolutely love it, but for people who want an easy life and maybe don't have the skillset to work on code then a script that offer more for less is the one to go for any day.

It is only my 2 cents worth and as already told to the OP, we all have our bias, this question has been asked a zillion times but ultimately it will always be down to the individual on why what and how he spends his money.

[Dubz]

I hear you with Joomla. It's free for a reason lol.

Regarding PHPLD - Yeah it's got tones of errors in it. Thats why the DIR is just part of my website. It's a resource like everything else.

Sierously though what I don't get is how you can tout a product so hard when you don't even use it. Man get a dir up and than start talking all the time. Until than it's just pointless. I've HYPED THE HELL outof something before only to get it and be like wow. This ISN'T the end all be all.

Problems or no problems unless you are a super coder it's always best to go with the most accepted product as you'll get the most support for it. Also PHPLD for whatever reason became popular a while ago so people with long established websites won't convert regardless it's just not worth it.



What puzzles me is how such a long established script is still having problems, I kinda like phpLD for what it is but think you should never have as many problems as they do, waiting for fixes, paying for mods, paying for support certainly is a no brainer! If there are scripts like phpLynx (http://www.cantufind.com/forum) and others probably even better out there that don't have any of the problems that phpLD have, which one is the no-brainer? There's only so long you can rely on a template base as a reason to get a script, and other scripts will catch up at a rate of knots I suspect.

Joomla is a coders paradise, absolutely love it, but for people who want an easy life and maybe don't have the skillset to work on code then a script that offer more for less is the one to go for any day.

It is only my 2 cents worth and as already told to the OP, we all have our bias, this question has been asked a zillion times but ultimately it will always be down to the individual on why what and how he spends his money.

[dotresolve]

I use a script calld Astanda Directory Project (http://www.astanda.com/adp/). It is not as advanced as phpLD or the others on the market, but it is nice enough. It also has a "built-in" search engine, where after you add a website you can crawl their site and it will be input into your database, which can be searched from the UI on the site.

Check it out.

[YMC]

It also has a "built-in" search engine, where after you add a website you can crawl their site and it will be input into your database, which can be searched from the UI on the site.


That is the feature I've been longing for as the next best thing. Think about it, a directory where all of the included sites are spidered and searchable - now we are beginning to look at a possibility of some of the bigger directories giving the Big 3 search engines something to worry about.

I had thought about doing this using Google's custom search tool, but I'd like more control than it offers and would prefer not to have them know what people on my site are looking for. ;)

[kiviniar]

If you like to keep it simple, try http://www.indexscript.com/download.php

Demo : http://www.spillbean.com/

[pipes]

If you like to keep it simple, try http://www.indexscript.com/download.php

Demo : http://www.spillbean.com/

I do like Indexscript too, have it on 3 of my directories.

[kiviniar]

I do like Indexscript too, have it on 3 of my directories.

Then you have all my love, you can submit your IndexScript directories here for free http://www.spillbean.com/180/IndexScript_Directories/ , just skip the payment :)

[pipes]

Then you have all my love, you can submit your IndexScript directories here for free http://www.spillbean.com/180/IndexScript_Directories/ , just skip the payment :)

Wow, kiviniar thank you, i appreciate that, please submit your own to my 2 general directories as "Featured" and ignore payment.

thanks
pipes:)

Edit: Submitted to yours, thanks

[The Pheonix]

I hear you with Joomla. It's free for a reason lol.

Regarding PHPLD - Yeah it's got tones of errors in it. Thats why the DIR is just part of my website. It's a resource like everything else.

Sierously though what I don't get is how you can tout a product so hard when you don't even use it. Man get a dir up and than start talking all the time. Until than it's just pointless. I've HYPED THE HELL outof something before only to get it and be like wow. This ISN'T the end all be all.

Problems or no problems unless you are a super coder it's always best to go with the most accepted product as you'll get the most support for it. Also PHPLD for whatever reason became popular a while ago so people with long established websites won't convert regardless it's just not worth it.

I do use it Dubz just not letting on what it contains or even letting the engines get at it yet. I plan on starting with content and not building on the fly, as I see too many with no links and that dont do you favours.

I don't think anyone cares if phpLD users convert or not, I don't thats for sure, its up to each and his own. :)

[Dubz]

I do use it Dubz just not letting on what it contains or even letting the engines get at it yet. I plan on starting with content and not building on the fly, as I see too many with no links and that dont do you favours.

I don't think anyone cares if phpLD users convert or not, I don't thats for sure, its up to each and his own. :)

You apparently do as you are constantly promoting your script and making threads where you can talk about how wonderful phpLynx is. Either way you've done alot of talking. I'm looking forward to one day maybe seeing something you've done. I will make sure I'm sitting when I do so I don't fall over with amazement.:cool:

[upper]

phpld for me :)

[The Pheonix]

You apparently do as you are constantly promoting your script and making threads where you can talk about how wonderful phpLynx is. Either way you've done alot of talking. I'm looking forward to one day maybe seeing something you've done. I will make sure I'm sitting when I do so I don't fall over with amazement.:cool:

I know I know, just like others do with other scripts. :) I don't have a problem with people promoting other scripts you shouldnt with me. As for sitting down, nah, the project I have is good, not that good though...YET :p

[kiviniar]

Wow, kiviniar thank you, i appreciate that, please submit your own to my 2 general directories as "Featured" and ignore payment.

thanks
pipes:)

Edit: Submitted to yours, thanks


Accepted yours, will add my directory blog...

Thanks a ton for the free links

added: The blog is already there, thanks

[pipes]

Accepted yours, will add my directory blog...

Thanks a ton for the free links

added: The blog is already there, thanks

Thanks for the approvals kiviniar, i have upgraded your blog listing in each to a Featured Listing.

pipes :)

[WTM]

Just a note about "a web directory which would be search engine friendly"...

Many of eSyndicat (http://esyndicat.com/) based sites have been indexed and got nice page ranks within 2 month of the existence...

[The Pheonix]

Just a note about "a web directory which would be search engine friendly"...

Many of eSyndicat (http://esyndicat.com/) based sites have been indexed and got nice page ranks within 2 month of the existence...

I think they all do WTM, its pretty much a formality these days, problem with this PR speed is it more often than not indexes totally blank categories, but hey who cares as long as it gets you indexed. :)

[dojo]

I use phpLD and consider it to be OK. i don't belive in "the best" scripts. I believe in the ability of an admin to make ANY scrip look and work the best :)

[YMC]

I agree, calling any script the "best" is something like saying a particular vehicle is the "best" - the best for what?

We are constantly seeing folks ask what script is the "best" - they all have their good points and not so good points. The trick is matching the requirements of your site with the scripts available and getting as much of the good and as little of the bad as possible.

Everyone here has their favorites and their less favorites. IMHO, it takes having worked with several of them to be able to offer a truly valid opinion of their abilities. "Best" by definition means comparison and people who respond to these threads with knowledge of only one script simply lack the experience to make that comparison.

I have one site that is almost a year old and another one nearing launch - each uses a different script.

I've only used 2 of the scripts so far (there's more ideas in the works), eSyndiCat (paid version) and phpLynx (free version) and they are quite different in their approach to what I see as the big 3 - security, support, and adaptability.

It's hard to compare a free version vs a paid and a live site vs one in development - but, one site was hacked and the support forum is full of people having problems and there are even several "I hate this script" and "I want a refund" threads. The other support forum is somewhat quiet as people are not having as many problems getting their sites up and running. To me, that alone makes phpLynx worth a look.

As to SEO friendly - any script that ignores that doesn't have much chance of succeeding and like with any type site, the content or lack thereof will always be the dominent force with SEO.

[The Pheonix]

I agree, calling any script the "best" is something like saying a particular vehicle is the "best" - the best for what?.

Maybe we should rephrase, but its easier to ask which one is the best as to asking which one is best for a particular task, less finger pressups. :) If someone were to ask me which one were the best I never give answers unless I can back them up though. :p

I kinda think a lot of the times people come and ask 'whats the best script' already knowing where the question is going to lead though, but you do get a teeny bit cynical after a while. :rolleyes: