What is the benefit in creating a directory?

[Devilfish]

I've spend the morning reading some of the threads in this section and submitted my sites to a few.

What is the benefit in creating a list directory? I mean, to the owner.

We see loads and loads popping up all over the place. Yes everyone wants backlinks to their site, that's why they submit to the directory.

But what does the owner gain out of the site?

Thanks. :)

[pipes]

Your best bet is to ask yourself, it depends what you expect, aparts from backlinks, what else do you think is the benefit?

[CanadianEh]

I just know that creating a list is relatively easy. Keep the list up-to-date is really difficult.:(

[hecto]

Well if you manage to get your directory to really Premium and high standard directory then you will see the benefits, you will make some good money, but it is hard to achive,

[falguni1]

I want to know how does the directory owner benefit from the directory.

[hecto]

I want to know how does the directory owner benefit from the directory.


The owner makes some money out of the directory, thats the whole point behind it usually, and thats one of the main benefits.

[calum]

I set up my directories to earn money, no other reasons.

[mixke]

But what does the owner gain out of the site?

He can use it for his own sites and can also make money by selling advertisements, links or reviews. But, it has to be a quality directory.

[SEOBusiness]

You can put some google adsense on your directory.

[YMC]

Ask yourself why people create any type of website and you'll find your answer.

[JamieG]

I hate these 'Politicians answers' where they answer a question with a question, it usually means they haven't got a clue why they're doing what they are doing so they can't possibly answer. Not saying the posters above are like that, its just a general view I have on that type of response.

Why do people create directory list?


Out of sheer boredom
Companionship it can bring with people on forums like this.
Possible wealth
Satisfaction of having something they can call their own.


That's just four, I'm sure there are lots more but at least I thought I'd start with those.

[mikey1090]

A source of money is the reasoning behind running most free directories.

[pipes]

Im a failed librarian, im banned from all the libraries in the UK for being too loud, so running directories is the next best thing for me. :D

[cool_78]

Money is what motivates me to start directories. But you can't earn big with adsense on directories, conversion rates are terrible.

[mikey1090]

Money is what motivates me to start directories. But you can't earn big with adsense on directories, conversion rates are terrible.

Not all directories will do bad. Niche directories with normal web surfers will do fine.

[sydneyaus]

Selling featured directory listings and displaying ads is what makes you money.

[spyrit]

well i think there are way too many directories around, everyone is making one ...so if you really really really really want to do a good job you could try it, if not do something else :)

[hyper]

But what does the owner gain out of the site?

It is like asking...what does the owner gain out of his little business... ? Of course...coat button yeah ? :mad:


I've spend the morning reading some of the threads in this section and submitted my sites to a few.

Yeah, but for some directories you need to pay also to get listed. Not just to submit & skip the payment like you did yesterday on one of mine.

Because of those like we are using the ban option very often, developed mods for anti-spam, and so on. Try to be more serious and open your eyes dude.

[JamieG]

well i think there are way too many directories around, everyone is making one ...so if you really really really really want to do a good job you could try it, if not do something else :)What you need to look at though spyrit is that just as soon as a new directory is opened, one is closed, we just don't always here about that.

[w3bmaster]

A source of money (not to much)
Starting (being a webmaster)
As a hobby or for fun (me)

[The Club Crawler]

1.money.
2.Will go with pipes on the failed librarian...hahaha
3.I want to make a directory of quality sites to help people sift through all the garbage out there (idealistic fool I know)

[JamieG]

3.I want to make a directory of quality sites to help people sift through all the garbage out there (idealistic fool I know)Nothing wrong with having ideals. ;)

[Devilfish]

Thanks for everyones views.

My websites were created purely for fun and to help others out. I do not profit from any of them.

[hyper]

Thanks for everyones views.

My websites were created purely for fun and to help others out. I do not profit from any of them.

neah...just some affiliate links in the footer, that's all :mad:

[digitalspace]

i want to know also, if we sell links, google will ban the site?

[kenvin]

I enjoy it and I make a little money. It's fun reviewing all the sites that are submitted. Right now I have 2 directories and I have about 1200 sites waiting to be reviewed. It's time consuming but it's also a challenge. Well not much time. If you chose to start a directory, Best wishes. :)