HTML or database directory?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Tuning, Dec 13, 2004.

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    I 'm curious to know which kind of directory is more SE friendly?

    Is manual directory creation with basic HTML more suited than database driven php directories ?

    TIA. ;)
     
    Tuning, Dec 13, 2004 IP
  2. SEO Jeff

    SEO Jeff Active Member

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    Well a database driven directory can be as Spider Friendly as HTML Directories using what's called Mod-Rewrite or ASP.NET URL Rewrite for you Windows Users.

    I'd go database driven - No manual page updates, saves time, etc.
     
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  3. Tuning

    Tuning Well-Known Member

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    Thanks SEO Jeff. Also could you suggest some freely avaialble database driven directory scripts ?
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    I'd always go for database, so much easier to maintain. So many more things you can do.

    wsnlinks are good, saw a good one linked to the Mambo CMS the other day but they charge a token payment, nothing compared to the $ to build your own.

    I use a very old version of wsnlinks, from when it was free, and their work is good.

    Sarah
     
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    expat Stranger from a far land

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    databasedriven as it allows growth ... look on hotscripts.com for some free ones .... most require some work to be "se friendly"
    M
     
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