Many categories or few categories?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Providence, Nov 29, 2006.

  1. #1
    For me, its a matter of preference. But I just want to make sure I don't miss anything.

    I see some sites with around 24 or more main categories and some sites with only about 14 or even lower main categories.
     
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  2. britishguy

    britishguy Prominent Member

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    I agree it is a matter of preference to build the categories around the focus and reach market of your target audience
     
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    It is better to start with a small number of categories and gradually build up. Especially when your website is new, choose a tight niche and go from there.
     
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    I don't have any experience with structuring categories for a directory but from my experience with structuring content sites, I know that it is a bit of a nightmare if you have to change the structure later, so maybe it is better to start with top-level categories that are broad enough amd will stay the same forever, like Health, Technology, etc. and then gradually build subcategories, if you need to make the structure that diverse.
     
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    I agree with britishguy on this, its all a matter of what you want
     
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