I'm starting this thread based on a conversation me and my girl was having the other night. Her question was "Do you ever feel intimadated when a directory owner starts a new directory, mainly when that owner has the skills to push it to the top?" At first I laughed because I thought it was a silly question, but after thinking about it for a second my answer was simple: "Why would I feel like that, I want this these guys to keep pushing out quality directories, there is no need for me feel any kind of spite or jealousy whatsoever, if that owner brings something good to the table then we all benifit from it. So why should I hate on someone because he has launched a damn good directory. I think what owners need to understand is that we are not car salesmen, we do not need to try and out do each other because we all provide something that every website owner needs and that is links. If owners think that their directories are the only ones on the planet and that only their directory will make sales, or that by not supporting other owners directories it will fail, then that is sad. I am here to help support those who are trying to do things the right way so I see no need to feel intimadtated by what other owners are doing. If anything I will give my full support instead of just ignoring them." What are your thoughts about this?
I am all for supporting them. I usually always submit at least one link whenever I come accross a good new directory if I have respect for the owner. Don't care if it's PR0.
Very god attitude indeed. Infact -- I think every biggy has same kind of ATTITUDE like you. From my experience -- I can feel that --the big boys always encourage promising directory owners by buying sponsorship, links etc. I have never found any biggy agitated because of some one giving them a run-for their money. The internet is exploding --and everyday, thousands of websites are being put online. They need huge amount of quality backlinks. IMHO-- there is room for any number of quality web directories and it will remain the same in the future too.:cool
Awesome post was my first thought, rep given. Your question applies to more than just directories it applies to new scripts, submission tools, mods and so on, they are all brought out to improve the directory scene and if it wasn't for the gang culture that often arises out of jealousy or the feeling of threat the directory world would be a whole lot better off than it is at the moment. Don't hate them, respect them, hate has a nasty way of coming back and biting you when you least expect it. Great post banless.
banless, I would be great if your thoughts were actually reality, it really would! I personally feel that everyone who enters this market can potentially bring something new to the table and it excites me to see the new directories that are popping up and the new ideas that are being produced. Obviously putting aside those who just replicate to try and earn a quick buck. But... in reality, and all too often in this forum it is a case of the "them vs us" mentality.... I am not going to go into details or point fingers because we all know it exists and I don't want to ruin your thread. I agree that there is no reason to be intimidated, hell if someone launches a great directory we all benefit in one way or another, either through their vision and ideas, participation, etc, etc.... at the very least a decent backlink from them
Skill for the trader with limited resources means going out totally and supporting other directories if you cannot support and assist others, what chance of you got in assisting yourself Zero Chance skill has zero to do with deep pockets
I know Banless practice's what he preach's and I for one love to see people making a success of there directorys, it provides me with ideas and encouragement that there is a great future in the industry.
LOL, I didn't even know about it. Today I supported britishguy's new directory http://www.indexweblinks.com/ with $12 bid. Same goes to you I just love that 3rd spot BTW, will submit a few more sites in 15 min. Thanks
I was not talking about support in the fashion of buying links from the directories, but motivational support, don't get me wrong it is always good to have people buy your links otherwise you will get no where.
We are all webmasters, although some of you guys are more senior than us, it is a great example to set and can only bring benefit to the whole internet development as a whole. I always feel that the internet is akin to the wild-wild west at this point and anyone setting the right example from the very beginning can have a huge positive impact on where the internet is going to be in the future.
I do not agree with you If a person has required skills he can achieve anything E.g me I did n't even have a single buck in my pocket when I first started my website www.freewebspace.co.nr Now I am earning more than $XXX per month here (excluding vps and hosting charges and promotion charges) But due to lack of time ,I earned less than $xxxx( Due to my engineering studies) So It is not about having deep pockets ,its about skills and how you manage your earnings and reinvest it!
I am not sure what you mean by motivational support? I would rather have someone buy a link than just telling me "good job"
Of course we all want sales, my point is that even if you do not buy a link from the directory a "good job, or, job well done" can go along way and by doing so other people will see that and they themself might be the one to buy the links. Therefore it work both ways.
I like to surround myself around uniqueness and success and therefore I like to see successful directories. So when new conceptual directory oriented projects are launched, I wish only the best. When I see mocks ups and copycats of what already is existing, that is when I look down on a directory. Nobody innovates anymore, they just play scavenger these days. sad sad sad.
Interesting thread Banless I agree with you there as there is no need for any of us to be jealous with one's success. We all are going to get benefit from one way or the other. If someone is doing a sincere work here, we should & we must encourage him/her than going the other way around. Well, I think both ways of supporting are good. If you buy links from a new directory, you don't just get a link bank, but that also shows your confidence and the directory owner will see it as "welcome" and will try to work even more. If you just say "Good Luck" or similar words, that is also a great way of encouraging new comers. Coz it adds to their confidence. (But how many times we actually mean "good luck" when we say so??) Well. I am a "new comer" myself and that's how I feel. It may be different for others.
I think in an open market we can all benefit from each other whatever our financial or technical resources are. I've had some support from leading directories submitting to my sites, which I've been able to use to pay to strengthen and improve my sites. I can also learn a lot from looking at how successful directories market and run their sites, and the invaluable support freely given on these forums. The word 'intimidation' has never entered my head regarding the directory industry.
I never feel intimidated mainly because I have more ideas than I am able to implement now. I look at the directories and laugh most of the time.
I think one can feel intimidated if he thinks of possible loss of income. But that's rather a negative point of view, IMO. Many directories don't always mean meany competitors or "enemies". Often, those directories are helping YOUR directories push in the G SERP or gain PR. So, I would like to see from a positive perspective, helping each other rather than getting rid of competitors. Competitors are good. They help you be alart to make your business more unique and original. ~ Btw, I'm going to give away offer from my PR4 dir soon