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Discussion in 'Directories' started by paidhosting, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #41
    Well the topic was about bidding directories and how they got reported as "paid links"

    I gotta tell ya that bidding directories do offer traffic if your on that front page..:D

    thx
    malcolm
     
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  2. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    #42
    Sir malcom,
    Can you define me exactly what sort of "Traffic " they get ? What does the traffic consists of ? And what is your definition of traffic
     
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  3. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #43
    Clicks and the possibility's of sales...:p
     
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  4. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    #44
    Thank u sir for explaining that ;)
     
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    jetbrains Well-Known Member

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    #45
    Totally agreed, I think we shouldn't worry about it :D
     
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    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    #46
    At First I thought Bidding directories were just a scam,Then only I came to realised about the importance of bidding directories.

    Bidding directories gives you (quality links+traffic).

    Bidding directories can even stand on their own with or without Google as their main aim is to drive quality traffic to the website and provide quality information to the visitors.

    Just see Google adwords,

    We can say it as a scam(Google adwords) as they do not look into quality of the websites or (even title/content of the websites) running adwords campaign they simply look into whether website's ad conforms to some standarads like no url in title etc.,

    But on other hand Bidding directories gives you traffic

    Instead of General Bidding directories ,directory owners can bring out some specific niche bidding directories which will be more useful from visitor's point of view and also traffic.
     
    Freewebspace, Aug 3, 2007 IP
  7. popotalk

    popotalk Notable Member

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    #47
    Your local Matt Cutts on the Hair. :D

    [​IMG]
     
    popotalk, Aug 4, 2007 IP
  8. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #48
    popotalk your a baddddd boy.. :p

    Google said they are going to take the "Report Paid Links" button off your webmasters dashboard
    Something about sending to many emails and boging down thier spam filters :p hehehehehh

    thx
    malcolm
     
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    jhnrang Notable Member

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    #49
    Lol -- very funny --:D
    It reminds me of a cowboy going into LA:p
     
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    romplace Peon

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    #50
    wow I was going to make a bidding directory and now im too scared to.
     
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  11. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #51
    I buy for the traffic ... ;)

    Simple mathamatics.. :D

    Traffic = Potential $$$ (sales)

    If i want PR then ill find the best relevant source that offers me that
    as thiers nothing wrong with being on a high pr page providing its relevent


    thx
    malcolm
     
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  12. alpna

    alpna Active Member

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    #52
    Agree 100%. I do not think anyone has their site on Bigweblinks.com's home page for PR juice.

    -Princy

     
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  13. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #53
    Well... if they are, then they paid an arm and a leg for it :eek:

    I can buy PR7 links for $50 bucks all day long :rolleyes:

    BUT that traffic is Priceless

    Why do you think the adult community said piss on PR will take the traffic instead
    Adult webmasters laugh at PR (as its irrelevant to them) as they make thier money threw clicks

    thx
    malcolm
     
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    olddocks Notable Member

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    #54
    As long as your directory is well maintained with good editorial integrity, you have nothing to worry about.
     
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    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    #55
    You people are dreaming or simply in total denial if any of you truly believe that bidding directories are within Google's guidelines.

    The money well is drying up. Face it.
     
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  16. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #56
    I prefer the denial :eek:

    as i dont get much sleep as it is..
    so it cant be me dreamin :p

    thx
    malcolm
     
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  17. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    #57
    Alright i guess time for me to abort www.mycharitybids.com , even if it was going to be for charity i suppose :( ..
     
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  18. mystikmedia

    mystikmedia Jedi Master

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    #58
    What makes you say this? I have thought about this a lot, and I truly do not see anything wrong with them.

    1) The ones I am talking about are categorized with real categories just like a normal directory.

    2) When I bid on a directory, I am not doing so for PR, and I suspect most other people aren't either since the majority of them do not even have PR (especially on the internal pages) at this point. I believe most people bid for traffic and recognition. It has already been discussed in numerous threads that the top bidding directories sent considerably real traffic that is valuable.

    3) As I mentioned earlier, the only difference between a bidding directory and any other directory is the way it is sorted. If someone does not care about their position, they can bid the minimum amount, and then forget about it.

    4) As with any other directory, listings should be properly reviewed and the directory should have editorial integrity. This is one area where some of them need to be careful --- the ones that accept listings automatically. However, those can still be reviewed, and all bid directories should not be generalized (stereotyped) since not all are like this. Some of us manage the directories very carefully, just like any other.

    Minstrel, I surely don't seek an argument with you. I am just providing information as I see it and hope that you will consider and understand my (and probably other's) point of view. Now... With all that being said, I am not saying that some of them are not bad, just as any other directory or site type. However, I don't think you can group them all together and judge them the same.
     
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    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    #59
    If i say Jump off the nearest bridge...would ya? :eek:

    Hes just giving his opinion whether (which hes entitled)
    and if it comes true then ill say i heard it first from minstral
    but i wouldnt have it deter me from what my plans are without
    even the slightest bit of proof...

    Ps i like the charity thing as it may help those whom need help

    thx
    malcolm
     
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  20. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    #60
    But than again, if google bans domain , who would care ? Google wont care if its non-profit based site or not.
     
    paidhosting, Aug 4, 2007 IP