Well Vtech i usually just remove the main directory code out of the main.tpl file and copy header code from header.tpl and footer.tpl file and make a static blank page and accordingly than fill that blank file with content, better than creating a page using phpld method as it does not have any smarty restrictions no more . Can use php java or whatever script i like on that page .
I don't think you need to tell your whole life story, but the about us page is a good way to give visitors a more detailed description of what your site is about. I pretty much keep it simple About Index-it.net
I try to get a few things in my "about us" page which relates to my rankings in SE's, alexa, about our guidelines and terms of conditions. Also i specified about the promotions i made. About Noble Directory
I agree but it does add a homely feeling to the site, i did not tell about my life story , like when i was born did i wear diapers or not, how long it too me to get potty trained, my first arm break, my first accident, near death experiences now did i ? Its simple brief current events and stuff you are upto, does not make about us page look bad, i should have used about me page as the title instead of about us , but than again its about my site and me so techincally its correct to say that its about us page
VCTech, adding an about (or other page) can be easily done. See: http://www.phplinkdirectory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2892 We have an about page at http://www.indiecoffeehouse.com/about.php I think it personalizes the site and helps folks understand what we are all about (we're a niche directory with an unusual focus). cheers ~ Denise