He, he, I almost forgot! There is POP-UP on submit page and once again info about charge and refund. Definetely must do something blinking, flying and talking Should I call Bruce W. or better Arnold S. for hiring his voice? What do you think?
That is a possibility.... They might even forget that they came to the page for submission and not to stare at J.L pic
Glad to see some other doing what I have also been doing with my Web Directory. I also implemented the policy - with 50% refund if site declined and 50% as review fee Since than I never had a submission on that directory ( it used to pull in quite few before). But I am not bothered at all- and I'll continue implementing the policy on that directory. The policy is mentioned on the submission page with very big fonts.
That makes me worry and wonder though jhnrang, its maybe not a solution if it causes a further problem. Its your directory, i respect that your calling the shots, but it can become a case of cutting your nose off to spite your face.
It does take some time to review a web site, and if you plan on managing a quality web directorie you should normally charge for a review fee, as time costs money. Meti
The thing is if a submitter decides to tell their pals that you keep a little bit of their money regardless, it may mean you end up with a lot more free time in the future.
Thought enforcing comment there pipes worthy of additional study I understand fully where you are coming from and Moreover you maybe right
It does take time to review a website that you will accept (editing description/title/deeplinks, checking the service, contact info,...). The site you will reject it won't take you more than a couple minutes
Hi Pete, i mean i totally appreciate it from the directory owners view, being one myself, but as i know you understand, its worth seeing it from the user/submitters viewpoint. mhamdi, a valid point there regarding less time for rejection.
If I understand your post, you are saying that you only look at the basics of a web site? What about the speed of a web site, content, design etc? There are many aspects that you judge as a editor, it's not a click away. If you are going to reject a web site, you don't reject it right away you go through the listing just like any other. It does take some time, depends on how you valuate your time. Meti
Then you must go to PayPal, make refund, write the reason... This is more than just reject. This is also something that should learn some submitters they shouldn't submit each and every spammy site expecting approval only because they paid. This should learn some not every directory is one big TRASH. This is something many leading BIG directories do from ages (Yahoo, BTW, etc) Some of our directories looks much better that mentioned above, giving much more - why shouldn't it play same game? If you're not thinking of making quick money - have longer perspective - this is right way to go with your directory I think. But of course this is always someone's decision what to make with your own directory. Whatever - reading and watching is a skill I definetely require from submitter. Thanks.