It's like DMOZ on STEROIDS!

Discussion in 'Solicitations & Announcements' started by MasterMoz, Nov 26, 2007.

  1. JamieG

    JamieG Banned

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    #101
    I know what it is, that should have been picked up by a good editor. ;)
     
    JamieG, Mar 20, 2008 IP
  2. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    #102
    I would stay far away from this directory "MasterMOZ"

    I guess I submitting my site and it got approved, but then I started getting spam emails
    when I asked them to stop sending (because there was no opt-out link in the email) I was told the only way to stop getting the emails is to remove my listing.. WTF!!

    I told that loser to remove my site and any other sites I've submitted.. I don't need some bs email bugging me every other day for a submission that gets no traffic...lmao
     
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  3. JamieG

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    #103
    Where does it say that you have to sign up for a mail shot? Did you pay for the listing?
     
    JamieG, Mar 26, 2008 IP
  4. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    #104
    I certianly didn't pay for the spot
    and I don't know where it says they will spam you, but they did


    They couldn't even spell my whole name out..lol

    oh, and!! there are 2 listing in the same section as mine that are dead links, and one or two doesn't even belong there!

    weak sauce IMO
     
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  5. JamieG

    JamieG Banned

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    #105
    Well I won't comment on your argument with them but do agree that they should never spam you and I bet the hosts they are on won't like it..

    One good thing that might have come out of this is I'm looking for a skin for the phpLynx forum that's moving in the coming weeks as we're going open source. Is your services one of designing for vbulletin and how much? p.m me, I'll get back to you later after some zzzzz.
     
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  6. MasterMoz

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    #106
    I would hardly call one email to “members” announcing the end of one of our early beta offers spamming.

    Although the email about having to have an active email might have been a little to short and abrupt, we did follow up with an apology to Brandon and a more detailed email explaining our member review system and how a member must have an active email to know about their listing status.

    We do also mention several times on the site that we may occasionally send out a site announcement or update to members.
     
    MasterMoz, Apr 1, 2008 IP
  7. JamieG

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    #107
    It is if you haven't warned them or asked their permission or failed to provide a 'don't email me any more link. At least I think it is. Your giving links away for free just tell them they go on a mail list. Save this nonsense your getting then.
     
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  8. MasterMoz

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    #108
    Yes, I agree. We do say it in a few places, but most people don't read and just click. So I guess we'll just have to find some places to make it more obvious.

    Thanks!
     
    MasterMoz, Apr 6, 2008 IP
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    #109
    Thanks,

    I've submitted www.queeruk.net

    In in regards to the spam, I expect it. which is why i use a differnt email address just for when submitting to directorys.
     
    mattysheff, Apr 6, 2008 IP
  10. Spider-Man

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    #110
    This is an exemplary solution, which I would strongly advise all directory submitters to undertake. However, the real issue is - you shouldn't have to. I'll be hell bent on the manipulation of web directories using submitters email addresses for spam purposes being one of the reasons directories 'integrity' has been lost among many, if not all, major search engines.
     
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  11. JamieG

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    #111
    I have to agree, and that's coming from someone who promotes the best anti spam directory script on the planet, the problem is that if you accept free submissions you are in essence inviting spam, and most don't need a second invitation. The idea of a second e-mail is something my colleagues employed when they were free and it works a treat to a degree. The only deficit, (and there will always be one) is that some free e-mail accounts or ones with spam assassin etc can cause you to lose some potential custom.
     
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  12. usasportstraining

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    #112
    It doesn't look like it's free to submit anymore. :(
     
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    #113
    That was easy. Submitted my wholesale website to Wholesale Trade. Thank you.
     
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  14. MasterMoz

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    #114
    In the MasterMOZ Directory all members must have an active email. If they don't their listing can go off-line You can see examples here:
    http://mastermoz.com/newlistings.php

    On the left you see listings that either have not been reviewed yet or have been reviewed as positive.

    On the right you will see some of the listings that have been reviewed as needs revision because they did not meet one or more of our guidelines. The submitter is notified by email and has 15 days to correct their listing.

    If they do not correct it will go off-line from the category it is listed in. The detail page will still be active, but their link receives a no follow.

    Thanks.
     
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  15. MasterMoz

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    #115
    Yes you can submit one listing for free.
     
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    #116
    I have Submitted my dir Tradehunt dot net please aprove.
     
    negus90, Apr 14, 2008 IP
  17. JamieG

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    #117
    Thread is dead
     
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  18. MasterMoz

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    #118
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    #119
    Just submitted acornbearings.co.uk.

    Site looks great btw. Good concept.
     
    Major_Disaster, Apr 23, 2008 IP
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  20. MasterMoz

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    #120
    Thanks for listing, and THANKS for the positive feedback!

    MasterMOZ
     
    MasterMoz, May 3, 2008 IP