Need someone with experience in directory set up

Hi directory webmasters,

I'd like to create one directory, but I don't have any experience with this and unfortunately I don't have time to learn. I'd like to hire a reputable member of this forum with experience in directory creation/management to help me complete basic steps, i.e. script set up, skin design and initial promotion (submission to directory sites).

Please PM.

Thanks

 

I would have helped you out for the same. But I shall be out of station soon for a week. PM me laters if you don't find anyone doing it the right way for you. I shall help you out.

 

Thanks, I'll keep you in mind

 

Setting a directory is very easy, this article might help you.

Installing PHPLD

Thanks Brian

 

You might want to consider calling over to the phpLynx forum and asking there, I know you'll get a free script install and support, but as for a custom design you'd need to discuss that with other members. All I can offer you is the advice not to fall into the trap of creating a directory that would clash with the thousands already out there.

Good luck.

 

i can help you to build up a phpld/phplb quality web directory within one week with unique design and all necessary mods,
pm me for details if you are interesting.

 

Just check "http://v2.borolook.com", my new V2 directory to giveaway on my site. Now I am coding the admin page. The entire directory (visitor side) is completed. I am using Access database on this directory. You don't need buy any MySql or other external database.

This directory has adsense inbuilt. Just replace the adsense pub-id and all the revenue earning will be your. Wait just two more days to finish it. One is already available for download on site. See at "http://borolook.com/tools.asp". But I don't recommend using that one because that was my first directory for giveaway so the designed is not satisfactory. Now this V2 is better than that.

If you like V2 full directory website, just PM me. I'll PM you download link. You can although download it from my site once it completed.

If you like give any suggestion, please PM me.

Thanks

 

You just need to add the categories now.

Glad you’re sorted.

Thanks Brian

 

Hope he used your tutorial Brian. You did a great job on it

 

Then you already are wasting your time and energy even thinking about this.

So many underestimate what's truly involved here, the hours spent just getting one filled will take you by surprise, it will take you years to fill it to such a stage where it becomes useful, and you will need at least 20'000 listings before you even begin promoting it.

1. the idea/theme must be unique

2. 1000's of hours will be spent on this

3. Chances are you won't make what you think is possible

4. You will so underestimate the costs involved in this

5. Domain expertise is a must - even more so for a 'directory model' business

6. You will follow all kinds of bad advice, make too many mistakes and won't recover

7. Directory model is too easy to duplicate

8. Selecting the wrong companies, help and agencies is too easy to do, and can eat up budgets. No operating cash, and you're finished.


But if you do manage to get it right, then you will really make it big.

Unfortunately, this is not easy to just do. Good luck and have fun

 

I perfectly know what I am doing.
I wanted to save my time from for example implementing a custom mod with SEO-friendly permalinks. Or thumbnails. Fortunately, it seems that the script I have already has these features. It was not difficult to install. I did it myself. Happy now?

 

Ahhh, now I understand, except you didn't mention the help needed was of a technical nature.

Also the question isn't about whether I'm happy about what you do, it's whether you will be a major success with this project. Time will tell.

 

A little contradictory from your original post r3born.

glad you put your knowledge to good use though.

 

Thanks Rob, It’s nice to do something useful for a change.

Thanks Brian

 

Thanks for the heads up.

I have added it now.

Thanks Brian

 

Hi,

Can you give me an example of a successful directory that you have put together? Thanks.

Rich

 

U can easily setup a directory if u have the script by only reading the readme file. It will not take that much time while u r trying to get some1

Thanks