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Best Directory Script? eSyndiCat PRO or PhpLD 3.0 ?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Maksa, Jul 10, 2006.

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Which one is the best Dir Script?

  1. eSyndiCat PRO

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  2. PhpLD 3.0

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  1. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    #301
    And that, of course, is because you've tried them all? :rolleyes:
     
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  2. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #302
    Exactly my point. Only people like you can compare the scripts as you've used them each for a good amount of time.
     
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    #303
    This thread has gone all over the place. Nothing personal but it got way too personal.

    Choosing the "Best" directory really depends on what you need from the script. If you want to really do a dedicated search engine style, PPC, site crawling, bells and whistles directory I'd point you to DSx/Hyperseek.

    For quick content building reciprocal directories then PHPLD seems to be the ideal choice simply because of the pricing, features and the ability to purchase unlimited/unbranded versions. Having an integrated article directory is pretty nifty too. I find that paying for access to the support forums is a pretty funky way to bring the base price down... everyone wants support so just charge $10 more and include it. It looks better and feels more honest.

    eSyndicat has a fairly impressive feature set but just as PHPLD does, it falls short on backend submissions and cms controls. The fact that both this and PHPLD both lack crawler/autofill is a let down. The usefulness of a built in crawler can't be overstated. Even free directory scripts such as ADP come with a crawler that will automate field fills, much in the way DSx does. With a generous multiple domain licensing structure this is also a good choice overall.

    Lynx falls in between the DSx and the later two. They now offer both unencoded and coded versions of all flavors. The feature list is extensive and includes the ability to run both links and business style listings (yellow pages), support tickets, deep links and alternate categories and built in forums. The Con is paying for what you get and having no multiple domain license is a bit expensive if you run 4,5, or more directories.

    IMHO, the perfect directory is still waiting to be invented. What one might excel in the others are weak and viceversa. To compare one to another is like asking "Do you prefer an apple you picked off a tree or an apple from Albertsons?", they are both just an apple.

    If someone would write a directory with the DSx admin, crawler and keyword PPC, PHPLD's built in article feature and Lynx support ticket, deep links and multiple cat features and then for laughs throw in phplinkbid's link placement bid feature, we'd have a directory script worth talking about.

    I'd love to find a directory script that had built in subscription levels for access and not just submissions. Has anyone seen an out of the box directory script do that?

    cheers
     
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    #304
    I have used both. My favorite definitely php LD.
     
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    #305
    That's a great answer and I'll happily take onboard some of your ideas and see what the phpLynx developer team say to it. I personally have never looked at DSx before, but as you appear to hold it with relatively high regard - I will take a look at it tonight.

    It wouldn't be right if I didn't throw in this piece of info - I'd like to make a mention of phpLynx multiple domain licensing - this is available at request from Jamie - special pricing is always an option if you go direct with him. Contact him via here.

    You have valid points on all directory scripts mentioned - in particular phpLD - the lack of the feature you mention is quite a big let down with their script. However, I agree - it's perfect for using as a simple system to add links to/reciprocate links. I use it a lot for this purpose and nothing else - as I feel it's not particularly up to the job for anything bigger, maybe a personal opinion, but then again, maybe not.

    Rep added.

    Cheers
     
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    #306
    Did you happen to take a look at the plugins that eSyndiCat has?
    http://www.esyndicat.com/product/plugins.html

    In regards to "domain licensing", eSyndiCat has 5 plans to choose from.
     
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    #307
    eSyndiCat PRO can give you an easy PR 4 but I think PhpLD is better for results in SE. With a little customization is the best.
    "Link Management Assistant" is a big surprise for me too with good rankings.
     
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    #308
    The code used on a website has nothing to do with the PR it will achieve. There are some exceptions, but using esyndicat won't give you PR4 easier than any other script....
     
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    #309
    I was talking about default/most used templates. And PR has to do with menu, linking and content.
    Thats my opinion, you don't have to agree. Plus PR is not helping so much, so, who cares.
     
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    #310
    PR is all about the backlinks and nothing else - it's a very simple system which anyone can play to their liking - providing they don't do anything considered dangerous on their own site. Your PR will not change if you change your site template - no template helps better than any others. Content is also a no-no as you see numerous warez sites with strong PR's, so that rules content out. However - a good internal linking procedure will always help pass on PageRank through your site. Or at least that's the theoretical side of things. Finally, PR is all about the backlinks and outgoing links.
     
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    eSyndiCat for me is the best, iv got the pro one but i dont have any sites to use it on, when i did have a site with it i loved it, so many great features.
     
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    #312
    yea, right...thats why all the guru directories now have the PR 3 or less....because is all about the Backlinks and nothing more.

    "no template helps better than any others" - I just simply laugh on this...
    I stop here this argue anyway; my vote goes for PhPLD...modified, of course...like I said already.
     
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    #313
    The issue of phpLD aside, Spiderman is absolutely correct. Google ranking depends on many factors but PageRank depends solely on the quantity and quality of incoming links... nothing whatsoever to do with software or templates.
     
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    #314
    Mt head is spinning, I got positive rep from a 2 year old post , RESULT or what :D
     
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    damn you double posting impatient fingers :D
     
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    Who can blame you for being excited, OWG? Congratulations! :D
     
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    #317
    Hi, while searching for a directory script I found this thread. So, thought let me too put in some points here.

    I feel that its time to take the directories to the next level. It has to be integrated with business networking.

    This is purely my opinion from just over a decades experience of net surfing.
    Today, we need more of niche directories. The purpose is simple. To provide most relevant information in simplest form. The information (websites) can already be found using google etc. but I would rather pick a pet shop from my local directory or through reference of a friend or where I can find and read about various pet shops available in my area. Remember Google is working actively on local listings.

    So, in short, I think today a directory script has to concentrate more on business networking features rather than simply providing 4 lines of description text, a thumbnail and a link.
     
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    #318
    OpenLD rules! I would take OpenLD over both of these scripts, I guess that's why I use it :)

    Check out thegreatdirectory.org and the-net-directory.com and you can see how the script looks...
     
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    #319
    How does it handle spam submissions?
     
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    #320
    With a captcha image - there's not many images/captcha combinations therefore it certainly isn't difficult to manipulate with a script to spam.

    The user-input validation is also terrible.
     
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