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Are people still starting premium directories?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by PoliticalTraveler, Dec 22, 2011.

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    Are people still starting premium directories or is mostly the older ones are enough for the market?
     
    PoliticalTraveler, Dec 22, 2011 IP
  2. dvduval

    dvduval Notable Member

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    In my experience more often now people are doing custom but premium type directories. They are often in a niche, or in some way offer something special. And then of course there are those who buy pagerank. So there is still a market but it is more developed now.
     
    dvduval, Dec 22, 2011 IP
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    stoner3221 Notable Member

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    You can't just start a premium directory, they require years to develop and a great deal of money.
     
    stoner3221, Dec 22, 2011 IP
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    syted Notable Member

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    The only 'premium' directory I've seen started in the last 7 years is dirjournal which established itself very quickly, but a great deal of money and knowledge is needed for a venture like that.
     
    syted, Dec 22, 2011 IP
  5. PoliticalTraveler

    PoliticalTraveler Peon

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    Oh, i agree 100%. I was in dir market before and sold the few ones (decent ones) that I had. I didn't know if its worth getting back into it or not. I wouldn't expect anything less than low $$$$ to start a reasonable directory now but its the questions of how long will it take to get a return on investment.
     
    PoliticalTraveler, Dec 22, 2011 IP
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    There are so many older ones with established niche markets that I think it might be difficult. I always see the bright side as well. There may be unexplored niche markets for directories or ones that are poorly done. If you have time to build one up then you many have a good idea.
     
    JPC-Sabrina, Dec 22, 2011 IP
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    samdar Well-Known Member

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    As long as the market is available for directory submission people will keep starting directories. Few would be just another directory, many would be craps and very few stand test of time and top list as a good premium directory over a period of time.
     
    samdar, Dec 23, 2011 IP
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    NikkiBlue Well-Known Member

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    Where is most of the money spent ? On promoting the directory or maintaining it ?
     
    NikkiBlue, Dec 28, 2011 IP