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First name or fullname on directory submission?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by ichigo, Nov 17, 2006.

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    What do you use? your real name, first name or pen name in directory submission? For directory owners, if i use webmaster as my name, are you hesitant in approving my links? Sometimes, I just dont feel like using my full name.
     
    ichigo, Nov 17, 2006 IP
  2. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    I use: Rob C
     
    an0n, Nov 17, 2006 IP
  3. Bernard

    Bernard Well-Known Member

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    Unless the directory specifically requires a full name, I just use Bernard.
     
    Bernard, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    I guess it doesn't really make any difference. I use only my first name.

    It will be interesting to know what the directory owners say in this regard.
     
    louis2, Nov 17, 2006 IP
  5. irka

    irka Well-Known Member

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    It does makes difference, now i require submitters to put their full name. But... the more i think about it, the more i think it's wrong, cause there are so many seo submissions services out there, i'm not even sure that the guy who submitted a site is its owner.

    What i don't like is fancy-freaking-nomeaning-nicknames. They would never submit to yahoo or DMOZ using such names if they had the opportunity !!!
     
    irka, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    forumrating Notable Member

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    i use my pet name anky.
    that is it.
     
    forumrating, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    I use either my first name, or my dp name.
     
    banless, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    I use and only ask for First Name only when someone submits to my directory, Linkspub.

    I figured that people could be hesitant in giving their full names, so I made it where it asks for your first name only.

    Plus its 1 word less to type.
     
    adnan, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    if the site asks me for my fullname, I fill it. otherwise I use my dp name.
     
    opdir, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    I don't think the directory owner will check what name you submit. al l they care about the site you submit
     
    skynet102, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    I use my real first name.
     
    pipes, Nov 18, 2006 IP
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    I use Pete

    But I have a bunch of guys that submit also and they use other names
     
    britishguy, Nov 18, 2006 IP
  13. saadahmed007

    saadahmed007 Admínistratör

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    I use my full name..:).I also instruct submitters to use my name while submitting my site..:)
    Saad
     
    saadahmed007, Nov 18, 2006 IP
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    I used Exinrex. That's my nickname in the internet.
     
    exinrex, Nov 18, 2006 IP
  15. Bernard

    Bernard Well-Known Member

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    Irka, why is it important to you to have the site owner's full name?
     
    Bernard, Nov 18, 2006 IP
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    #16
    I use fake name/address/telephone number if required...

    There is really no need to require the above information, if i supply my address are you going to send me a xmas card?

    What does my name mean to a directory owner, why should they be bothered?

    What do you want my telephone number for, are you going to ring me about my submission?
     
    Toopac, Nov 18, 2006 IP
  17. Bernard

    Bernard Well-Known Member

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    Well, a name or nickname is nice to have just to address email notifications when processing submissions, but beyond that, I really don't see any need for personal information from a directory (with the exception of those processing credit cards on their own merchant account - then there is an obvious need).
     
    Bernard, Nov 18, 2006 IP
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    I use my Full Name i whant people to know that is my site :))
     
    w3bmaster, Nov 18, 2006 IP
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    I prefer to use the domain name in place of my own. Some of the sites I promote are not mine and may belong to a corporation or other entity besides an individual who may not remain at the company.
     
    CReed, Nov 18, 2006 IP