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Niche Directory or General directory?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by shahab6, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. #1
    Im thinking of making a directory, should I make a general directory, or a niche directory that targets jewelry ?
     
    shahab6, Nov 7, 2012 IP
  2. OSSEO

    OSSEO Active Member

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    Niche will be specific for jewelry, General will have more traffic because its for all :)
     
    OSSEO, Nov 8, 2012 IP
  3. YMC

    YMC Well-Known Member

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    It's generally easier to advertise a general directory but it is also a much more competitive marketplace. You'll get more listings simply because there are more categories. It's far more difficult to rank in the search engines for the individual categories and you'll generally get less non-submitting traffic.

    Niche directories are generally a bit easier to monetize. Depending upon the niche, Adsense may be viable as well. (I would think jewelry would be one where it would work.) They get less traffic overall due to the fact they only cover one topic. However, by covering only one topic it is easier to rank in the search engines and get non-submitting traffic.

    I'd suggest you opt for jewelry over general. But, then, I'm a bit biased as I operate two niche directories. :)
     
    YMC, Nov 8, 2012 IP
  4. WallaceYeung

    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    We have enough general web directories all around the web, really.
     
    WallaceYeung, Nov 9, 2012 IP
  5. karinakro

    karinakro Peon

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    I vote for niche directory. General directories are all around, but we really have few good niched directories.
     
    karinakro, Nov 9, 2012 IP
  6. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    My suggestion would be to buy an established directory and build on it. I think anything started from scratch at this point is going to be extremely difficult.
     
    Mia, Nov 9, 2012 IP
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    FPForum Notable Member

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    I would recommend going the niche way..It's will bring in better quality links and general directories can take a long time to setup and create all the categories/sub-categories for.

    People like niche-specific..I say go that route!
     
    FPForum, Nov 9, 2012 IP
  8. krismont

    krismont Peon

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    I prefer Niche Directories as this provides better link value as well as targeted traffic by being specific to a particular business or industry as it is easy to locate.
     
    krismont, Nov 12, 2012 IP
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    silencer Notable Member

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    I would elaborate further on MIA's point because it's a good one.

    Clearly Jewellery or Jewelry is your business (or an area of expertise, or a niche you understand), so it makes sense to build a niche directory around this. If you own a Jewelry website, then the inclusion of the niche directory would probably be your best option as part of that site.

    Failing that it could be wise to take MIA's advice and utilise and existing directory which already has it's own traffic etc.

    Starting a general directory from scratch, unless you have investors and editors, is really just going to be a waste of your time. That model is now defunct for all but the highest end directory owner.
     
    silencer, Nov 12, 2012 IP
  10. meena101

    meena101 Greenhorn

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    Niche directory is the way to go. Niche directories also look less spammy. Most general directories are full of bad quality links and Google doesn't give a crap about them...Not anymore.

    Go for a niche directory and edit the descriptions of the links before approving them. This will be a little time taking but will keep the content on your pages unique. Also promote the directory well.
     
    meena101, Nov 12, 2012 IP
  11. urbaniser

    urbaniser Peon

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    #11
    Make it niche's niche ;)
     
    urbaniser, Nov 14, 2012 IP
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    krismont Peon

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    #12
    If we have a Vote? It's Niche Directory

    Krismont
     
    krismont, Nov 14, 2012 IP
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    Ameripac Peon

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    yes it's niche directory.............
     
    Ameripac, Nov 19, 2012 IP
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    Zora2012 Greenhorn

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    High page rank Directory submission best for long time result.
     
    Zora2012, Nov 19, 2012 IP
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    mouzzam12 Peon

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    Niche Directories list only specific type of Businesses and Websites. They are also known as Vertical Directories. Unlike general directories, Niche Directories provide more link value and targeted traffic by listing websites that are specific to a particular topic or industry.
     
    mouzzam12, Nov 20, 2012 IP
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    suwandichen13 Well-Known Member

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    Better General Directory, Got More Visitor.
     
    suwandichen13, Nov 27, 2012 IP
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    flowers92 Greenhorn

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    General will have much more traffic but both are great ideas
     
    flowers92, Dec 8, 2012 IP
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    sadim hosain Greenhorn

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    #18
    obviously it's niche directory.
     
    sadim hosain, Jan 7, 2013 IP
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    benivolent Peon

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    Niche directory will be the best. You will have targeted visitors.
    General directory will get number of visitors. But they are not targeted visitors.
     
    benivolent, Jan 7, 2013 IP
  20. yogeshkumarmcp

    yogeshkumarmcp Member

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    Niche directory is better options for your jewelry Theme.
     
    yogeshkumarmcp, Jan 9, 2013 IP