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Are Bidding Directories really Directories ?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by steve@freshpage.net, Sep 15, 2007.

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    Are Bidding Directories really Directories, or are they advertising platforms like Adwords, where you bid for position on a page ?.
     
    steve@freshpage.net, Sep 15, 2007 IP
  2. aditya_sfs

    aditya_sfs Peon

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    My friend they are like web directories only where your links are arranged according to the amount you pay. The higher you pay the higher your link will be placed. Thats it .

    You can see bidding directory is like www.bigweblinks.com

    So if you pay more than 3035$ , you can be listed on the top of the list.

    Thats the concept there.
     
    aditya_sfs, Sep 15, 2007 IP
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  3. Ibn Juferi

    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    Is there any reason to indicate otherwise? As far as I am concerned, they are directories (or at least, the categories-based ones are). The alphabetical-only ones are subject to debate.
     
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    I guess it also depends on what your definition of a directory is?
    If it is a place that categories and lists websites AND delivers traffic then most definately.

    If it is a place you have your website listed to increase PR, then can you really call ANY "directory" a directory?

    I think this is something that often gets overlooked when people start arguing over Paid v. Bidding directories..

    Just my thoughts, :)

    Lance
     
    LanceT22, Sep 15, 2007 IP
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #5
    a bid directory is the same as a normal paid directory, it just allows advertisers to gain kore exposure. people see them as inferior as they their current state is very poor - few listings, little content, bad theme, accepting any sites, many run on dropped domains, lack of sub categories.

    I aim to change this on my directory, and blog about many things to help others improve.
     
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    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    Why does this sound familiar when it comes to the conventional-type directories? LOL :D

    Seriously however, I cannot understand the negativity with bidding directories. If they want to complain about all those factors above, I think you just have to look in the "Solicitations & Announcements" section to see the huge number of general directories which have all these as well, not just bidding directories.
     
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    It is something which offers no value to a surfer so yes they are exactly the same as any other web directory.
     
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    Old Welsh Guy Notable Member

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    a link bid directory generally is no different to buying a link on a certain page.
     
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    popotalk Notable Member

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    If anyone wants to look for me or any questions I will be in my New Office. :D
     
    popotalk, Sep 15, 2007 IP