I want to build a directory, where can I find resources? i.e. templates, directory tress (so I can have a rough category tree) OR do most just develop these themselves?
wsnlinks.com has a great script. Look at all the directories and come up with your own category tree.
I think you copied some things from PLD I found that looking in your stylesheet, and seeing similar classes. Not quite the most usual names I like it anyway
Look at www.cplinks.com and www.cplinks.com/cpdynalinks/index.html If you need any category structures to start with for any of these 2, pm me.
did you buy the full version or use the free version? What do you think. I like the script it looks like its pretty powerful. BUt I want to know if I can get away with using the free version, and if the free version will support adsense code.
You should think which category you want to build for your directory. Then you should think which name will use for it. I suggest niche directory is better than general directory. There are many goods general directory out there that meant high-competitive for you to climb up a wall. (not a mountain )