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Why do so many people start web directories?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by mightymouseindahouse, Jul 22, 2008.

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    Why do so many people start web directories?
     
    mightymouseindahouse, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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    oregonthunder2 Active Member

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    I answer this question in my blog
     
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    Many start directories because it used to be a good way to get links to your other projects.
     
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    snowbird Notable Member

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    I started my directory as a side project to list some of my sites and customer sites. It still is a side project. But in running my directory I have met some really great people from all over the world. In my opinion, it has been and continues to be very rewarding. :)
     
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    it was dream project for me and it get succeded when i start my first directory this month :).
     
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    All too many are looking for a quick and easy buck and fail dismally.
     
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    i think the most reason is to promote their own sites.
    It is too hard to make money out of web directories.
     
    jennypretty, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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    Web directories lost their charm some time ago, only few can actually help you in rankings or traffic for that matter.
     
    shihtzu, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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    All of the above.

    Most start them because their misinformed that it's easy to make money from selling pagerank - something that Google dislikes.


    @ jennypretty

    Yup, and it just isn't fulfilling enough anymore - the money becomes secondary for me now. The buzz soon goes.
     
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    syted Notable Member

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    Most for the wrong reason.

    There's a few who just have a compulsion for editing descriptions and filling categories with topical data, to provide a useful resource for Web browsers.

    Q. Why did I just spend a fruitless hour searching for a site to go in an empty category in a directory I voluntarily edit for?

    A. Because I want to learn directory editing so that I can apply it to my own directory.
     
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Usually for money.

    Many will start a directory as a hobby - to research a given topic and add listings in categories.
     
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    I made $90k from running directories. So I guess people start them to make money and create more VRE for themselves.
     
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    Many do directories for they're own future websites, clients that they are going to promote.
    The biggest mistake they make is that they don't provide enough relevant links(high PR) to the directory and they make general ones.
    The best way to make directories is to go after niche related ones.
     
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    Good point danflo
     
    26global, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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    because directories are extremely easy to maintain,and they do not require you to post constant content everyday
     
    ShamsiOwnz, Jul 22, 2008 IP
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    the directory is easy to set up, easy to exchange links, and easy to take care.
     
    loupe, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    i think for people like us, to submit links in them :D
     
    gauravgrt, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    $$$$$$$$$$$.
     
    Spider-Man, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    Yea I agree. Most of them are launched to earn some bucks. But that is hard work as well.
     
    Matsuri, Jul 23, 2008 IP
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    You can get backlinks (in exchange of directory listing) and/or links from that directory to your own sites.
     
    fdp10, Jul 23, 2008 IP