Am wondering if there is a decent market for an adult directory? Just built one up for the fun of it, and now how to market? Are there enough people on DP with adult sites that would want to advertise on my adult directory? PM me if you have adult sites and want the link to my adult directory. Beware...this is an adult directory!!!!
Sure it will fly, but you will have your work cut out trying to prevent it becoming a hard core site. I think the 'cut n paste' that you will have to do will be very time consuming
hi guys I have been thinking about a adult directory as well and trying to find from others on adult forums but so far I haven found much, and guys there suggested that they were a big hit 4-5 yrs back and I am late. But having searched on internet there are successful directories like naughty.com and interestingly I have a domain name '' naughtyme.com '' which I am thinking of developing into directory if I dont get the right price. I hope we can get some more info from people who have some experience
I wish more people would create adult directories, or allow adult sites, (not porn) in their directories. It's difficult to build backlinks for an adult site, so anything that comes along I am interested. I look for free links, but will pay if the directory is established and has built up some backlinks. I'm more likely to pay for an adult link than mainstream, mainly because the opportunities come along less often. The problem with some of the adult directories currently out there, is that many don't even offer a direct link. They also often require a reciprocal link, rather than being free or paid. I would rather pay than reciprocate if the directory is good. You can promote and build the odd backlink by visiting a few adult forums. Netpond is a great community, and there are many others. There is great potential for someone who can create a directory with direct links, and free and paid options. Join up to affiliate programs and get those affiliate links spidered. I once had my affiliate link on the first page of google, (had just one back link to it), and I was making $35 a day on average. If you think you can promote it, go for it!
Have to agree with all said here about adult directories. Mine is built on phpld free version, so the links are direct to your site. And to build it up, it is free to submit your adult links. No need to reciprocate unless you want to. And featured ads are pretty cheap right now. Now my new question is this: Should I have people go direct to the directory? Or have some sort of index page that tells visitors it is an adult directory and they have to be 18 to enter?
Personally, I would prefer to see the categories on the main page, without a click through page. If it's marketed as an adult directory, then people know what to expect. Plus the closer the links are to the home page, like with any directory, the better. If you were looking to place very graphic images on the main page, then maybe a click through page could be considered, but if it's just a standard adult directory then I don't see the need. You could even have the categories on the main page, but with a click through to more graphic images if that's what you want to add. Would DP mind if you made your adult directory link public?
I think there is a huge market in adult sites , and you'll have to put that " Are you 18 or younger " page... That was a good question, you're going to get lots of traffic with that directory, i suggest you take a good hosting regarding it GL HF Dude
iowadawg, I created a niche for adult directories this weekend. There is currently only 1 in there, mainly centred around dating/relationships at the moment. I think as long as there is separation between hardcore and general adult themes then you could have a decent market.
In one or two of my directories an adult category. I take on all adult sites there since they are paid directories. Now the one I just created, is pure adult.... I will pm you the url and you can see. Oh, waiting for the mods to come to a meeting of minds on whether I can post the url here or not.
i think the main problem with an adult directory is the spam you'll be getting will probably have virus and trojans in them.. but on the plus side, if marketed properly, it would yield $$. and yes, I do believe that you have to put the "Are you 18 or younger" page just to avoid lawsuits later on..
I am picky anyways when it comes to any sites for my directories. A lot of them, just by the url (tons of hypens, using a .info, etc) I just delete without opening them. So the same applies to this directory. Actually, can not find a legal meeting of minds on the net that says you have to have a lead in page to keep out the kiddies (most porn sites either don't have or hide it in small print simply because the kiddies will hit enter anyways). Best I could find, is to have on the site somewhere a note that says the kiddies should not be there.
Since you have no adult content on your site, only links to adult content, IMO you do not need an enter page. CYA with the inside disclaimer though.
Now accepting submissions to my adult directory. Adult sites only. Free to submit a regular ad. Featured ads available. You will have to PM me for the url as it is not appropriate to post the site. Thank you. PS...nah, very toned down so nothing pornish or porny looking about the site.
i think they could do well, I have a domain (adult diretory type, had offers on it) pm me if your interested.
Decided that I don't have the time to promote and build it up. Too much on the old directory plate to work on this one, so I am selling it off to someone who can promote and build it up.