and a lot of research on the net, I have decided to turn my previously free directory, into a paid one. The reason being that as a paid directory, I can (and will) be far more discerning with my accepted links, thereby making them more valuable to the search engines and customers. I won't just accept any crappy site. (That's the theory anyways.) No MFA or other crappy sites. All sites must have good content. As a celebration of my new business venture, for a short while all links are still free until I implement a payment system. List at www.biginfosite.com for free (for now). Thanks for all of the advice everyone. boomer