Article :: What script should power your bidding directory?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by mikey1090, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. #1
    I have written an article on the different types of script available for bidding directories, and advantages and disadvantages of each.

    The article includes :

    Why the script is important
    how it can please your visitors
    how it can affect your sales/submissions
    On the shelf scripts, examples of them, and their advantages and disadvantages
    Off the shelf scripts, examples of them, and their advantages and disadvantages

    As usual i appreciate your feedback, its nearly midnight and im tired so expect typos!

    Mike
     
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  2. mystikmedia

    mystikmedia Jedi Master

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    Reading now... Noticed a few small typos you might want to squash: "A script with no automatic payment processing, no form to submit site details, or giving little benefit/attention to listed sites and the top bidder will not do you and your sales and favours." "and" there should be "any". Also, further down: "and they way this script was built this is not maximised to good effect." -- "they" should be "the". Lastly, a little further down is the word "imminantly". Not sure what that one means. :) Thanks for the mention of Big Web Links Bid Directory.
     
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  3. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Thanks for spotting those Chris. I will check "imminantly" exists in the dictionary. I thought it meant the same as immediatley.
     
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    centime Peon

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    @MystikMedia

    As a matter of interest, was there a particular reason you opted to develop an in house script for your bidding directories ?

    And is it worth it for you?

    I have a few non directory sites developed in asp.net , which i maintain an develop

    but, I abandoned my own directory script in favour off phpld & phplb so i could focus on the business side,

    Just interested in your point of view

    cheers
     
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  5. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    One of the reasons I expect he got a custom script was because phpLB wasnt around at the time.
     
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