Can't do directory review fees?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by digip, Feb 25, 2008.

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    So if I charge a fee for reviewing if a website is qualified for my directory, my directory could get penalized? What if I wanted to hire a group of reviewers/moderators and wouldn't the best way to fund is them is through reviewing fees?

    Would it make any difference if I was to charge review fees for only approved websites?

    Thanks in advance,

    -DigiP
     
    digip, Feb 25, 2008 IP
  2. Brian1970

    Brian1970 Notable Member

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    I really don’t think you need to worry about getting penalized; I have a directory that was penalized.

    Charging for a review is fine as long as you approve only quality websites.

    It’s my belief that the directories that where hit was for over promotion.

    I have sent you a PM.

    Thanks Brian
     
    Brian1970, Feb 25, 2008 IP
  3. SubmitShop

    SubmitShop Banned

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    Yahoo is also do paid listing so no need to worry about charging fee for review.
     
    SubmitShop, Feb 25, 2008 IP
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Charging for a review fee is fine as stated by Matt Cutts. Charging a listing fee is not fine, that will lead to a penalty of some kind.
     
    mikey1090, Feb 25, 2008 IP
  5. malcolm1

    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    Ummm i suppose thats accurate way of saying it

    thx
    malcolm
     
    malcolm1, Feb 26, 2008 IP
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    Review fees are acceptable as everyone above me noted.

    Now if you start loading up your directory with a bunch of paid footer links, then your risk of getting penalized gets much greater.
     
    snowbird, Feb 26, 2008 IP
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    Fean0r Peon

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    What would a Review Fee be for?
     
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  8. digip

    digip Peon

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    Hi,

    I think a review fee is a fee charged by directory owners for reviewing whether or not your website pass their prerequisites for getting listed.

    I also have a few questions ...

    1. Can anybody give me examples of paid footer links?

    2. What is the rationalization behind yearly fees? isn't charging a yearly fee the same as charging for placement since the website had already passed the review?

    Thanks in advance,

    -DigiP
     
    digip, Feb 27, 2008 IP