i have changed few designs please visit www.centraldirectory.net all links are direct search engine friendls links {thanks to Master X} it offers free submissions.
It might be a good idea to remove the right column and go to a 2 column layout. Take the member login stuff and put it up on top. You can then place some ads between "Categories" and "Latest Editions". Also, I would remove that brief description of the site, "Central Link Directory is a free search engine optimized link directory. Add your link now." and incorporate it the top banner next to the "Central Link Directory" logo. gasmonso
Hmm looks good, may i ask which script your using or is it custom made? Cause i would like to make some themes for the directory as i have made few for phplink directory. But site looks good but little too much of light blue used.
Good effort though it defnitely needs more subcats. i feel that directories should be minimally decorated. As iowadawg said, the blue can become a bit overwhelming.
i have implemented few changes namely adding thumbshots , changing colour and adding new ads please visit it. thanks.