Creating a links directory. Is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by aplus, Feb 6, 2007.

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    Hello,
    I am new to these forums, and I see that a lot of you guys own and build link directories. Is it really worth it?
    If I start a links directory, what will be the best method to promote it? Should I allow free links or not? How long will it be before I start profiting?

    Thanks,
    Mike
     
    aplus, Feb 6, 2007 IP
  2. Vigor

    Vigor Peon

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    i dont think a directory is a good site to start with when you are new to the game. I would pick a very specific niche and get the hang of being a webmaster before you jump into directories.
     
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    Yes it is really worth.
    the best method for promoted your site is directory listing .
    but very hot method is social bookmarking.
     
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  4. Obelia

    Obelia Notable Member

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    I agree with Vigor, a directory isn't likely to be the best or the most profitable site to start out with. When you edit a directory you will be faced with a ton of spam, and people trying to get one over on you, for example by placing "reciprocal" links on pages that don't get spidered. If you run your own non-directory site for a while you will get wise to a few of these tricks. You will also eventually learn what it takes to run a decent site, and you'll get more of an eye for sorting the wheat from the chaff.
     
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    It is a tough hard road to build a Directory

    Having said that

    When the going gets tough, the tough get going :)
     
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  6. aplus

    aplus Well-Known Member

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    i like that :D

    I dont intend to let the masses sign up, only quality sites will be added. Also, if spamming is a problem, I will change the script so that spammers will not register.

    Where will I promote the directory? Are the members of DP a large enough audience? Also, will people be willing to pay 1-2 $ for a link in a directory that does not have a descent amount content and a PR0 ?
     
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    prilep Well-Known Member

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    I started a couple of directories just for fun and it was fun running them but then i sold them. You need time for them if you want it to be a good directory. You have to carefully look at everysite.

    - Prilep :)
     
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    No, and no. The members of DP will want their sites listed, but you need to reach out to the non-webmaster public (unless your niche is specifically webmastering) if your listings are to be of any use to the sites that pay to be in there. You will also find that few people are willing to pay anything to be in a directory without any established listings, PR, or track record. You will need to add at least a few listings yourself, to get yourself started. And if you want to charge for links, you must be prepared to buy a few yourself.
     
    Obelia, Feb 6, 2007 IP