Directories Build Slow or Build Fast

There seem to be a lot of threads about which Directory is going to be this PR and so on, all great posts and entertainment

But are we missing something should directories be :-

Steady gradual growth with interim periods of consolidation

Fast growth buy as many strong back links and just grow and grow as fast as possible

Please vote on the Poll which you consider the best way to build up a Directory

Thanks


(Our approach is focused on slow steady build up, with consolidation, reach and expansion)

 

My strategy: start slowly , after got certain PR (say PR 4 or 5) , then grow as fast as I can...

not sure if it is good or not

 

I don't know.... I'll ask Howard Stern

 

I believe it all depends on whether you want to sell PR or brand yourself. If you brand yourself and are a good marketer, you can start out fast and not even need the search engines. There have been directories making millions by spamming everyone thru their whois. And they didn´t even have PR. So you really need to follow your own pace and grow your directory the way that it´s going to be most profitable or most beneficial for you.

 

I think its best to do whatever you can to grow and not worry if its fast.

 

Seriously. When even you do lets say an offline business would you rather do it gradual slow pace or be as energetic as you can.

Come to think of it that business is business you have to grow it. Everywhere you go there is competition and you have to offer whatever you can do to please and guarantee what your clients wants.

What is the use of supply in 2 years when there is no more demand.

Thanks

 

Totally agreed.
If too fast, will be punished by SEs.

 

someone ever mentioned PR sandbox...If you build link like crazy, google would frown on your site for a while...

 

I think a more slow natural way is the best.
I think we will see a loot of directories coming down again after 3 to 6 months.

 

Every business has different approaches. It would be wise too stick with your own approaches while knowing when to turn, stop and going onwards again. The pace is flexible and bounded by rules.
Whatever you want to do like NIKE said "Just do it".

 

What's more important is well planned strategies. Speed itself can be good and bad, and itself isn't so important for success.

 

That is true coolsitez. We have our offline business running for some years now. We have our ups and downs but we never stop on aggressive marketing. That is why we are one of the strongest firms in Maryland DC and Virginia. www.rjcleanrestore.com and we are proud to be the maintenance company for the State, Federal and Military facilities. Besides the insurance firms, local business and homeowners, hotels and real estate.

 

I think it all depends on the individual! Terry's Linksjuice got PR6 at first update. So one can really grow first. I reckon--google gives some lee-way upto some extent-Its only when one gets crazy--that the bots would rool-back.

Also I think directories are not really growing too fast--they have already got many months behind them--so if they want to speed up the pedal now--I see no harm at all.

 

That's true John. It's all up to NOW the PRESENT. It has some months behind. Terry's Link Juice have gone from 0 to 6 some had gone from 0 to 5 but I don't know the others but I know Terry is very well promoting Links Juice. Theres no harm in aggresiveness as long as you play by the rules and limitations. Its good to know that there are people really solidly building and not JUST RUNNING THEIR BIG MOUTHS. I hate that. Especially if I don't see them building good backlinks and would expect a nice outcome. C'mon dudes be realistic where would you get a solid foundation if you don't build one.

 

very cool and impressive of your firm..I will take second look at your site.

 

Hehehe--you noughty--never loose a chance!

 

built fast now to enjoy later. Hard working now to relax later,

 

Thank You xc06.

To top it all off, I have been in the corporate world for quite a while and never saw a slow pace marketing. Those are get left behind. Do you think Microsoft, Google and Yahoo are growing their companies at slow pace ? I would laugh at someone who would say yes. There is always a race to the top. Do you think Adidas, Nike, Reebok market their stuff slowly ? Would you rather still think a slow pace growth of each company ? Man one of them will be left behind.

 

If you your goal is to stick with the directory market then there is no harm with starting slow and going from there. If this is just a hobby and not your main source of income then sure take the fast route and get whatever you can, just make sure that you are making a profit while doing it.

 

So true marketing has to be leading cutting edge innovative and proactive, plus it has to be 365/24/7