what is the main revenue from a directory? for those who own a directory, what can you suggest to promote it better ? for SEO purposes, would you prefer to have a 'directory' in the domain name or not?
The main revenue from directories are from selling adspace and links. This can also include using Adsense, kontera, etc.
The main revenue from directories are by link sales.But for getting that revenue u need some PR. So I think to get income from directories u need to wait sometime.Thatz why most of the people start more directories and promote them. Thankz
I have found that the best income I get to my directory is from featured links sales. The longer your directory has been established and increases in PR rank also is a major factor.
During submission of site there are more chances that people tend to click on relevant ads to find out other directories that usually appears through adsense ad or sponsored links.
if you buy packages to submit to directories or if you are going to submit to a lot of directories from a list, then you know the procedure, you have a list of directories that you must complete and you tend not to click on ads on site, just do the submission and finish the work. how do you promote directories from the start? here are some: you submit it to directory of directories and offer free back links, only after gaining PR you offer paid links.
You can have directory in the domain as long as you have a recognizable domain to brand it. The name doesnt matter, if you do good promotion. The secret to suceed in directory business is promotion and marketing! Good luck!