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Directories Exploiting PR Uncertainity <_<

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Tuning, May 29, 2005.

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    They were free yesterday.

    From today morning ( IST ) they turned to paid ones. I guess they are exploiting the PR uncertainity and asking money for submissions.
    :mad: 
    http://www.thewebis.com/ [was @ PR3]
 	http://www.anews4u.com/ [Was @ PR4]
    Code (markup):

     
    Tuning, May 29, 2005 IP
  2. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    That seems a little goofy :confused:

    I mean, if they are trying to exploit the current hysteria about "PR disappearing", why would anyone want to bother submitting to those directories, let alone PAYING for a submission.

    I think they need to go back and re-read that SEO 101 book :eek:
     
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  3. samm27

    samm27 Peon

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    If they are only charging $.39 for a submission I think it's okay.
    But I agree that it's an odd way to exploit the PR uncertainty...
     
    samm27, May 30, 2005 IP
  4. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    No, the 39 cents is for Tuning's directory submission service, not the fee for the directories themselves...
     
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  5. Tuning

    Tuning Well-Known Member

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    I think there will be people who don't have records of thier existing PR. Hence thinking they are good ones might pay.

    don't know what is in owners' mind. :confused:

    Yep, $0.39 is my service rate for submissions. They are charging $7 for old PR4 and $5 for PR3. :eek:
     
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    samm27 Peon

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    You charge $.39 to submit to free directories? Or am I missing something here....
     
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    Padawan Peon

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    A lot of free directories change over to paid submission when they have attracted however many entries they are after, but your right, their timing is certainly interesting.
     
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  8. Tuning

    Tuning Well-Known Member

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    Yep, its my business. This service is for those whose time is more valueable than directory submissions. I mean they can outsource thier sites directory submission to me.

    Hope that helps. :eek:
     
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    egdcltd Peon

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    There are enough lists of directories that show the last known PR, that it's easy enough to check.

    Plus, doing a back link search will give a good idea as well.
     
    egdcltd, May 30, 2005 IP