What is your reaction when a directory contains too many third party ads or banners. Is it something that tells you to avoid such a directory? Do you quickly close the browser window or check out the directory.
If your going to pay for a listing then probably better to avoid ones with loads of sold ads. I would.
At first glance i feel that this is the worst piece of shit i even seen on the web & turn off the browser immediately !!!
What is? I don't see a directory listed. Yes too many ads are a turn-off including site-wide text link ads.
I have ads on my directory and have payments for submission and its wery fine. How much $$$ you make with your directory per month ?
To me there's not a set answer though if the percentage of the page taken up by ads exceeds the non-navigation menu content, it's a definite pass for me.
definitely a negative sign, banners and Adsense don't really make any money so if a directory puts them up you can be sure its not making much money from submissions.
Too many 3rd party ads or banners or improperly placed adsense have always been a turn off for me. It's a sign that the directory is struggling for some revenue...and compromising standards and ethics.
Paid / premium directories make money with the submissions, how will free directories make money? They need those advertisements to make money.