Damien, who runs and controls the site is a programmer if I'm not mistaken, and he created the entire back-end of the site himself. He may have had the front-end designed by someone else. Not sure on that though.
I'll give you a clue, directory submissions and been in the business a long time. If I recall, and if I am correct, deal was done in mid January!!! Both Damien and the new owner respected in the business.
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