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How NOT to run a directory

Discussion in 'Directories' started by solidghost, Apr 11, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello all,

    Recently I have read a small post by kdemonte in the webtalkforum. His post got me interested in writing an article about it. Actually, it is an extension of what he wrote.

    How NOT to run a directory

    Please note that this article is not meant to offend or insult anyone. Think of it as a way for submitters like me to vent our anger.
     
    solidghost, Apr 11, 2007 IP
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  2. wwws

    wwws Notable Member

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    #2
    I like it job well done.
    Try to avoid this one by moving on to the next directory.
     
    wwws, Apr 11, 2007 IP
  3. Velocity

    Velocity Well-Known Member

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    A small error to fix
    It's not C20, it's 2CO ;)
     
    Velocity, Apr 11, 2007 IP
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    Grokodile Peon

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    #4
    Please add that the success message, when you did manage to get past the fuzzy image, should be visible!

    I can't stand scrolling around wondering where the directory in question will tell me that things worked. It should be front and center - visible - no questions asked. If you want to redisplay the input form, I can scroll down and get to it... don't worry.
     
    Grokodile, Apr 11, 2007 IP
  5. solidghost

    solidghost Peon

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    Oops, Carbon Dioxide posioning here. Corrected. Thanks Velo.

    Grokodile: Added, good point.

    wwws: Yup, but if it is free, no harm.
     
    solidghost, Apr 11, 2007 IP
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    ninjashoes Well-Known Member

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    #6
    the biggest one for me is when I cant find the category I need
     
    ninjashoes, Apr 11, 2007 IP
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    formula Well-Known Member

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    #7
    I can't stand this image verification. Then again I can stand spammers... I am sure that must be a better solution.
     
    formula, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    smub Notable Member

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    #8
    nicely written ... simple and short from a submitter's point of view. I agree with all of those.
     
    smub, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    #9
    Thanks for the article, I enjoyed it.
     
    JochenVandeVelde, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    #10
    Nicely written, made me laugh. :D
     
    SearchBuster, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    Dubz Peon

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    #11
    Why not promote viagra through the listing accepted email? I've bought alot of things through that method hahaha

    Good article!
     
    Dubz, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    Fastian Peon

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    #12
    That was a good read.
    Great Post.
     
    Fastian, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    pretty standards but once again it is a good checklist. thanks for sharint, m8
     
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    malcolm1 Prominent Member

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    Hmmmm even with as many as i have i manged to actually say.....

    I dont do that to all except 1 ....

    12. Tell me straight away which payment system you accept. Don't want to hit the submit button, only to realize that you accept 2CO and nothing else.

    I agree as its happened to me a few times but most do have paypal...
    but its nothing to add a few banners or buttons...

    thx
    malcolm
     
    malcolm1, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    #15
    Is there something people don't like about 2co? Or was that point that the buyer might want paypal or some other system type?
     
    r72392, Apr 12, 2007 IP
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    r72392: I don't believe I said that I don't like 2CO. I meant that they should tell us which payment merchant they accept.
     
    solidghost, Apr 13, 2007 IP
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    Good points you made. Should help out a lot of folks new to the directory game.
     
    Comenius, Apr 13, 2007 IP
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    #18
    Hmmm, okay

    might I ask why you have something against "free" directories having advertising banners ?
     
    centime, Apr 13, 2007 IP
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    #19
    It's okay to have advertising banners. But way too much is not good.
    I have seen directories with top banners, side banners, in-content banners and tons of footer links. Some even have banners just above the submit button when you do the site submission.
     
    solidghost, Apr 13, 2007 IP
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    ezimedia Peon

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    #20
    HI All

    I think it is simple for a directory owner to list on the submit page the payment options they take...

    Most use paypal but if you don't list your options in clear view for the visitor..

    Then you are missing out...

    Dont forget their are so many dirs on the web now you are fighting for people to list their sites with you...

    Thanks
    Tom Dahne
     
    ezimedia, Apr 14, 2007 IP