How to start a directory link site?

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by forumbooster, Mar 21, 2006.

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  1. #1
    Hello guys,

    I was wondering what is some popular directory listing software that we can purchase or get for free to start a directory site.

    Also is there are any tips or tricks you guys have for starting something like this, we would love to know.

    THanks.
     
    forumbooster, Mar 21, 2006 IP
  2. iowadawg

    iowadawg Prominent Member

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    Get phpld, version 2 is free, version 3 costs a tiny bit.
    There are lots of free templates for phpld, plus paid templates.
    To get categories (this is so much easier than doing it one at a time, plus adding sub-categories) just to to the buy,sell,trade forum...look at either templates or services.
    Someone there is selling like about 5-7 different category lists.
    I bought one for states, you can see it here:
    http://www.newsmegasite.com

    Easy to put into your mysql database.
     
    iowadawg, Mar 22, 2006 IP
  3. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    phplinkdirectory is one of the best, I converted to it last year from another script.
     
    John D, Mar 23, 2006 IP
  4. forumbooster

    forumbooster Peon

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    Can you guys tell me the difference ver 2 and ver 3?
     
    forumbooster, Mar 23, 2006 IP
  5. toby

    toby Notable Member

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    phpld is not so pleasant to eyes... is there any others Iow?
     
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #6
    There's various free php link directory templates, right here on DP actually.
     
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    SBD Directory Script is a relatively cheap script that's easy to install & has a lot of nice features. The script is completely SEO friendly so you can gain maximum benefit from your directory.
     
    Snowblind1, Apr 22, 2006 IP
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    carmen Peon

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    You might also want to checkout hotscripts.com as they have a ton of scripts in different programming languages available...some are free, others are commercial.
     
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    Snowblind1 Peon

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  10. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Go for phplinkdirectory

    :)
     
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    miller2348 Peon

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    Another vote for phpld, I use it on 3 sites right now.
     
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    i use it too for 2 of my websites, phpld is the best
     
    radislav, Apr 28, 2006 IP