I need a directory database

Discussion in 'Directories' started by dvd436, Dec 16, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hey guys,

    I want to start a directory and will be using the free php script to start with but I would like to buy a database with over 2,000 links in to get me going.

    Let me know

    Dave
     
    dvd436, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  2. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Sorting your own links in a given subject area would be a much better starting point :)
     
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  3. dvd436

    dvd436 Peon

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    Why do you say that? Doesn't it look good to have a bit of custom to get off the ground?
     
    dvd436, Dec 16, 2008 IP
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    stoner3221 Notable Member

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    #4
    Nothing is custom about somebody else’s database. Quality well edited databases are worth quite a bit of money as well. I might consider selling you one for say $200,000+
     
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    snowbird Notable Member

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    Dave, I don't think you understand the problems with using a DB with 2000 existing listings. What you are talking about ultimately is a lot of duplicate content.

    Many directory owners go through a lot of effort to avoid duplicate content. They re-write titles and descriptions, they use unique category structures, etc.

    What Stoner says is spot on - a well edited DB is worth some good money because a lot of time was invested in making it unique and contains only quality sites.

    If you need to populate your directory, make it free for a while. Just be prepared to deny many submissions that are of poor quality. And don't be afraid to add sites yourself.
     
    snowbird, Dec 16, 2008 IP
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    niceilike Active Member

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    Payment has been received and I have emailed you the database.
     
    niceilike, Dec 17, 2008 IP
  7. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #7
    Enjoy the day when your SERPs fall for duplicate content. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
    mikey1090, Dec 17, 2008 IP
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    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #8
    well said Mikey.
     
    WallaceYeung, Dec 18, 2008 IP
  9. dvd436

    dvd436 Peon

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    Sigh at the above. I'm not to bothered about my SERP's with this directory. Besides I wouldn't be so sure that google hates duplicate content.

    I have 2 blackjack websites with exactly the same content and both rate top 3 on the first page for their search terms.
     
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    It's one thing have a single page that is duplicated one time. It's an enitrely different ballgame when you have the exact same submissions that were approved in 1000 other directories...
     
    snowbird, Dec 18, 2008 IP
  11. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    Well then you obviously don't give a shit about the directory industry and how your actions make other serious owners around here look. Enjoy the red reps people give you.
     
    mikey1090, Dec 18, 2008 IP
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    #12
    good idea..
     
    michealscorez, Dec 18, 2008 IP
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    There are so many site available in internet kindly visit addurl.nu, directorycritic.com for directory list for paid directory list paiddirectorylist.com can help you.
     
    Nancy1234, Dec 20, 2008 IP
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    If you really paid for the database, I hope you didn't pay more than 5 bucks.
    Just announcing a new directory on DP and other forums would give you about a thousand links in about a week.
     
    contactusa, Dec 22, 2008 IP
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    @dvd436
    Good luck :)
    I know how hard it is to find directories which are valuable and can drive good traffic..
     
    LuvyScarlett, Dec 25, 2008 IP