Well Im about 95% done with the directory. Got everything configured, sitemaps submitted, free css template converted to phpld , and tested some things out. Now my question is, should I start advertising my directory with 0 links in it, or should I add a few then advertise it? Thanks.
I maintain that you need a few listings to get started, and then you need to promote heavily to get regular consistent submittals and traffic I know there are many different view points on whether paid or free, I would always try set high standards and go paid only Others may have different view points we have done both and paid is the preferred option
I have both paid and free options. Its a small niche, but one I think can benefit from a quality directory. I should be making a launch post here soon. I have decided to add a few mods first. I will probably add about 3 links in each category (6 categories). Thanks.
I think it's important to have a few there first. I just add a couple in each category, and sure to make them reputable sites also.
Yep, just finished adding 1-5 links in each category. All sites appear on top 10 on google for major keywords. Thanks.
I think adding just 5 or six links would not do any thingto your directory you should announce in the announcement forums and you should close the submissions after one or two days And after that you should make it paid ! and also ther links you got in one day would be enough for you to have some pages indexed in Google
Yep I stayed up late Christmas eve and finished the site all up. Made an announcement here: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=204841 offering free regular links for today only. Here is the site if you are interested: http://www.imagehostingdirectory.com Thanks for all the help and happy holidays.