Just about to launch my new directory - last minute question

Discussion in 'Directories' started by drig, Dec 24, 2006.

  1. #1
    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.
     
    drig, Dec 24, 2006 IP
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    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
     
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  3. drig

    drig Peon

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    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.
     
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    britishguy Prominent Member

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    Good luck with the Directory and work hard with support & promotion:)
     
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    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.
     
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  6. drig

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    Yep, just finished adding 1-5 links in each category. All sites appear on top 10 on google for major keywords. Thanks.
     
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    Id also make sure the site has some backlinks in yahoo before starting, and indexed in google too.
     
    Seiya, Dec 25, 2006 IP
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    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
     
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    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.
     
    drig, Dec 25, 2006 IP