I have a directory, it's partially seeded, but needs more sites. All of the links in it are followed by the search engines, I'm not doing any shady no follow stuff so far. The only sites that are in it are my sites and sites which I really think are good. What do you think are the best ways to promote it? Do I need a budget? Hopefully when it is fully seeded it should grow links on its own. Its new at the moment.
to build the directory up do the same as you would do with any directory and add links yourself go look for good sites to add to your empty categories and write unique descriptions then once you have something like a directory with content you can do some link building to increase is popularity then you could also pay for banner space in adult webmaster forums to get some traffic moving through it also wouldn't be a bad idea to add your site to the adult sections on directory lists
Everything discover nicely suggested. I'd hire an editor if you don't have time to find and add sites yourself.
the first step is to create quality content for your new directory, And then advertising it at related adult sites or directory.
ahhhh come on .... You know ya wanna look at some freak stuff like trannys and shemales and bestiality sites just to ensure quality sites are included (just kidding) Trust me when i tell you its not fun looking at something that "turns your stomach" but to be relevant and a good editor you have no choice. ( SEs are a pain when trying to find quality adult sites pertaining certain niches and editorial standards are a must) Luckily we found someone that is now a full time editor for both ours laterz malcolm
Just make sure you dont do like the other guy and attempt to gank our unique category structure as we wont have it... laterz malcolm