Should i buy a database?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by jimKeough, Jan 7, 2009.

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    I need to populate a huge directory of businesses. Is there a database of businesses i can buy from someone?

    Or is there a way to quickly grab business listings from some other website?
     
    jimKeough, Jan 7, 2009 IP
  2. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    #2
    you can buy databases from others. just search for them on Google
     
    Nima, Jan 7, 2009 IP
  3. britishguy

    britishguy Prominent Member

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    Don't even think about it

    What good is you using a database that is copied :eek:

    Create, build your own --------it pays off to be original
     
    britishguy, Jan 7, 2009 IP
  4. marki8

    marki8 Well-Known Member

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    agree with @britishguy don't buy any database... do you think directory don't have duplicate issue? if you to lazy or want save your time, just hire someone who can do that for you
     
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  5. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #5
    There are some yell.com type scraper scripts around....but like BG said, what's the use of a duplicated site?
     
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    draxima Active Member

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    I agree on the previous posts, create something unique and don't copy.
     
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    Obelia Notable Member

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    You could use the Dmoz rdf dump if you comply with their terms. But Britishguy is right, there's no value in duplicate content: you will need to supplement it with listings of your own for it to have any value.
     
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    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #8
    google hate duplicate content sites, particularly for web directories...
     
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    linkenginepro Peon

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    As I understand you are going to build business directory like yellow page. If it's me I'll buy. Then to reduce the duplicate factor, you may change the category name or adding more additional custom fields for each item (link).

    But if you're going to build web directory, never buy one. Promote in DP alone can get your web directory busy :)
     
    linkenginepro, Jan 9, 2009 IP
  10. jerry751987

    jerry751987 Banned

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    Why dont you creat your own database it will helpful then the database used
     
    jerry751987, Jan 9, 2009 IP