What are the costs and benefits of adding a blog to a directory?

Discussion in 'Directories' started by mistermix, Dec 3, 2006.

  1. #1
    I'm thinking of adding a blog to my directory in a sub-folder.

    I can think of lots of benefits of doing this, but are there any costs?

    Some benefits:

    - More unique content
    - Offer more links for paid submissions
    - More pages = more page rank
    - google loves regular fresh content
     
    mistermix, Dec 3, 2006 IP
  2. fadetoblack

    fadetoblack Peon

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    #2
    there are lots of free blog sofware out there , so cost is none and lots of benifits .
     
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  3. mistermix

    mistermix Active Member

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    I guess its a no brainer then. I will set up a blog.

    I have a directory of directories and I'm going to try and review every directory. Should take a few hours but the unique content should pay off in the long run.

    If aviva directory has a blog then it must be the right thing to do.
     
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    dberube Active Member

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    I don't see how there is even a cost-benefit to it.

    It's all benefit, having a blog won't hurt you.
     
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  5. mistermix

    mistermix Active Member

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    I was just checking incase I missed something. I'm a directory noob. ;)
     
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    dberube Active Member

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    No problem, I mean, having a blog and continually updating it will show that you are active in your directory, or that you are inactive.

    Good luck!
     
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  7. mistermix

    mistermix Active Member

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    Actually you've found a potential negative effect of having a blog. If the blog hasnt been updated for a few month then it will reflect badly on the directory.
     
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    dberube Active Member

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    lol.. I was thinking that as I wrote it.

    In which case, you shouldn't have a blog. :)
     
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    blog is always good with your directory, you should definately keep adding fresh and good content timely basis. i would recommend you to add one
     
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  10. Seiya

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    "More pages = more page rank" huh? since when? :/
     
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  11. mistermix

    mistermix Active Member

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    Internal links. yeah?
     
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    I like my directory blog www.frogengine.com/blog since it enables me to keep letting people know about new specials I have going. I also use it to recommend certain directories and do reviews. Blogging for a directory is not a bad idea at all, especially when you have been in the business for quite some time and know the ropes :)
     
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    Your own internal links are not going to increase your page rank...
     
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    mistermix Active Member

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    Yes they are.
     
    mistermix, Dec 5, 2006 IP