**What is a directory?** Serious question

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Freewebspace, Dec 16, 2006.

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  1. #1
    I want to know what is meant by a directory?I am not asking for simple answers like it is a collection of websites

    I want a answer that describes what is meant by a directory and what need it serves and how it serves

    and also If a directory should be paid or free

    Tell youe opinions over here
     
    Freewebspace, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  2. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    Write your own damn descriptions!

    oh, did i just say that? hahaha

    but i'm going to hook you up though, because i'm such a great guy...

    di·rec·to·ry /dɪˈrɛktəri, -tri, daɪ-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-rek-tuh-ree, -tree, dahy-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, plural -ries, adjective
    –noun
    1. a book containing an alphabetical index of the names and addresses of persons in a city, district, organization, etc., or of a particular category of people.
    2. a board or tablet on a wall of a building listing the room and floor numbers of the occupants.
    3. a book of directions.
    4. Computers.
    a. a list of files contained in external storage.
    b. a description of characteristics of a particular file, as the layout of fields within each record.
    5. the Directory, French History. the body of five directors forming the executive power of France from 1795 to 1799.
    –adjective
    6. serving to direct; directing; directive.
     
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  3. Seiya

    Seiya Peon

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    Good reply an0n... people are so lazy these days, god.
     
    Seiya, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  4. Freewebspace

    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    Oh I missed a important word in my question

    What is a web Directory?


    I want some good definitions out here as I want to know threal meaning of a web directory

    Some would say paid directories are web directories some would say free directories are web directories

    But in the end which is good web directory
     
    Freewebspace, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  5. SEOdir.net

    SEOdir.net Banned

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  6. donttrustthisposter

    donttrustthisposter Peon

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    #6

    No...it's not.
     
    donttrustthisposter, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  7. adnan

    adnan Peon

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    Hey don't u own a directory called indianwebdirectory.info or something like that?
     
    adnan, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  8. Freewebspace

    Freewebspace Notable Member

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    yes I own a number of directories

    If there is a webdirectory what sites it should contain and its quality and whether it is free or paid?

    I am asking the real meaning of it
     
    Freewebspace, Dec 16, 2006 IP
  9. Seiya

    Seiya Peon

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    Well then you dont know how to ask questions... and if you are trying to ask what makes a good directory i think there have been 10 threads about that in the past month, just browse a little, mmmkay?
     
    Seiya, Dec 16, 2006 IP