what script do you use?

im looking at creating a good link directory and i was wondering what software you guys use, i have tried a few and liked barracuda, although it is not compatible with my windows server

any suggestions tips comments?

Mike

 

I write my own

 

Same for me.

 

guys i am also looking to make my own directory but don have much knowledge .i know there is free script available on net http://www.biz-directory.org/directory_script.php
but how to integrate it with sql and how to run it, can anyone tell me?

 

ok then,

so what do people who dont create their own ise

 

I don't use one. However, I've heard good things about this one - http://www.onlinemarketingtoday.com/software/link-management/.

I took a look at it but I have the same situation as you - won't work with my Windows hosting server.

 

Use the free script mentioned above. Find someone to help you with the server setup...

 

i guess people of this forum will never tell us, how to use that script mentioned above.

 

West,

There is quite a bit of detail that goes into setting that script up (especially SEO wise) too much so to go into detail here. If someone has no idea how to setup the mysql database, then they need to find someone who does...

 

The script you mention comes with a comprehensive README file... let us know what problems you have and we can help... otherwise we are guessing in the dark

 

I use Linker.

I am happy with it, although I am always open to try something new!

 

readme file consists:

License
To use the directory script completely free of charge, the Biz Directory links at the bottom of the pages must stay intact.

You may customize the script design and structure to suit your web site needs.

You may not distribute this script or accomplish code modifications without permission.

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Requirements
The script runs without known bugs with PHP4 and MySQL3.

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Features

New! Improved performance: better response and loading time.
New! Completely template-driven: change completely the directory appearance modifying just the template files.
New! Faster feed for additional results.
Multi-level category system, with unlimited number of categories.
Integrated search engine.
Powerful control panel: add/edit/delete/move pages and categories easily. Move full parts of the directory (subcategories and pages) with one click.
Semi-automated directory: users suggest urls and you accept/reject them.
IP banning.
Search engine friendly: include title and description for each category. Short querystrings (most search engines will index the directory).
Additional listings: By default the script gets additional results from a XML feed, so the directory always display results, even the database being empty. You can allow or disallow these listings at any moment. Get your own affiliate id and start earning money from your directory!
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Installation

Decompress the zip file.
Modify the /config.php file and include your database name, user, password and prefix for table names (prefix is optional but recommended).
Upload the files to the root directory or to a subdirectory.
Run /install.php and follow the steps.
Run /admin.php and log-in everytime you want to manage the directory.
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Customization
The script is totally template-based. All code returned is editable through the template files: /template_index.php for index and categories, /template_search.php for search results and /template_add_url.php for the submission forms.

Each template block is saved in a PHP variable, for instance:

$TEMPLATE["HEADING"] = <<<EOF
Here the editable text!
EOF;
Within these variables you can use any HTML code, besides "labels" that will allow you to use dynamic content generated by the script. This labels are presented within brackets, for instance [CATEGORY_NAME].

Read the template files and look the returned code for better understanding.

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Additional Results
The script can get additional results from the BannerBoxes XML feed, so the directory always display results, even the database being empty. To allow these additional results simply edit /config.php file and change the show_additional_results variable to TRUE.

You can also get your BannerBoxes affiliate id and start earning money with every click is made on these additional listings! Simply change the value of the bannerboxes_id variable in the /config.php file.



now i don know how to run install.php and admin.php
how to create connection with sql and how to give path in config.php

 

How you set up a mysql database will depend on your server (do you know if you have phpMyAdmin?)

When you set it up you will know your details to enter in the config file

to run install.php you simply point your browser at it www.yoursite.com/yourdirectory/install.php, similarly for admin.php

 

yea my srever has phpmyadmin

tell me one more thing what will install.php and admin.php do?

i wanna make similar site to www.linkland.info...or www.onebigindex.com or www.kingbloom.com

i think they all have used this script
one more thing how will i pass values to text boxes and submit button

 

IRC (and it is a while since I used this script) install.php will set up your configuration and build your database tables. admin.php will do just that, you can go in and administer your site, links, etc. Not sure about what you mean with the last question.
1. Create database (don't need tables)
2. Edit config file with database name, username and password
3. Run install.php

That should get you up and running. The script you are using should manage all the text fields and submissions etc.

 

thanks for giving me such a useful informtion, once i do it and if it doesn't work out then i will let you know

 

I'm using the Biz directory script. Heavily custom modified though...
(http://www.biz-directory.org/directory_script.php)

 

could you pls guide me how did you use that script. what exactly you did.
what are the steps to be taken.

 

Well, I don't know what is the reason your guys don't want to mention this
http://www.umailcampaign.com/directoryscript.aspx

it was designed special for windows server with .NET framework.

Good luck.

 

guys i have installed the dir, here is the path http://www.cash-for-surveys.com/dir/index.php now i don know how to handle the control panel. Do i have to add category manually i want my site dir similar to www.kingbloom.com or www.linkland.info