What's your top tip for running a directory?

I just read your blog and liked this simple post the most
http://www.internet-marketing-blog.com/2006/12/01/vote-for-the-best-internet-marketing-blog/

 

That's a stunning read. I'll post a link to that in the article too.

 

Good Article by John Scott

My tip would be think positive and think outside the box.

 

Thanks for the kind words, guys

 

I think that you need to follow your instinct, simple as that might sound. You can´t accept just anyone because they pay for inclusion. The best way to run a directory is to look for value in the sites that are submitted. If you find none, then don´t accept it in. Look at things from the end user´s point of view. If you can´t provide any quality or value for the end user, your directory is worthless and will go downhill eventually.

 

Thank you for all of the tips. Could the following DP members post their directory URL please? The article will be published shortly.

britishguy
olddocks
Obelia
YMC
Sabian1982
Bernard
Blogmaster

Thanks,
Dan

 

It's in my sig.

 

You can pick either

Mike Dammann Directory

or

FrogEngine Web Directory

Thanks



- Mike

 

Thanks for the tips guys. They will hep me..

 

I think everyone would agree with me.

Hard work and heavy promotion

 

add something uniques to it, and be sure to get lots of incoming links Theese are the 2 most important, i think..

 

Thanks everyone for their input. The article is now live on DirectorySpy.com

http://www.directoryspy.com/2006/12/13/top-tips-for-running-a-directory/

 

One tip or thing I would pass on to directory owners is that you should get to know other directory owners. We are after all in the same community and can quite often offer additional advice or help to one another that might not be available to someone we don't know.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, Get Out and Network, make friends, and spread any influence you may have.

 

Looks good Dan. Keep up the good work.

 

Looks great! Thanks for mentioning Frog Engine. And Forplex as well as the other urls from those who have given input.



- Mike

 

Thanks Dan here is our URL

Forplex Business Directory
http://www.forplex.com/

Pete
britishguy

 

Add tiny useful or cute images next to your categories. The images help users identify what they want.

Directory to link to : http://www.bigvertiser.com

 

I collected all this tips on my blog,and put a backlink here!

 

Thanks, much appreciated.

 

I want to make money too, but i wont sell my mother, but others doo thats why we have the mess today.

Like a very good webmaster told me : "Dont supra estimate the knowledge of your visitors, all good webmaster know their target, and their adds...."

I could go here very philosophic, but i wont, you all know better..

I wont say more

P.S. Good blog post mate!

Remember people "Quality over quantity usualy works in the long run"

ME...