Which is best to sponsor? A directory, forum or blog template?

I would say forums will generate many more backlinks.. unless a directory has dozens of categories and a blog many many entries a week.. A forum can end up having hundreds of posts a day.

 

So you don't think the SE's are awake to site wide links from off topic sites? Hello.

 

Yer although i suppose if you find a script before it becomes popular and see the potential in it there obviously there oppotunity there to invest a smaller amount because the application isn't established. On the other hand though i wouldnt invest in another directory script cause i think there are already enough for the market - thats obviously just my view though.

 

The best thing to sponsor is still a directory contest.