Why do people start directories

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Promoman, Mar 14, 2008.

  1. #1
    Can someone explain the purpose for directories, as most don't seem to have any revenue potential.
     
    Promoman, Mar 14, 2008 IP
  2. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #2
    For their own SEO purpose.
    OR
    Its their Hobby
    OR
    Ofcourse revenue.
     
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    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #3
    i noticed someone sold their directories at Sitepoint recently,
    but most of the data is fake,
    no idea why people still placed bids on the auctions...
    imo waste money $$$
     
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  4. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    If there is no any web directories then where you submit your sites :p

    Web directories are good for SEO purpose and of course for revenue too if you work seriously on that.

    DON.
     
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  5. maxchanwl

    maxchanwl Banned

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    I do directories for my own SEO purpose and for hobby, not really for revenue. But of course I would welcome anyone who wants to submit their sites into my directories.
     
    maxchanwl, Mar 14, 2008 IP
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    Brennan Notable Member

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    Most likely because they want to try get a quick buck.
     
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    Himalayan Well-Known Member

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    Effective directories generate revenue and good source for promoting websites.
     
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    cool_78 Guest

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    For me it's revenue and something I enjoy doing.
     
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  9. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #9
    Making money is the main aim of the game for most people. Whether free or paid directory, most people are in it for the cash.
     
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    Brian1970 Notable Member

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    All of the above.

    Thanks Brian
     
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    Well why do people build websites ?

    To answer your question i posted an other question
     
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    #12
    Primarily for business reasons, that can vary from making money from submissions, providing other promotional opportunities within the directory, helping with promo methods for their other websites.

    Because their always desired, sought after by other webmasters to gain backlinks, resulting in higher serps, resulting in SE traffic.
     
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  13. JamieG

    JamieG Banned

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    For the purpose of making sites like the ones in your sig have more internet presence thus increasing the potential for sales. Love the promo site btw.
     
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    YMC Well-Known Member

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    #14
    You sell promotional business products. What's the return on investment for your buyers? Increased revenue through increased brand visibility. Directories do the same thing - increase brand visibility for websites.

    As to revenue potential, most any website has revenue potential.
     
    YMC, Mar 15, 2008 IP
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    monster.amd64 Peon

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    #15
    It may be some one's hobby.. but main target must be revenue genarate from it :)
     
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    Fame... glory... women... the shine in puts in one's eyes... the admiration of doing something that takes a lot of time and gains little cash...

    What more reasons could one need? ;)
     
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    M.IMRAN Well-Known Member

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    People starts directories because its a very easy way to start their own site in less work and got some money$ :D
     
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  18. Promoman

    Promoman Active Member

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    I understand all the comments - just seems like a lot of work for what appears to be a small amount of revenue - and if just to promote your own site, there are already thousands of them.

    I was just wondering the benefit to the directory owner.
     
    Promoman, Mar 15, 2008 IP
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    You can start a crappy directory with a free script, free template and free hosting - total cost to start 0
     
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    #20
    yes, try yourself... and look if you like or not, if you like just go buy a good script and start your own.... if not just forget it cause you need to concentrate if you start once...

    make it your hobby.. and you will love it!! and you can generate the income :)
     
    marki8, Mar 15, 2008 IP