Hello, I see that so many webmasters have their own link directories and I’d like to know why. What are all the benefits of starting a link directory instead of any other type of website? Best wishes, Kimmy
It is a very big ask ! If you intend to open a directory, you need time commitment and money if you want to build a quality paid directory Personally I see only limited value in making a free directory and very little chance of selling on later at a price that will compensate you for all the hours you will have spent on the directory approvals, support & marketing etc If you are thinking of a directory for a hobby don't bother it's a grind and repetitive work only for the focussed and dedicated The directory market is also inundated with QBC's too, which is also not helpful to the directory sector
Talking about me bro. @Kimmy BritishGuy is right but if you can committ all those as suggested why not.
Thanks for your responses thus far. I’m fairly proficient in developing image based websites i.e. wallpaper sites etc. I can usually get those sites to #1 or #2 in Google in about 1 month even for competitive terms and get between 300 and 1000 uniques a day without any advertising or other promotions at all. How would this pattern differ from what I could expect by starting a directory? To be more specific I would like to know what are some of the most appropriate ways to advertise and how might I best generate traffic to increase popularity? Best wishes, Kimmy
Hi Kimmy If you can get the same level of traffic to a directory with your proven methods you should get your Directory off to a good start To advertise you need to get your self known to the Directory sector as that is a regular and good source for getting your Brand Name established by listings on good quality paid directories will help you a lot to become known and established Of course if you are getting traffic from the SE's you need to post a lot on forums too to get more traffic and enquiries Another good way to advertise is to take home page links on good quality directories It's not 'rocket science' but you need to be involved with the Directory daily And also make sure you have a 'brand differentiator' a custom design Template and select a well supported & used script phpld is one of the top directory scripts with great add-on mods You can always PM me if you want more info
britishguy is right. Very few directories make money unless you are willing to invest a very substantial amount of time and promotional money to get it established. It's not a very good hobby business.