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Zeal directory shutting down on March 28th

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Shoemoney, Mar 22, 2006.

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  1. DomainMaster

    DomainMaster Banned

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    #21
    Zeal is the worst directory I've seen on the web. Their stupid rules are plain idiotic. Now that they're shutting down I can rest assured that idiocy doesn't have a place on the internet in the long run.
     
    DomainMaster, Mar 24, 2006 IP
  2. irka

    irka Well-Known Member

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    #22
    I created an article in my blog about that... really sad news
     
    irka, Mar 24, 2006 IP
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    #23
    Dang and I just spent the time yesterday trying to pass the test.....took a cpl shots but i eventually did it.....heh
     
    TStewartFan, Mar 25, 2006 IP
  4. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    #24
    So what exactly is happening with it?
     
    John D, Mar 25, 2006 IP
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    #25
    I heard that the US division is staying but the aussie, uk and canada? parts are going..but dunno if it's true.
     
    Ernster, Mar 25, 2006 IP
  6. irka

    irka Well-Known Member

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    #26
    where did you get that information ?:eek:
     
    irka, Mar 25, 2006 IP
  7. Phynder

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    #27
    Zeal is still up today and nothing on the site says it is closing. What is going on?
     
    Phynder, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  8. CedarCity

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    #28
    I hope it stays
     
    CedarCity, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  9. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #29
    I don't understand why they are closing it.
     
    Blogmaster, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  10. GuyFromChicago

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    #30
    Still online...

    Link bait?

    Unless it's losing money hand over fist I don't see why it would be closed either. I don't know crap about running directories though so take my comments for what they are worth:)
     
    GuyFromChicago, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  11. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #31
    One thing I do know, is that a directory that still has a name like zeal, can easily close down free submissions and start charging. And maybe they should read thru DP and see how some of our members make quite a bit of money with a lot less traffic than they're getting ;)
     
    Blogmaster, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  12. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #32
    Done and Done... Just saw this at Zeal.com:

    "We thank you all for being a part of the Zeal community and contributing your time and knowledge to the Directory. LookSmart has decided to focus internal resources on objectives that are more central to our business strategy and Zeal.com has been shut down. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you again for contributing to the Zeal community.

    We think avid Zeal users will appreciate the large and vital community at Furl.net (www.Furl.net). Furl is an online book marking service that helps save information that’s important to you, share it with friends and see what others are saving."
     
    Phynder, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  13. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    #33
    Seems unusual to just shut it down instead of selling or even giving it to another company..
     
    John D, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  14. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    #34
    I guess it makes more room for others... hint, hint...
     
    Mia, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  15. John D

    John D Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I'm hoping it might start driving more traffic to others now :)

    [offtopic] Any ETA for when your changing the script on your site Jeremy? Been following it for a while now ;))[/offtopic]
     
    John D, Mar 29, 2006 IP
  16. apply75

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    #36
    I noticed no traffic from these tier 2 directories like joeant and zeal...
    i wont miss it.
     
    apply75, Mar 29, 2006 IP
  17. Cristian Mezei

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    #37
    Lol .. i just founf this out and wanted to post it in DP too. I'm glad i searched first.

    Zeal was dead anyway.
     
    Cristian Mezei, May 22, 2006 IP
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    #38
    Zeal was a money hole for looksmart....
     
    irka, May 22, 2006 IP
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