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Directory sites - good examples?

by iInvent
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Would anyone share an example of a good directory site?
Much appreciated - thank you!
#directory #examples #good #sites
  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    www. findlaw dot com

    One single domain, $1,000 per month per listing, thousands of listings. Go figure.
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    • Profile picture of the author iInvent
      Wow...that seems like a lot of work! They have a lot of content (at first glance) plus a site for professionals with court cases and so much more!! But it does give me some ideas... Thanks John!
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      • Profile picture of the author John Durham
        Originally Posted by iInvent View Post

        Wow...that seems like a lot of work! They have a lot of content (at first glance) plus a site for professionals with court cases and so much more!! But it does give me some ideas... Thanks John!
        You could do the same without all that. Its only the perception of inexperienced sales people that says you have to have alot to work with. Build perceived value. if your site ranks its just as valuable as findlaws to a prospect no matter how basic it is. If you can communicate that you are golden.

        First you have to quit comparing yourself to others and open your mind to it.

        You can grow as you go with a good sales presentation, you just need to "know your story, and tell it well"...sure some will not do it unless you have a ton of content, but in that case "they arent the ones you are after", you are after the ones who WILL, and trust me they are out there, even if you only have a one page site that sells a basic listing on it that consists of 3 lines of text and a link....

        I dont expect a person to believe this having not made 500,000 dials like I have... but its true just the same.

        I learned this as a young telemarketer from having to sell (on an hourly wage) whatever my boss told me to, even if I didnt believe in it, using the same local leads the company had been beating up for twenty straight years.

        Just like saying "nobody is gonna buy on christmas eve.... Thats BS, they buy just as good as any other day...mothers day...whatever.

        Alot of theory isnt reality, and alot of what you'd think matters doesnt. They are all mental hangups. Just because one person wont do something under given circumstances, another will...

        We have had record breaking days on days that others would swear to you shouldnt work, selling products that others swore wouldnt sell... Its all about the salesman.

        When your boss makes you do it anyway, you find out it can be done.

        I can sell a static homestead site at twice the rate a "consultant crusader" can sell a full blown 2.0 site with all the bells and whistles,and even for twice the price if Im what? "Willing to ask for it".

        Its our mental hang ups that hold us back. Nothing else.

        You see people selling 5 page WP sites for $250.00 while others sell the same quality site for $2,500.00, even using the exact same template theme.

        Its about you and me.

        You could do a google places listing for $100- $200 , or you could do it for $2500, no difference in the quality of work, or the AMOUNT of work, just a difference in the mind of the salesman.
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    • Profile picture of the author anwar001
      Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

      www. findlaw dot com

      One single domain, $1,000 per month per listing, thousands of listings. Go figure.
      Awesome. How many months or years did it take for you to reach this stage? Did you spend huge amount of money initially for marketing and to build awareness
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      • Profile picture of the author bhuff85
        Originally Posted by John Durham

        Originally Posted by John Durham
        www. findlaw dot com

        One single domain, $1,000 per month per listing, thousands of listings. Go figure.
        Originally Posted by anwar001 View Post

        Awesome. How many months or years did it take for you to reach this stage? Did you spend huge amount of money initially for marketing and to build awareness
        anwar - I believe John was using that as an example of a directory site catering to a specific niche.
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    • Profile picture of the author lkHill
      Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

      findlaw

      One single domain, $1,000 per month per listing, thousands of listings. Go figure.
      Hey John,

      I enjoyed reading your directory report. I'm new to this so I have questions. I was hoping to see a video of you building a Wordpress Directory. The Wichita site you referenced in the report is by far the cleanest example I have found. Sure there are a lot of templates available but most are cluttered and too busy. Can you replicate a WP directory template similar to the Wichita directory and kick it out to us?

      My other question involves niche directory's. All the directories I have found are general directories which list many niches. Do you think a general directory is still good or should I focus on building a niche directory?

      Thanks John
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  • Profile picture of the author kamlesh23
    When it comes to directory sites Dmoz in the number one, however you can check vmoption.com for daily updated list of directories.
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    • Profile picture of the author Chips Fletcher
      Originally Posted by kamlesh23 View Post

      When it comes to directory sites Dmoz in the number one, however you can check vmoption.com for daily updated list of directories.
      It seems almost impossible to get onto DMOZ these days though
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      • Profile picture of the author kamlesh23
        Originally Posted by Chips Fletcher View Post

        It seems almost impossible to get onto DMOZ these days though
        I agree, infact its never been easy for me to get listed in Dmoz. So far I've been able to get only 3 sites . But if a website gets listed then there are lots of links you get to your site for free.
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  • Profile picture of the author camitran1
    Directory sites place each web site in their database in one or more predefined subject categories following review by a human being.

    A well laid out directory site defines the set of categories so that there seems to be only one natural choice at each level for the topic you are searching for.

    A good search method for directory sites is called "drilling down", where you click as fast as possible on the next subcategory at each level until you get to the one you're interested in. A well designed directory site will make this drilling down natural, since the structure will make it obvious which category to choose next at each level. You can take an indirect method and search the site using the techniques in the search section.

    Some of the major Internet directory sites are listed below:

    Google Directory
    Google Directory Directory
    Open Directory Project *
    Yahoo Directory
    Yahoo Directory Directory
    Galaxy
    The Internet Public Library
    WWW Virtual Library
    Directory sites were originally called WWW Virtual Libraries, so you can also find them by searching for "WWW Virtual Library"

    Yanoff's Internet Services list provides an interesting historical directory site listing.
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    healingsinmotion.info & gladescofl.com
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      Originally Posted by seomukesh View Post

      listofdirectory.com/list.htm
      this site use for good directory.good pr
      thx you really helped me
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    I preferred vmoptions
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    • Profile picture of the author kamlesh23
      Originally Posted by tas26 View Post

      btw if you can not get into dmoz then high PR directories are also effective and do produce results.
      Many SEO and internet marketers think directories are dead and have no value but I still use directories with some success in many SEO projects.
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  • Profile picture of the author theaer
    Building your own directory, especially while doing offline consulting, can be amazing for residual income and an evergreen business!

    In my small community, we have 4-5 directories, each with tons of listings. More and more being added everyday. In fact, a new one just started and has over 1,000 listings in one month. Pricing model: $48 per year.

    Honestly, if you know how to do decent SEO work, you can get a directory that ranks higher than most of your competitors for the local market. You can establish it as another revenue source, and more importantly, you can help your clients.

    I also agree whole-heartedly with John Durham. What you charge is completely your mindset. This guy that just started is doing $48 per year, others in the same area are doing $50 a month or even as high as $1,500 a month. (PR 1 and 2 sites...)
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    • Profile picture of the author John Durham
      Originally Posted by theaer View Post

      Building your own directory, especially while doing offline consulting, can be amazing for residual income and an evergreen business!

      In my small community, we have 4-5 directories, each with tons of listings. More and more being added everyday. In fact, a new one just started and has over 1,000 listings in one month. Pricing model: $48 per year.

      Honestly, if you know how to do decent SEO work, you can get a directory that ranks higher than most of your competitors for the local market. You can establish it as another revenue source, and more importantly, you can help your clients.

      I also agree whole-heartedly with John Durham. What you charge is completely your mindset. This guy that just started is doing $48 per year, others in the same area are doing $50 a month or even as high as $1,500 a month. (PR 1 and 2 sites...)
      Beautiful Post . Worth re stating.
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    • Profile picture of the author iInvent
      Originally Posted by theaer View Post

      Building your own directory, especially while doing offline consulting, can be amazing for residual income and an evergreen business!

      In my small community, we have 4-5 directories, each with tons of listings. More and more being added everyday. In fact, a new one just started and has over 1,000 listings in one month. Pricing model: $48 per year.

      Honestly, if you know how to do decent SEO work, you can get a directory that ranks higher than most of your competitors for the local market. You can establish it as another revenue source, and more importantly, you can help your clients.

      I also agree whole-heartedly with John Durham. What you charge is completely your mindset. This guy that just started is doing $48 per year, others in the same area are doing $50 a month or even as high as $1,500 a month. (PR 1 and 2 sites...)
      I also live in a small community (surrounded by other small communities ) and I believe it would be very successful.

      My directory site would be different though, hopefully bringing in more revenue, but it might be more work than running one site. My idea is the following:

      Build a directory with a focus (ie: nyrestaurants dot com);
      Approach businesses with a high-ranked focused & local directory;
      Main page would list all the businesses;
      Active link would bring the user to a one-page website, where they can post their take-out menu & restaurant menu;

      I can see this in mind, haven't seen anything quite like it yet.
      I spoke to some business owners and they enjoyed the idea of getting a full page for a decent price.

      I was thinking of charging a set-up fee + a monthly hosting/maintenance fee.

      That's my vision, at this point... Thoughts?
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      • Profile picture of the author John Durham
        I think your vision is 1,000% on point and you shouldnt change a thing. Nice start up model.

        Originally Posted by iInvent View Post

        I also live in a small community (surrounded by other small communities ) and I believe it would be very successful.

        My directory site would be different though, hopefully bringing in more revenue, but it might be more work than running one site. My idea is the following:

        Build a directory with a focus (ie: nyrestaurants dot com);
        Approach businesses with a high-ranked focused & local directory;
        Main page would list all the businesses;
        Active link would bring the user to a one-page website, where they can post their take-out menu & restaurant menu;

        I can see this in mind, haven't seen anything quite like it yet.
        I spoke to some business owners and they enjoyed the idea of getting a full page for a decent price.

        I was thinking of charging a set-up fee + a monthly hosting/maintenance fee.

        That's my vision, at this point... Thoughts?
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        • Profile picture of the author iInvent
          Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

          I think your vision is 1,000% on point and you shouldnt change a thing. Nice start up model.
          Thanks John - appreciate your input! I'm setting up to roll it out I'm the coming weeks... Would like to run with it NOW haha!
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      • Profile picture of the author Warren Tibbotts
        Do you know what directory script you'll be using to construct your directory at this point?


        Originally Posted by iInvent View Post

        I also live in a small community (surrounded by other small communities ) and I believe it would be very successful.

        My directory site would be different though, hopefully bringing in more revenue, but it might be more work than running one site. My idea is the following:

        Build a directory with a focus (ie: nyrestaurants dot com);
        Approach businesses with a high-ranked focused & local directory;
        Main page would list all the businesses;
        Active link would bring the user to a one-page website, where they can post their take-out menu & restaurant menu;

        I can see this in mind, haven't seen anything quite like it yet.
        I spoke to some business owners and they enjoyed the idea of getting a full page for a decent price.

        I was thinking of charging a set-up fee + a monthly hosting/maintenance fee.

        That's my vision, at this point... Thoughts?
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      • Profile picture of the author jacquic
        Originally Posted by iInvent View Post

        I also live in a small community (surrounded by other small communities ) and I believe it would be very successful.

        My directory site would be different though, hopefully bringing in more revenue, but it might be more work than running one site. My idea is the following:

        Build a directory with a focus (ie: nyrestaurants dot com);
        Approach businesses with a high-ranked focused & local directory;
        Main page would list all the businesses;
        Active link would bring the user to a one-page website, where they can post their take-out menu & restaurant menu;

        I can see this in mind, haven't seen anything quite like it yet.
        I spoke to some business owners and they enjoyed the idea of getting a full page for a decent price.

        I was thinking of charging a set-up fee + a monthly hosting/maintenance fee.

        That's my vision, at this point... Thoughts?
        After reading through John's thread on the subject and with knowing a lot about our small(ish) town, this is pretty well the model I'm working on and, like you, I'm sure it will work
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      Originally Posted by theaer View Post


      In my small community, we have 4-5 directories, each with tons of listings. More and more being added everyday. In fact, a new one just started and has over 1,000 listings in one month. Pricing model: $48 per year.
      theaer:

      Any chance you could post a link - would love to see a live example of such a site?

      Frank
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    Is all that directory free or need to pay before you can submit a link?
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  • Profile picture of the author dexter315
    You can find a large list of directories on the top of SEOWorld.com website. They do list them in order of PR. I don't know how often the list is updated because a few of the ones I clicked on where no longer in service.
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnMac
    Here is a directory I just saw today.

    Therapists Los Angeles | Psychotherapist San Francisco | Therapy New York

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  • Profile picture of the author senkuma
    directorycritic.com has lot of directories, have a look around and you will get some idea.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sukovich
    Great thread!

    I am making a local business and events directory for my small town in South Florida.

    I am not doing it to turn a huge profit, I am doing it for the following reasons....

    1. Our city website is just political crap.
    2. There is no good directory in my city for businesses.
    3. There is no way of knowing what local events are going on in our city.
    4. I want to be taken seriously as a web developer and internet marketer for all of my prospects and clients. What is more credible that an extensive directory that I use to convenience my city?

    When people look at the directory they either think "that costs A LOT of money", "that took A LOT of time", or they just think "wow, this is so convenient!".

    Tossing that on my resume/portfolio gives me leverage to increase my prices for my new clients, plus it gives the cheaper clients an avenue of investing into Web Marketing without having to pay for an entire website!

    Good luck!

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  • Profile picture of the author oniram
    Not sure you get much exposure from directory sites - Can any one confirm this?
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    search on free directory list in google
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    • Profile picture of the author ivanela33
      These are good examples of local directories:
      Videosomething.com
      Calladoctor.net

      The directory owner are receiving a nice cash flow on a monthly basis.
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  • Profile picture of the author markjob
    Originally Posted by davidtong View Post

    Any WP scripts to suggest for directories? Thanks
    Try directorypress theme. I think at the moment {may} they have a coupon code offering 30% off. The guy behind directorypress is called Mark Fail and he is a member here so do a search for him. Also there is another directory theme called Vantage which is by appthemes.

    I have no idea which is best because i don't own either of them,but i will be any day now and may get them both.
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnMac
    Another business directory script...

    EasyDirectoryManager 2012 - USA Version

    John
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    • Profile picture of the author AussieT
      Originally Posted by JohnMac View Post

      Another business directory script...

      EasyDirectoryManager 2012 - USA Version

      John
      Hmm not WP and its a recurring fee or else $400 and its only for a one site license. But it looks interesting wish it was for unlimited sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author Assefseer
    Dmoz and yahoo directory is the good example of directory sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sukovich
    In my humble opinion, I believe that there are some key factors when submitting to directory sites.
    - Is it of your niche?
    - Is it a credible source?
    - Do people find this directory from natural searching?
    - Is there a lot of competition in your niche in this directory?
    - Is the directory generating traffic to your site?

    The whole point of all of this is not to increase your rankings, it's to generate business. Personally, I don't care where the business is coming from just as long as it is coming. I do SEO for a living, for small clients as well as a large client that has hired me fill time. I have come to realize that my organic rankings are directly benefited by receiving targeted traffic. I could submit to some random directories all day, but if they are not giving me quality traffic, then they really don't benefit me even if the algorithm says it does.

    I find INCREDIBLE results with guest blogging and guest Tweeting. The viewers and followers already TRUST this source, so in effect they will trust me. Trust is the name of my game. Best of luck to you!
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    • Profile picture of the author markjob
      Originally Posted by Sukovich View Post

      In my humble opinion, I believe that there are some key factors when submitting to directory sites.
      - Is it of your niche?
      - Is it a credible source?
      - Do people find this directory from natural searching?
      - Is there a lot of competition in your niche in this directory?
      - Is the directory generating traffic to your site?

      The whole point of all of this is not to increase your rankings, it's to generate business. Personally, I don't care where the business is coming from just as long as it is coming. I do SEO for a living, for small clients as well as a large client that has hired me fill time. I have come to realize that my organic rankings are directly benefited by receiving targeted traffic. I could submit to some random directories all day, but if they are not giving me quality traffic, then they really don't benefit me even if the algorithm says it does.

      I find INCREDIBLE results with guest blogging and guest Tweeting. The viewers and followers already TRUST this source, so in effect they will trust me. Trust is the name of my game. Best of luck to you!
      I think you have miss-understood what this thread is about.

      Its not about submitting to directory sites for SEO purposes for your websites. Its more about how to make your own directory style website for other Businesses to pay you to be listed on your directory.
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  • Profile picture of the author DoWhatWorks
    I did a google search for "directory of directories" and found this site that lists 20,000 different directory-based sites: Free Web Directories List - 20,000 Directory Listings For Submission

    -Terry

    Originally Posted by iInvent View Post

    Would anyone share an example of a good directory site?
    Much appreciated - thank you!
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    Anyone have a really good directory script?
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Baer
    I have reviewed the websites of all the major wp solutions and I am unimpressed with any of the real world samples I see. I think there is huge value in a good directory, I just wish I could see one example for me to base my directory on. I guess i am unoriginal
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  • Profile picture of the author mrtall74
    Is there any downside to using Wordpress as a platform for a directory site?
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  • Profile picture of the author Sukovich
    I have been doing some research on the matter because I have 3 niche directories that I plan on launching in the near future. All of my research was done perusing the threads on WF, not Googlings. Here is a list I came up with of different software choices to make a directory. Most of these are for WP.

    Software Choices
    Connections | WordPress Plug-in
    Directory Script - Features Your Website Needs!
    http://www.warriorforum.com/adsense-...-good-one.html
    Business Directory Software | AppThemes ** not recommended
    Location Based Wordpress Theme, City Directory / Portal Wordpress Theme
    Classifieds Premium WordPress Theme : PremiumPress | Classifieds Theme V6 | Latest WordPress Themes
    Directory Script - Create Directory Websites in Minutes!
    http://www.woothemes.com/2010/12/listings/
    Super B2B Trading Marketplace Script - Trading Script - PHP B2B Marketplace Script
    qlWeb Internet Scripts - Home of qlWebDS Web Directory Script
    PHP Link Directory Script
    eDirectory.com - Online Directory Software Solution, Custom Development, Business Directory Script, PHP
    Niche Business Directory In-a-Box - Turnkey Solution | TheManWhoSoldtheWeb.com
    Professional City Portal Script Software
    Affiliate WordPress Theme | Review WordPress Theme | ProAffiliate
    Directory Script - Create Directory Websites in Minutes!
    WordPress › WordPress Link Directory « WordPress Plugins
    WordPress › Open Links Directory « WordPress Plugins
    Auction Script for Wordpress - AuctionPress
    Directory Script | New 2011 with upto 50% off today!

    I will keep you all updated on my progress!

    Cheers!
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  • Profile picture of the author safe as houses
    I dont know what people think, but I have set up a local directory for my home town, but a mobile directory, so when visitors are coming into town, and if they are searching for somewhere to go on there phones, they have a clear site to look at. any thoughts, Mick.
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      Great info here ... thanks
      What about MOBILE directories?
      any advice on themes
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  • Profile picture of the author HypeText
    Originally Posted by iInvent View Post

    Would anyone share an example of a good directory site?
    Much appreciated - thank you!
    My company is in the process of launching SacSavers.com a Local to the Sacramento Region Coupon/Deal/Savings/Directory site with 20% of the Ad revenue going to a Local charity.

    We have also integrated Mobile couponing into the Site.

    SacSavers.com Greater Sacramento Deals & Discounts | Greater Sacramento Savings

    It's built on couponPress with some of our own customizations enabling Yelp Like Business Rating & Reviews Etc.
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    • Profile picture of the author safe as houses
      I have found my niche, and an exact domain for a hight ticket product, the .com has gone but .net and .org are still available, which would you advise, I was thinking of the .org for a directory site, but thought id ask first.
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        Originally Posted by safe as houses View Post

        I have found my niche, and an exact domain for a hight ticket product, the .com has gone but .net and .org are still available, which would you advise, I was thinking of the .org for a directory site, but thought id ask first.
        While there is no actual "Rule', .ORG is generally supposed to be used for Non Profits, so if you are selling something I wouldnt go .ORG

        .Net simply doesnt carry the same credibility as a .Com. It sort of Reeks of "I couldnt get the domain name I wanted so I settled for this one".

        A Good .Com will make a difference when it comes to conversions.
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        • Profile picture of the author safe as houses
          So would you go for keyworddirectorydotcom if that was available
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    dmoz.org is my favourite directory site.
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  • Profile picture of the author jewelraz
    This is awesome share. Thanks to you all who named some directories here.
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  • Profile picture of the author davidthomas01
    I prefer directories to vmoptions, addurl.nu, dmoz.org, yahoo directory....
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    Squidoo, hubpages, ezinearticles, gather, dmoz and so on!
    Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author JaynKeth
    What I did was search for "directory" then take the top few directories. Then start posting in those directories. If there is a budget constraint (as quite a few top directories need to pay), I will check the ranking then take the one with the best ranking. The directory search works best especially you have a local niche that you are targeting. The top directory comes out will varies for different region.
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  • Profile picture of the author Devel
    Use description for each category for more SEO friendly.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rollmodl
      Originally Posted by dhanyapratap View Post

      hai ...why cant you try our edirectory clone instead of edirectory.... we have it .
      ambraa.com/edirectory. try it out... almost all features with half of pricing of edirectory. Forgot , now we are customization it to one our client , we have included job portal, b2b market , estore too . for more information ping me in skype. i hope it will be suitable now for all your neededs
      No need to hard sell. If they want it they will let you know. They may want something else.
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  • Profile picture of the author keerthika
    Good Example of Directory site are yahoo,Dmoz, Best of the web, Directory world, Elib.
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  • Profile picture of the author JimRiley
    Checkout the Directory site by InkThemes. You will really get a good idea about the directory listing.

    GeoCraft Business City Directory Listing WordPress Theme | InkThemes
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  • Profile picture of the author newfriends
    This link has all the directory listed in every category.
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  • Profile picture of the author mzmaker05
    Please take a look at my clone script directory site, let me know what you think, I built it so people can go into one site to look for a php script that is marketed as a "clone" so when developing a new website is not done from scratch any suggestions would be appreciated.
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