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Why changing direction in your web directory business is necessary

One of my acquaintances, one of the leading web directory business owners today, has just transformed one of his general directories into a niche one. What’s the reason behind the transformation and how to do it the right way?

GlobeWebDirectory.com, was a free general web directory, is now a premium legal web directory.

Why go niche?

The reason of the move is mainly due to the fact that there is not much appeal on general web directories today. … Click here to continue »

CRM Software Directory offers Listing and Reviews: A Case Study

Classic link directory is no longer appealing, as the role of such web directories are reduced by the search engines. However, I agree to the opinions that web directory business will thrive somehow, as web directories are evolving to follow the trends. If you are looking for a role model, check out this crm software directory.

Today, the trends evolve around one issue: Unique, quality content. Thanks to Google Panda updates, sites – including directories – offering unique and … Click here to continue »

List of 1500 New Web Directories Launched in 2011

Looking for a cleaned-up list of new web directories to promote your websites? Here is a list of more than 1,500 web directories announced in 2011 on DigitalPoint forums.

The list is published by DP user, Samdar (thanks, mate!)

Samdar’s list of web directories is very useful as it offers updated list of new web directories announced throughout 2011. Hundreds of duplicate web directory entries deleted, hundreds of inactive directories removed, and all directories are listed in neat, downloadable files.… Click here to continue »

8 Ways to Create a Crappy Directory

I have just stumble a good thread on DigitalPoint forums giving you “good reasons” to create a crappy directory.

When it comes to directory, “crappiness” are mainly measured in term of SEO. Here are some ways to help you build a really bad directory:

1. Use the same database on your network of directories, containing the same listing with the same textual content across the network.

2. Approve all listings automatically with no quality control whatsoever.

3. Interlink all directories … Click here to continue »

Web Directory Business Woes: How Things gone Wrong?

Web directories are said to be low-quality websites today by many people, including experts. I don’t blame them – indeed, many web directories today suck real bad. In fact, as indicated by many pro web directory owners that make thousands of dollars a month off their web directories, the whole directory business is undermined due to the irresponsible, so-called web directory owners or directory network owners.

So, if you are a website owner or directory submitter looking for web directories … Click here to continue »

Niche Directory Case Study: GreenBookPages.com Green Directory

2012 is the year of niche directory for many reasons. First of all, niche directories feed the search engines with relevant content all coming from one site; Secondly, unlike general directories that generally attract site owners and directory submitters only, niche directories attract real visitors who have strong interest in the niche; and many other reasons…

If you want to start a niche directory, I have one example to recommend you; to better understand how you should start a niche … Click here to continue »

Buying your first motorcycle

Buying your first motorcycle along with the proper motorcycle accessories is exciting, but it’s also a big decision. Before stepping out to make your first big purchase, you should have a basic idea and knowledge of what you are looking for.

Here are just some suggestions to help you out when buying your first bike.

First things first. Get your license and take a course. Every new rider should have at least a basic motorcycle foundation course to back them … Click here to continue »

List of 331 UK Web Directory

Are you ready to promote your UK-based websites or non-UK websites to UK market in 2012? Here’s a good list to kick of your link building campaign – UK Directory List.

The list contains 331 UK-hosted web directories, sorted alphabetically. I’m not sure whether they are individually checked for quality control purposes (including avoiding a network of directories in the same IP block or link farms) – so, be sure to clean the list yourself to avoid getting your … Click here to continue »

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