Setting Up A Directory: My Adventures

[kristian]

Originally Posted by Jel

Hi Kristian,

Looks to be the start of a very intersting thread. First off, best of luck (for want of a better word) with the project

For what it's worth, a small time LL owners input on trying to make it in a big LL owners world:

Thanks for the encouragement, Jel! No need to be modest. I've seen your site all over the SERPS. Looking forward to your participation.

Originally Posted by Jel

The right script is a critical choice, the one I have atm is not the best, and I know this adds a lot of time to my work day. It's also not the best for catching or red-flagging possible cheaters, which further adds to the work-time.

This is something I'm hoping to talk about here today. Looking at the available scripts, I have my own favorites. But, as you've spelled out, you really only know what's a good script once you use it. Anyway will be posting links to some and anyone can discuss the pros and cons.

Originally Posted by Jel

What others have said about making feeder sites/galleries, it's worth blowing off making a sponsor oriented freesite or gallery now and then to push a page on your LL. Gives a little boost, and hopefully will add some of those golden bookmarkers.

This stuff really interests me. I know how I'd approach this normally but I'm thinking there is a specific way for feeding link lists. I've bought a few domains that I'll be using for this purpose.

Originally Posted by Jel

Again what others have said about not expecting to see any worthwhile return for maybe a year or more, it's extremely hard work maintaining a new (and I guess old ) LL, I almost gave up a while back, but am now glad that I didn't, a new LL is very much a long term project, something you'll hear a lot, but it doesn't truly sink in until it's you doing the long term waiting.

It's encouraging to know there's light at the end of the tunnel. The best way I can view this, motivationally, is to look at it like an offline business. The thing with internet buisnesses is there are ways to make a quick buck and ways to make a steady, dependable buck. If I broke even at the end of the year with a shop in my town, for instance, I'd be happy. Its great to hear you've come through the tunnel.

Originally Posted by Jel

Don't skimp on being firm in your rules. Some days you'll be tempted to list a site you kinda don't want to, just for some content. That's a mistake that will come back and bite you in the ass further down the road if you succumb to it.

I could have seen myself doing this as well. Will remember this one definitely.

Originally Posted by Jel

That's about it from this little and still inexperienced guy, hope it helps a little at least.

You're too modest but very happy to have you sharing your knowledge!