Setting Up A Directory: My Adventures

[Xeno]

I'll tread carefully here while I say a few things


One of the things I've found over the years is that everyone has their own definition of what a link list is...which is fine. I think any webmaster who starts one is pretty much open to how they decide to run it and what to allow in their database. As for moving the thread (or perhaps renaming it), is pretty much up to GG's decision...the important factor here for newbies is that Kristian's project is still going and "they" can follow along and see the progress. I would also think it's important to let them know that there are different kinds of link lists and everyone will have their own version. The idea I think should be the foundations of establishing one. There will also be pro's and con's of what to do and what not to do.

I see a link list as a site that provides links to free gallery sites, blogs, AVS, and pay sites in it's most basic, yet usable way for the end user (the surfer). I've seen a few before that integrate galleries within the standard site results, which is fine, but if a link list is going to or planning to list a "large" amount of them, it would be preferred to put them into their own area. Penisbot is a good example.

I know for mine, I classify 69toplinks as a directory which is more than just a link list (and about to go through a large upgrade). I was planning to integrate galleries into the standard directory, but then thought, nah, if I do that, then it would affect the sites that are listed.

Anyways, its late and past my bedtime, this boy needs his beauty sleep..lol...hope all goes well with everyone and progress continues

[troy]

Hi Kristian,

I agree you can do with your site what you want but freesite traffic and TGP traffic are different kind of surfers and I also believe you should keep them appart from eachother.

Can you consider the idea to put them into their own area?

Also note what Useless Warrior is saying out of experience.

If there is one thing I have noticed since I began accepting free site submissions, it's that galleries on a non-skim site are nothing more than a traffic leak. A couple of my current gallery submitters do submit gals that bring in some hits, but most are dead wait. (Free sites and link lists have a much more cooperative relationship.)

I really hope we can continue this thread I am learning every day