Need advice with new LL

rachelo · 2006-11-16, 09:23 AM

I want to start my own LL and after reading this board and making some free sites that are accepted at most LL I submit I think I am ready. (Or maybe I am not really ready but I think the best way to learn is by doing).

Anyway, what is the best advice you would give to someone starting a new LL today, besides work, work, and work hard. Also what script would you recommend to start with until the LL starts growing. I really do not want to do it by hand, so an easy to use script that is template friendly would be ideal.

I plan on listing my own sites and some of the clean ones that some of you have available to start with and then open it for submissions. As far as categories, I think I will start with just a few and then add on as needed.
How does that sound? Any advice on categories to start with is welcomed.

All advice, suggestions, and help will be very much appreciated.

Fonz · 2006-11-16, 09:31 AM

About the script: v.1 of Xpowerlinks still is a great script and has been lowered in price since they introduced v.2 of the script.

For the categories: Start with 20 or so and later on you can add more categories

XPorn · 2006-11-16, 11:04 AM

don't.

Licker4U · 2006-11-16, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPorn

don't.

japamor · 2006-11-16, 05:34 PM

I'd start by making a hub, if I were you. This is just a collection of all your own sites with as many categories and sponsor ads as you wish. Many hubs look like link lists but just don't take submissions and don't need scripts.
Once you're comfortable with creating a hub than you can start to think about a Link List proper. Do a script search for LL scripts, both free and paid. There's been plenty of threads on the subject over the last few years.
Cheers

rachelo · 2006-11-16, 05:39 PM

Thanks Fonz, that is what I was thinking also.

XPorn and Licker4U: Thanks I appreciate the help given, that is way I read this board every day, for the very best advice you are known to give.

So I guess nobody else has any opinions or advice, well I guess I will just start out with what I know and see what happens.|confused|

Lemmy · 2006-11-16, 05:40 PM

Just earlier today I cleaned up my favorites folder with all the LLs I've submitted to over the past 2 years (100s), and, not surprisingly, quite a few of them have gone belly up. You need to be prepared for a lot of work for little pay for a long while. After having a LL for close to 2 years I dare say that I wouldn't quit my day job if I had one.

When you buy a script don't look at price. If you plan on staying in business for the long haul, the cost of the right script is negligible. I recommend taking a look at Dragon List before you make any decisions. While XPL certainly is a capable script I feel that DL is more flexible and a lot easier to customize with your own design (I own both XPL and DL).

As far as number of categories is concerned I used to agree with Fonz, but I'm starting to wonder if it's better to go for a larger number. You can always fill up the cats that don't get many submits with sponsor hosted material and just let them age and gain PR right from the get-go.

If you haven't done so already, read Preacher's thread on his experience as a fresh LL owner. Lots of good info there. Best of luck!

rachelo · 2006-11-16, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japamor

I'd start by making a hub, if I were you. This is just a collection of all your own sites with as many categories and sponsor ads as you wish. Many hubs look like link lists but just don't take submissions and don't need scripts.
Once you're comfortable with creating a hub than you can start to think about a Link List proper. Do a script search for LL scripts, both free and paid. There's been plenty of threads on the subject over the last few years.

Well, I do have a hub and it is a pain to update and ad new stuff to it, that is one reason I want to start a LL, I am hoping it will be a bit easier to maintain using a script and in the long run I hope to become profitable also.

rachelo · 2006-11-16, 05:50 PM

Lemmy:Thanks I will look into Dragon List, I do want something that is easy to customize. Yes I have read the Preacher's thread and I believe I am ready for it. Thanks Lemmy

Preacher · 2006-11-16, 07:45 PM

Wow, that's the second time my name has been mentioned in a thread today. My head's starting to swell! |rainfro|

rachelo · 2006-11-17, 05:56 AM

Lemmy: What site are you using Dragon List on?

Lemmy · 2006-11-17, 06:37 AM

Quantum Porn uses DL. We-R-Sex uses XPL.

2006-11-16, 09:23 AM	#1
rachelo Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 205	Need advice with new LL I want to start my own LL and after reading this board and making some free sites that are accepted at most LL I submit I think I am ready. (Or maybe I am not really ready but I think the best way to learn is by doing). Anyway, what is the best advice you would give to someone starting a new LL today, besides work, work, and work hard. Also what script would you recommend to start with until the LL starts growing. I really do not want to do it by hand, so an easy to use script that is template friendly would be ideal. I plan on listing my own sites and some of the clean ones that some of you have available to start with and then open it for submissions. As far as categories, I think I will start with just a few and then add on as needed. How does that sound? Any advice on categories to start with is welcomed. All advice, suggestions, and help will be very much appreciated.

2006-11-16, 09:31 AM	#2
Fonz Former pr0n slinger. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 7,932	About the script: v.1 of Xpowerlinks still is a great script and has been lowered in price since they introduced v.2 of the script. For the categories: Start with 20 or so and later on you can add more categories __________________ See how I abuse little trees on my Shumi no Bonsai Blog

2006-11-16, 11:04 AM	#3
XPorn Selling a LL? Text site? PM me Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MI Posts: 661	don't. __________________ Free Sites? -> Free Site XXX Smut Links Gay Pervs

2006-11-16, 05:34 PM	#5
japamor I Love Turkish Delight, they're very moreish. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 578	I'd start by making a hub, if I were you. This is just a collection of all your own sites with as many categories and sponsor ads as you wish. Many hubs look like link lists but just don't take submissions and don't need scripts. Once you're comfortable with creating a hub than you can start to think about a Link List proper. Do a script search for LL scripts, both free and paid. There's been plenty of threads on the subject over the last few years. Cheers __________________

2006-11-16, 05:40 PM	#7
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	Just earlier today I cleaned up my favorites folder with all the LLs I've submitted to over the past 2 years (100s), and, not surprisingly, quite a few of them have gone belly up. You need to be prepared for a lot of work for little pay for a long while. After having a LL for close to 2 years I dare say that I wouldn't quit my day job if I had one. When you buy a script don't look at price. If you plan on staying in business for the long haul, the cost of the right script is negligible. I recommend taking a look at Dragon List before you make any decisions. While XPL certainly is a capable script I feel that DL is more flexible and a lot easier to customize with your own design (I own both XPL and DL). As far as number of categories is concerned I used to agree with Fonz, but I'm starting to wonder if it's better to go for a larger number. You can always fill up the cats that don't get many submits with sponsor hosted material and just let them age and gain PR right from the get-go. If you haven't done so already, read Preacher's thread on his experience as a fresh LL owner. Lots of good info there. Best of luck! __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2006-11-16, 05:39 PM	#6
rachelo Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 205	Thanks Fonz, that is what I was thinking also. XPorn and Licker4U: Thanks I appreciate the help given, that is way I read this board every day, for the very best advice you are known to give. So I guess nobody else has any opinions or advice, well I guess I will just start out with what I know and see what happens.\|confused\|

2006-11-16, 05:50 PM	#9
rachelo Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 205	Lemmy:Thanks I will look into Dragon List, I do want something that is easy to customize. Yes I have read the Preacher's thread and I believe I am ready for it. Thanks Lemmy

2006-11-16, 07:45 PM	#10
Preacher There's Xanax in my thurible! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wherever they screw on my head Posts: 2,441	Wow, that's the second time my name has been mentioned in a thread today. My head's starting to swell! \|rainfro\| __________________ NSCash * This Depraved World

2006-11-17, 05:56 AM	#11
rachelo Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 205	Lemmy: What site are you using Dragon List on?

2006-11-17, 06:37 AM	#12
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	Quantum Porn uses DL. We-R-Sex uses XPL. __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!