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sufi · 01-03-2008, 01:39 AM

My question is for all directory owners. What have you observed from last few months? I have seen a decline of about 80% in paid submissions and decline of 30% in free submissions. Do you think that end of directories is near?

puffin · 01-05-2008, 09:23 AM

yes Paid submissions have gone down badly after Google has started dislike paid links. things gotten worse after directories like alive directories lost their PR. I think people are now worried about paid submissions.

sufi · 01-05-2008, 01:43 PM

So what do you think would be the best bet for directory owners now? There should be some way to generate revenue otherwise they won't be able to survive in next few months..

SpOrTsDuDe.Reese · 01-05-2008, 02:31 PM

Some change needs to be done.

Neusha G. · 01-05-2008, 02:38 PM

Subscribed.

Hunter1 · 01-05-2008, 02:39 PM

We have seen a little drop in submissions in the last few months but it hasn't been terrible.

Directories are still an excellent source for advertising and OTHER in my opinion but we will see in the next couple of Goog updates!!

Let's not forget Yahoo and MSN which love backlinks from directories!

We will see!!

SpOrTsDuDe.Reese · 01-05-2008, 02:58 PM

Yahoo and MSN search is becoming overlooked through Google. People have even started using

as a verb: "Just Google it." Google is soon monopolizing the search engine industry.

bizwiz · 01-06-2008, 06:11 AM

I think general directories will face a harder time than a niche directory.

webeweb · 01-06-2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bizwiz

I think general directories will face a harder time than a niche directory.

I agree with you on this but i am no pro!!! :eek:

SpOrTsDuDe.Reese · 01-06-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webeweb

I agree with you on this but i am no pro!!! :eek:

Same here lol.

BladeMaster · 01-23-2008, 01:14 PM

They will drop their PR, but not the traffic

anantshri · 01-23-2008, 01:17 PM

well i am not at all in support of the concept of general directory if you have a niche directory then its good but general directory need to go one or the other day.

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01-03-2008, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
sufi Field Master Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 222 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	Directories - Finished? My question is for all directory owners. What have you observed from last few months? I have seen a decline of about 80% in paid submissions and decline of 30% in free submissions. Do you think that end of directories is near? __________________ LinksHut Web Directory

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puffin Senior Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sky Posts: 1,264 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 550.00	yes Paid submissions have gone down badly after Google has started dislike paid links. things gotten worse after directories like alive directories lost their PR. I think people are now worried about paid submissions. __________________ Free SMS ~ VoIp Conferencing ~ Car Insurance ~ Home Loans Free Online Fax - Free SMS Messaging - Free Phone Calls - Cell Phone News - Free Stuff

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sufi Field Master Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 222 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 0	So what do you think would be the best bet for directory owners now? There should be some way to generate revenue otherwise they won't be able to survive in next few months.. __________________ LinksHut Web Directory

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Hunter1 Senior Staff 7up Pinball Champion! Baccarat Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,172 iTrader: 9 / 100% Hunter Bux: 18,026.33	We have seen a little drop in submissions in the last few months but it hasn't been terrible. Directories are still an excellent source for advertising and OTHER in my opinion but we will see in the next couple of Goog updates!! Let's not forget Yahoo and MSN which love backlinks from directories! We will see!! __________________ l GuideHunters.com l Devhunters.net Directory l Web Directory l Be a star in The DevHunters Directory

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01-06-2008, 06:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
bizwiz More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,867 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 715.00	I think general directories will face a harder time than a niche directory. __________________ DropShip Business \| DropShip Business $1 Bid Directory \| Dogs for Sale \| Coffee Shop \| pókersuli

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BladeMaster New Hunter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 / 0% Hunter Bux: 10.00	They will drop their PR, but not the traffic

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anantshri Field Master Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: INDIA Posts: 228 iTrader: 4 / 100% Hunter Bux: 20.00	well i am not at all in support of the concept of general directory if you have a niche directory then its good but general directory need to go one or the other day. __________________ DON'T LEARN TO HACK,HACK TO LEARN http://anantshri.info http://linuxgurus.info

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