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Make Money Online With Web Directory
A web directory is a website that specializes in linking to other websites and categorizing those links. Don't get confused; a web directory is different from a search engine. A web directory displays results based on category and subcategory while search engine displays results based on keywords. You can build a substantial amount of traffic in a short time with a well-put together web directory.
To build a web directory you will need some hosting and domain name. Namecheap.com for domain name and godaddy.com |
for hosting are among many who offer these services. Keep in mind that your domain name should be a keyword related with the niche of your web directory. Say if you want to build a web directory for dog lovers, then you would name your web directory something like doguniverse.com; make sense, doesn't it?
The next step will be deciding what kind of script to use for your web directory. There are many scripts available in the market, range in price from free to very expensive. I suggest you look into Phplinkdirectory, because they have a free version available. Besides their support forum is very helpful, they also make it easy to install the software.
After you're done with your script, then you will need to choose a template for your directory and customized it. Phplinkdirectory also has number of templates you can choose to customize from. Most of the templates are easy to change and don't require any source code to do so. With minimal Photoshop work, you can customize any template to meet your expectations.
Once you satisfied with the way your directory look, then you need to start getting the word out. The best way to promote your new directory is by submitting press releases, posting to forums, blogs. Also submitting articles to as many other directories as possible and starts a link exchange campaign. If you have some budget for advertising, consider purchasing some links on top pages of other directories with higher page rank.
By following these steps, you can enjoy the success of your web directory. Keep in mind that success doesn't come overnight. It might take a few months to see the results you want, but you should see your work pay off if you consistent.
About the Author
Lily Boynton is an Internet Marketer enthusiast.
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