Which directory script is the best for SEO purposes?

ryukenden · 05-12-2008, 01:28 PM

I have seen quite a lot of ready made directory scripts. Which script is the most suitable for SEO purposes?

thanks for your comments

C.Whyte · 05-12-2008, 01:48 PM

I use PHPLinkdirectory.com and love it. The script is pretty cheap (I think $25 or so) and has TONS of pre-optimized features (it even makes perfect google and yahoo sitemaps to be submitted!)

redz · 05-12-2008, 06:00 PM

I used to use phplinkdirectory myself, and a tip for you for better SEO results, make sure you use your own categories, and not a category dump

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djmc · 05-12-2008, 11:40 PM

In theory the ideal Directory script does not have too many layers, like an onion.

the more layers that need 2B peeled back, the more PR gets DILUTED.

For example, I usually submit to "Shopping ==> Weddings"

but some directory scripts have subcategory , in my case its "Shopping ==> Weddings ==> Music" (the deeper you go, the less PR gets distributed to your site)

In the case of those directories that have just "Shopping" (no sub-categories):

I'll look for "Arts & Entertainment" (PR wise, its better to be in a Top Category, rather than going deeper into the subcategory "Entertainment ==> Music" , or even worse: "Entertainment ==>Music ==> DJs")

What am I getting at?

Keep the directory script SIMPLE, with ONE layer of sub-categories below each Top category.

And, DO NOT buy or use any directory script that does not have "Wedding" as an available category.

Finally, the ****TIEST directories are the ones that only have a handful of categories, and the lazy editors lump everyone into the category "XYZ"

n3o · 05-15-2008, 05:11 AM

nice suggestion djmc .. so can u suggest any free or paid script ?

djmc · 05-15-2008, 07:43 AM

I don't really know the names of the different programs, but the "PHP Link Directory" seems to be a good one.

stfrancis · 05-20-2008, 12:15 PM

phpld works well.

jerry4695 · 05-20-2008, 12:23 PM

I would on any given day will go with PHPLD
their support is awesome
the script is awesome
lots of free templates
and installation is just a breeze.

The free version has some limitations but still i think its good one..

my 2 cents

Hafsoh · 06-01-2009, 08:26 AM

Link bid script (LBS) is great and its free!

entrabnetworks · 06-02-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hafsoh

Link bid script (LBS) is great and its free!

its really good

thanks for this

planetbuzzman · 06-01-2009, 08:48 AM

Depending on your purpose a good directory script for link building that I have used in the past is AutoLinkExchanger and can be found at www.autolinkexchanger.com