Help me in building a directory - Page 2

imaginemn · 07-16-2004, 07:55 AM

Once concern should be the under pricing.

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UN-DER-PRICE: To price lower than the real, normal, or APPROPRIATE value. (Source: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language)

Doesn't sound very appealing, does it? I mean, does anyone really want to be thought of as being worth "less than is appropriate"?

When you charge your products or services lower than "normal", you're automaticlly introducing "yet another hurdle" for the consumer to overcome.

The "it's so cheap there must be something wrong with it" way of thinking.

Does this sound familiar?

But, as everyone here knows there's two sides to every story.

Pricing low is not always a bad idea but you still need to be competitive. If the average pricing is $50 - $300 for directory listings, then $40 sounds like a good deal. If you price it $5. Then that tells ME that they are not putting any effort in it and they are just in it to make a quick buck.

Yes, it will probably get you many people to subscribe. It's only $5 dollars we are talking about. If you are TRULY trying to build a quality directory then the low pricing is going to attract the wrong type of links and audience.

I am not saying you are wrong by doing this I am just giving you something to think about.

imaginemn

Thanol · 07-16-2004, 09:54 AM

Maybe the pricing could vary on different topics. Like a non-profit educational site could be charged $10 while a commercial site could be charged like $20.

awall19 · 07-16-2004, 10:15 AM

I would think if you promoted it properly $20 - $40 is a fair price with plenty of profit margin.

I think allowing non commercial sites or non profit sites dirt cheap entry is the way to go.

nandini · 07-16-2004, 10:47 AM

I was talking about this price of US$5 for first 2 months... till I got a decent PR. It was just to avoid spammers..

But you guys do have some great points.. I will reconsider that..

baggypants303 · 07-16-2004, 12:45 PM

Good luck, the market is tough.

awall19 · 07-16-2004, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by baggypants303

Good luck, the market is tough.

I really do not think the market is all that tough. There are not that many directories that charge a one time fee for a static link.

most directories are crummy. as long as you keep the webmaster in mind you should do fine.

Johan007 · 07-19-2004, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Thanol

Maybe the pricing could vary on different topics. Like a non-profit educational site could be charged $10 while a commercial site could be charged like $20.

I really like that idea... maybe $5 non-profit, educational and information and $10 for commercial sites that link back to you and $20 for those that dont link back... all this adds up to more man hours though

awall19 · 07-19-2004, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Johan007

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Originally Posted by Thanol

Maybe the pricing could vary on different topics. Like a non-profit educational site could be charged $10 while a commercial site could be charged like $20.

I really like that idea... maybe $5 non-profit, educational and information and $10 for commercial sites that link back to you and $20 for those that dont link back... all this adds up to more man hours though

I say dirt cheap for educational.
x amount for quick review
y amount for slow review

worrying about the linking stuff is not probably worth it in my opinion. I think John has shown that you can do a good job of getting links to you and not worry about the people in your directory linking back toward your site.

UKZJ007 · 07-19-2004, 06:36 AM

I think shes putting alot of work into her dir, and taking this issue very very seriously. I'm sure she can get it in a few months too.

By the way dont forget to add my forum

"computer forums" - "http://www.pc-clever.com/forum"

nandini · 07-19-2004, 06:52 AM

PC-clever.. You are on ---
Within launch of the directory.. your site will be listed...
Added in directory - buddy list...

And directory will be launched in 15-20 days...

semji · 07-19-2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nandini

Guys I have decided to build a web directory ..

Nandini,
you have gathered enough information and I am sure you must have received the best of information and suggestions by seo gurus, champions and experts, tell us when the ribbon is going to cut?
all the best
thanx and rgds

semji

nandini · 07-19-2004, 08:43 AM

I am looking for some auspicious day..
Anybody's B'day coming this month...

semji · 07-19-2004, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nandini

I am looking for some auspicious day..
Anybody's B'day coming this month...

'SHRAVAN" would be good, but it will be late, as it is almost one month away.
rgds

semji

MrMean · 07-19-2004, 12:39 PM

the only advice i can, personally give is to choose the code wisely if your going to choose one and not code your own!

UKZJ007 · 07-19-2004, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nandini

And directory will be launched in 15-20 days...

I know how every second feels, I still got about 8 weeks until PC-Clever Version 2 is released. And the directory i'm working on is still not ready for release altho I doubt it will benefit anyone here as its a niche directory due to .gb.net extension of the directory. I would esimate about the same time as you until release.

bidhata · 07-19-2004, 07:12 PM

I can provide you Free Webhosting if you need it. Try to make some part of your directory for Free. All Web masters can not pay 5$. You know what it means in India. Nandini ji. :-)

nandini · 07-19-2004, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bidhata

I can provide you Free Webhosting if you need it. Try to make some part of your directory for Free. All Web masters can not pay 5$. You know what it means in India. Nandini ji. :-)

Thanks for the offer, I really appreciate that, but thanks anyways.
I don`t think $5 has anything to do with INDIA. We are a very good country, and can pay as well. In India $5 is worth $5, nothing more. I do regulary place my sites at $40-$100.

I don`t believe in being cheap or expensive.. but cost effective, thats it.

Even booking a domanin name you need to pay $8-$10, can you find any place in India, wher you can provide me cheaper than that...

I am sorry if I am sounding harsh, but I didn`t like your statement...I totally disagree with that.

Stats_Man · 07-19-2004, 07:29 PM

I have spent a few years gaining a reputation with people involved in running a home business on the Internet. Networking in the forums, AIM, adding articles to the e-zines, etc. When I launched a directory a few weeks ago I targeted the home based owners for a niche directory. I expected the directory to grow slow and steady. It is a relative estimate of what "slow and steady" means to each of us. To me and in this case I thought over the coarse of several months. The first week was a nice pace, maybe two to three submissions a day. Now I am handing the website off to a full time editor and code writer. The last two weeks have averaged 24 submissions a day. Be ready, be fair, do well!

semji · 07-19-2004, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nandini

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Originally Posted by bidhata

I can provide...

Thanks for the offer...

It should not be the matter of charges, must be worth listing for e.g. people are going for yahoo's paid listing.
It is all depend on the directory and the expected mileage would be getting from it.
rgds

semji

ndvakil · 07-21-2004, 08:14 AM

hi,

hope u will get success with this operation.

My Opinion:
you should allow people to submit their site for free for some period of time.

Reason:
That will make your directory database rich. That will be one of the factor to help you our for achieving PR 7.

If you want to stop spammer, you MUST go with human editors.

Wish you all the best.

Regards
N D Vakil