Directory

Originally published 2008-09-16 — legacy article preserved from the original site.


Search Engine Optimised, Website Directory

SEO, Built-in.
Cutting Edge Web Directory.

seo|Directory is an on-demand search engine optimised, web directory. Although it is simple to use - it is feature packed to make your website look great but more importantly to make sure your content can be found on the search engines.

The directory script can be used to create standalone directories like ineedhits.co.uk and jungledirectory.com, or can be incorporated into your existing website as a link exchange directory.

Generate Revenue
The seo web directory software makes it easy to generate revenue with built in payment gateway support and billing features.

Fixated Support™ is included with every on-demand solution with every customer experiencing fast responses to critical issues, unlimited technical phone support, guaranteed 100% network and website availability.

seo|Directory combines a modern design with cutting-edge seo, usability and accessibility features including:

  • Search Engine Friendly website addresses e.g. http://www.site.com/example.html not http://www.site.com/page.asp?ID=example
  • Tableless design and 100% CSS based
  • W3C Web standards compliance
  • XHTML 1.0 Transitional.
  • CSS Validates
  • Valid 508 Accessibility
  • Cross Browser Support


Key Features

Simple, Quick and Easy

  • No limits imposed on the number of categories and sub-categories.
  • Full text search.
  • Filter to analyse the title and description of submissions to the directory to help ensure the correctness of the submission and optionally block bad words.
  • Supports mod_rewrite to allow for search engine friendly URLs.
  • Cross linking of categories.
  • Per category description and meta description.
  • Express listings can be randomly rotated onto the home page.
  • Page Caching to reduce sever load.
  • Index of all categories grouped alphabetically.
  • Rating system, listings with higher ratings are displayed nearer the top of the category. (Can be turned off)
  • Entries can have an additional detailed text description. (Can be turned off)
  • Per category banner ads, which can have an expiry date set.
  • Directory wide sponsorship links on the bottom of pages with the ability to set an expiry date for automatic contact of the advertiser and renewal payment.
  • Each entry can have a thumbnail.
  • Suggest a new category form.
  • Report broken link or bad entry form.
  • "What's New" pages showing all listings added in the last 30 days. (Number of days is configurable)
  • Top-level categories can be assigned unique icons.
  • Category suggestions are queued for review in the admin interface.
  • Broken and reported links are queued in the admin interface.
  • Parked pages are actively looked for are queued as broken links.
  • Article pages can be added to categories in addition to category descriptions.
  • Large categories are automatically split over multiple pages.
  • Listings are sorted by level (paid or free), rating and finally alphabetically.
  • Optionally reads meta data from site during submission.
  • Express listings supported with payment through PayPal, 2Checkout or NOCHEX.
  • Control which categories will accept submissions.
  • New submissions are queued for review before being added to the directory.
  • Requests for modifications to existing listings are queued for review before the directory is updated.
  • Automatic sending of emails informing the submitter of acceptance or rejection.
  • Categories and entries can be moved within the directory.
  • Can share the database with other scripts through use of table prefixes.
  • Delivered site is validated CSS and XHTML 1.1.
  • Dead and reciprocal link checker.
  • Support for IP to country databases to allow submissions to be blocked by country or only accepting submissions where the web server or submitter are in a valid country. More information.
  • Accuracy of this function is dependent on the IP to country database being used.
  • Blocking of submissions by IP addressed, URL or email address.
  • Up to 100 category and detail page template variations can be created and used on a per category basis.
  • Automatic daily generation of Google and Yahoo! sitemaps.
  • Ability to run in a mode so that listings are ordered within categories by the amount bid over a base price in place of votes. See bid order configuration.
  • Optional remote publication interface allowing listed sites to push news items or full page text for instant publication within the directory. Live Pages can have a lifespan applied to them.

What do we deliver?

  • On-Demand, Search Engine Optimised Web Directory
  • Custom Template Design to your specification
  • User Guide in html format

How much does it cost?

Website Builder costs £1295+vat for setup and £50+vat per month.

Your monthly fee includes premium UK hosting with 100% Uptime Guarantee
and Fixated Support.

What next?

Speak to one of our Consultants today to arrange a demo and discover how SEO can help your business by calling us on (Ireland) 074 910 1762 or (UK) 0871 284 0968.

We'll discuss all of your web directory needs and requirements with no pushy sales pitch and no obligation to you.