Bidding Directory - What next after hompage?

[temi]

The main reason I use bidding directories is because you can get you site on the homepage. Once the homepage of a bidding directory is too expensive or its dominated by gambling site, I don't use them any more, there seem to be no life in a bidding directory once it gets to this stage of its life.

This was illustrated by an email I got from a bidding director I had my site on offering links on its homepage for a fraction of the money those who got there via bidding paid.

So, its there no life left in bidding directory, once the homepage is saturated?

 

[Bisje]

I had the same thoughts about this... only thing you can hope is that your PR is climbing as fast as the bids...but in the end I'm sure there is a moment where the price is to high, regardless of your PR...

 

[rhyswynne]

Hmmm....I think responsible bid directory owners (such as myself ) would generally block bids from gambling sites, but I Know what you mean. I'm put off buying a link on zorg links because the top link is over a grand :S

 

[vicdigi]

Bidding directories are difficult subjects. They are getting overun by casino and gambling websites and this is a great shame.

I have very recently caused controversy on this subject regarding casino and gambling by still stand to the belief that we will accept them but not by any means let them overun the site.

On the other, I agree. It gets to the point where bidding directories will not get any submissions. Of course, unless the bidder is wishing to spend big money and for this they would need to see good return on their investment - TRAFFIC coming to their site.

 

[SkinnerW]

The way I see it - bidding directory owners should work hard on every category and promote them as separate directories. I always said that niche directory has much better chance for success than a general one. Also - gambling links can not affect non-related categories...

 

[temi]

I'm put off buying a link on zorg links because the top link is over a grand :S

That is another thing, I am not talking about zorg link in particular but quite a few of those "top bids" are fraudulent. They are basicaly 'you bid one grand in my bidding directory, and I bid one grand on yours' and some poor fool thinks its real and out bid it, usually the gambling sites.

 

[Meti]

It is one of the reasons, I am not sure if I should launch my bidding directory or not. I was thinking about making a unique category structure, add content for each category and further on.

I need some advice

Meti

 

[chilie]

but quite a few of those "top bids" are fraudulent. They are basicaly 'you bid one grand in my bidding directory, and I bid one grand on yours' and some poor fool thinks its real and out bid it, usually the gambling sites.

Thanks for sharing this.

 

[temi]

It is one of the reasons, I am not sure if I should launch my bidding directory or not. I was thinking about making a unique category structure, add content for each category and further on.

I need some advice

Meti

I think you should go ahead (as long as you use LBS you can bring your own new angle to it and you should of course not do the fraudulent type of bid I described above, experienced webmasters can see through it.

 

[rhyswynne]

I think you should go ahead (as long as you use LBS you can bring your own new angle to it and you should of course not do the fraudulent type of bid I described above, experienced webmasters can see through it.

couldn't agree more (even though I don't use LBS - probably would've if I'd have been aware of it). Also be as helpful as possible. One of my bidders had a problem, I fixed it, he upped his bid by $5 to show gratitude. It's more than just a quick way to make money, it takes time, and dedication.

 

[espmartin]

I'm still thinking of starting one...but not sure I have the time or funds to promote this
type of site.

 

[mikey1090]

when the bids reach high like mine on zorg-links.com, people get scared away.

I have 0 casino sites listed on my site.

Also all homepage bids are 100% paid for. I have paypal reciepts to proove it.

Bid slowly. Add $20 a week and after around 6 weeks you are on the homepage. Simple really. Thats what i did on bigweblinks...

 

[mrcrowley]

Bid slowly. Add $20 a week and after around 6 weeks you are on the homepage. Simple really. Thats what i did on bigweblinks...

Thats a very good point. It is a bidding directory after all. Some people seem put off by the idea of increasing their bid and think once they have made an initial payment that should be it. But you are paying for a valuable homepage link so it should be worth adding a little funds now and then. You would pay a monthly or yearly fee for a sitewide i don't see how this is any different.

 

[rhyswynne]

Yeah. I'm quite surprised that a number of my links "get it" - they try and outbid each other, but I suspect my current leader would not bid any more.

 

[SkinnerW]

Yeah. I'm quite surprised that a number of my links "get it" - they try and outbid each other, but I suspect my current leader would not bid any more.

it's normal in the beginning when you are talking about 1-3-5 bucks. I would probably pay extra $1 if it will move me on the front page. When you see triple digits bids it's a different story...

Have you noticed that 99% of the time it will be another directory in the top position?

Does the phrase "one hand washes the other" rings the bell?

 

[rhyswynne]

Have you noticed that 99% of the time it will be another directory in the top position?

Does the phrase "one hand washes the other" rings the bell?

It is seemingly an industry unto itself, but I can understand why.

Owners spend tens of thousands of dollars promoting them, so they get a fair bit of traffic, and it's quite clickthroughable (often the owner encourages clickthroughs). That's not including pagerank benefits too.

 

[Meti]

I think you should go ahead (as long as you use LBS you can bring your own new angle to it and you should of course not do the fraudulent type of bid I described above, experienced webmasters can see through it.

Thank you for your view, I think I shall proceed with my bidding directory. I think I will use LBS as the script, the new version looks impressive.

I am aware of that issue temi, I can see it through myself, and it looks very unproffesional; also, I would never lie to my customers.

Meti

 

[rhyswynne]

I believe further adding to the point that the chances of your bidding directory being the major income for you is nil, so don't let it be. However, it's great for a little extra thing to add to your portfolio for a little extra income a month (mine is around $20/month)