Building a web directory initially requires just the domain name, hosting, web directory script, and some knowledge in the language used by the script that you are going to use.
There are both free and paid scripts available for web directories, and they both differ in many features. But anyways if you want to have a start with minimal investment, there are many free directory scripts available for use.
Here are a few of them -
Php Link Directory v2 – One of the all time favorite scripts for web directory, this script has many features in both the free and paid versions. Mod Rewrite for SEO Friendly Pages, Integration of Paypal for Paid Submission, Admin Configuration settings, Many templates and mods are available for customization of the script and directory.
Download phpLd2
eSyndiCat – Includes both free and paid versions in which you can have search engine friendly URLs, thumbshots of submitted websites, alexa and page rank display, Multiple languages, Lot of admin panel options, creation of custom email templates and much more.
Download eSyndicat
Site-Sift Listings – This script has all features in free and paid versions, just the difference is the removal of footer link in paid version. Can have SEO friendly URLs by a single click, backup database anytime to save your data, currency can be changed, admin panel customization, Supports payment processors like Paypal and 2CheckOut. Meta Tags inclusions to link pages.
Download SiteSift
phpLynx – The lately popular script with symbolic categories, saving searches for later use, upto 7 type of listings with different packages, report, refer and rate links. Many other features like SEO friendly URLs etc. This is also available for both paid and free versions.
Download free version phplynx
There are few others like qlweb and freedirectoryscript.com which i would be reviewing later. These are the most known and preferred by web directory owners.
I have used only phpld so far. Will surely give others a try. Thanks.
~Sahil
Thats a great list..
can you recommend any one out of them ?
phpld is the best.. i’m planning to build a web directory and buy phpld3
i agree with u frds … phpld is the best … i too prefer and recommend the same …
i own few dirs and have used phpld for those
Hi
Can I suggest http://www.01webdirectory, to be listed at http://www.thewwwblog.com/list-of-free-web-directory-scripts.html?
Though 01webdirectory.com is a general we directory, it has a few unique features such as –
1. Category Information Page: A unique, original category summary page for each category – Ex: http://www.01webdirectory.com/communications_networking_info.htm
2. Article on Demand: A webmaster along with listing the website, can also request a custom written article for his/her website. Ex: http://www.01webdirectory.com/language-school-boston.htm The articles thus requested are listed here – http://www.01webdirectory.com/articlelist.asp
3. Unque relevant graphic on each category of the directory
4. Apart from Google Adsense, no advertisements.
5. No run-of-site links.
6. Dmoz and Yahoo directory listed.
7. Both Free Listing and Paid Listing options available.
8. One time listing fee for paid listings.
9. Online Since 2003
I hope, the addition of our directory will help make your website more comprehensive along with making 01webdirectory.com more visible.
Have a great Day
Best Regards,
Kamal
I have to prefer and recommend to same directory scripts using in my project.There are many free directory scripts available.
Thanks,