internet search engine directory

A:A a cross between a pure search engine and a directory to give results is a Hybrid Search Engine Directory. Example - Exactseek.com

A:I've put some thinking into this approach. I build niche directories that I then localize for best performance. For instance, I've built a site for locksmiths and then optimized it for "detroit locksmiths", etc. However, the way I read your question, you are wondering if an online directory of local business web sites would help businesses. Traditionally, this has been the domain of local publications and chambers of commerce. We actually host a chamber web site that has 1400 members. Their most visited page is their directory. There is an increase in demand for narrowing the Internet to a local level. I see this demand nearly every day in my business. In theory, the answer to your question would be yes. Local online directories, I believe, are the future. The challenges, however, are not small. Building the traffic to the site and the reputation as a trusted resource are the top two I see. The trust in local publications comes from distribution and the number of eyeballs the ad buyer perceives are seeing their ad. It is easy for them to comprehend. A local directory site must be as transparent about their traffic if they hope to build trust and establish value. A successful local online directory must achieve a similar level of ubiquity in the market. My suggestion here is to make it free to list. You eliminate the dollar barrier and you can focus on other sponsorship opportunities. You could have category sponsors or banner ads. Banner ads, by the way, could really work in such a small market versus the banner ad tiredness people have from national advertisers. I'd collect advertiser email addresses from day one and be very cautious in their use. Get feedback and let them help you build a community. I'd encourage blog posts - maybe even using some blog aggregator software - and other custom, local content. An infusion of capital into traffic building should be considered once the site is up and running with a few advertisers. Is it instant money? No. It seldom is. Local directories take a strong ownership in the local community to succeed. Directories like CitySearch and Yahoo! Local are playing a numbers game based on small percentages of users. Truly successful local directories will virtually recreate the community of traditional publications. Hope that helps!

A:Thats the point of search engines, Again one fault of earch engines are that they cannot guarantee safety of the sites displayed. For example, If u search for desktop wallpapers, 60 - 70% of the search results will have sites which can potentially screw up your pc. So there comes need to install some plugins from say, McAfee siteadisor for safer browsing. So, Local website directories still have a chance, if they can ensure safer sites in them. Any search engine, now existing, cannot guarantee the site safety.

A:http://www.peoplesearchnews.com/

A:I'm definitely too sleepy to read all that .