Introduction – part 1
I lay no claim to being an expert in the directory business but do feel I have learned a lot in the last couple of years. I currently run 1 free general, a couple small niche and my latest project is creating a paid directory from scratch. My first free general was such a spam filled mess that I ended up just closing it down but it wasn’t a total loss as it was a great learning experience.
There are so many posts in the forums about PR, PR and more PR, why pay when there are an almost unlimited number of free directories, instant acceptance and did I mention link juice. It turns my stomach.
I have decided to lay it out as I see it beginning with Free Directories, and ending with what is being done here to present a valuable resource for both my clients (those submitting their sites for review) and visitors.
Before continuing it might be a good idea to review this video, paying special attention to the words used in the first part. He is a master at dropping terms which require studying in the context they are used to understand what he is really saying. It took me many reruns to pick up the important information here and how to relate it to the directory world.
It is assumed that DMOZ, Yahoo, BOTW and a few others are the cream and no need to include them here.

Would you be inclined to hire a company with a name like this?

Willie came across their website and having a tenancy to be quite fond of those who think outside the box and not afraid to push the limits he took a closer look.

After bumming around the website which is a pleasing visual experience, drooling over some of the design work and looking over the client list I can say should I be looking for a design/marketing company they would get serious consideration.

Take a look at their Quhl Laughing Samurai Details page which has a direct link to their website.