Review My Directory Please

twoprime4you · 03-22-2007, 12:23 PM

Please take a peak at my PR5 Web Directory:
http://www.bluefiredezign.com/
It has a somewhat unique (of not especially polished) layout & structure.
I spent some time trying to differentiate this directory as much as possible from the numerous identical PHP directories which are out there and make the links
as SEO friendly as possible. More content will be added as the Dir grows

Mike · 03-22-2007, 02:54 PM

Straight forward, yet just another link directory. Yes, you changed the framework a little bit, but essentially, you've not re-invented the wheel. Then again, why should you? Your directory is PR5, you know that you're successful and that your structure works,...why worry?

hillord · 03-22-2007, 07:49 PM

well.. nothing much..

jl255 · 03-23-2007, 10:27 PM

hope you don't mind if i'm brutally honest..
1. First and most importantly, how can i directory NOT have a search function?
2. Design is not very attractive nor too professional looking. Some colors to divide the segments wld be very helpful.
3. Important links like adding URL should be somewhere near the top where visitors can access easily without having to scroll down. Some visitors never get that far.

Just some simple suggestions, i'm not an expert, so u decide =)

good luck!

Koopa · 03-24-2007, 10:26 AM

Directories are all the rage at the moment and so you have to be quite unique to even stand a chance. You can do this by:
Hiring a graphics designer to create an awesome logo (or yourself if you can), when I think of 'blue fire', beautiful blue flames come to mind and so this could look very nice.
As the market is so congested, you'll have to make the actual content stand out. Maybe make it more graphic-orientated, especially if you follow the past suggestion.

Good luck

seven · 03-25-2007, 03:50 PM

I like the simplicity of your site and the color scheme. When I look at it, I know exactly where you want me to read and I'm not distracted.

You do need a search option like someone said. You also need to change the fonts. Those fonts are very "free templateish."

I do like your banner.

Good luck with everything.

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03-23-2007, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
jl255 NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 51	hope you don't mind if i'm brutally honest.. 1. First and most importantly, how can i directory NOT have a search function? 2. Design is not very attractive nor too professional looking. Some colors to divide the segments wld be very helpful. 3. Important links like adding URL should be somewhere near the top where visitors can access easily without having to scroll down. Some visitors never get that far. Just some simple suggestions, i'm not an expert, so u decide =) good luck! __________________ LinksFactory Web Directory - Quality, PR6, Deep-link Directory w/ Blog Eonte Web Directory - Voted 2nd best design, PR6 premier directory Computer Forums - Computers & Software Exchange

03-24-2007, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Koopa NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Posts: 287	Directories are all the rage at the moment and so you have to be quite unique to even stand a chance. You can do this by: Hiring a graphics designer to create an awesome logo (or yourself if you can), when I think of 'blue fire', beautiful blue flames come to mind and so this could look very nice. As the market is so congested, you'll have to make the actual content stand out. Maybe make it more graphic-orientated, especially if you follow the past suggestion. Good luck __________________ The Smiths

03-25-2007, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
seven NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 951	Re I like the simplicity of your site and the color scheme. When I look at it, I know exactly where you want me to read and I'm not distracted. You do need a search option like someone said. You also need to change the fonts. Those fonts are very "free templateish." I do like your banner. Good luck with everything. __________________ UnderpricedDomains.com \| Domain Name Blog

03-22-2007, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: www.chrome.us Posts: 5,217	Straight forward, yet just another link directory. Yes, you changed the framework a little bit, but essentially, you've not re-invented the wheel. Then again, why should you? Your directory is PR5, you know that you're successful and that your structure works,...why worry?

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