Google and PHPLD

[fuser00]

Hi, i was wondering what will happen with Google and the recent boom of the Php Link Directories (PHPLD). Google claims that they dont like repeated sites and content. What happens with those category dumps for this script. Directories are starting to look the same because they all have the same templates and categories. The only thing that changes is the domain name. Google seems to be okay with them and alexa seems to like them (i started a directory and passed from 4.000.000 to 300.000 in 15 days) but what will happen in the near future? I mean thousands of directories with the same content (categories, templates and even links).
I know how hard it is to create 1000 categories one by one but i really believe that it will pay off in the future to have original content. Ive submited my site to many directories and it seems to be everytime the same. The structures are exactly the same so its like an automatic thing to select the "appropiate category" for my link.

What do you think about this?

If you were to make a directory, would you spend some effort in a custom made category structure and template or will you just copy paste the structure and choose a ready made template?

I have myself a phpld template and category dumps site because its on but im making a custom made directory and paying for a custom made template as well for a new directory.

 

[snowbird]

It all depends really on how you wish to go about this directory. If you are satisfied with the template then use that. But as for myself, if at all possible I would try to go with something unique and different. This would help you especially when submitting to popular directories such as dmoz.org and joeant.com. Editors like to see new unique ideas. Not to mention if you make your directory different from the rest, you will have a better chance of having returning visitors since your site will stand out among the rest of the directories.