Recommendations for directory scripts?

[megri]

I have been using lot of directory scripts or directory software in last 6 years and found very good scripts in PHP and CGI, which are free. I will like to discuss the few here.

I liked the most is Gossamer Threads Link Script.



http://www.gossamer-threads.com/



We are using this script at http://www.indiabook.com/

What you think about this.

[megri]

Good directory script should have following features:


1. Multi-level category system
2. Search engine friendly pages. Can generate plain HTML or atleast staic URL pages .
3. Integration with Paypal or 2checkout. (although not a very important point)
4. A good control panel.
5. Cross-references.
6. No tracking of clicks on links. All link should be static in nature.
7. Not too expensive.

[kiran]

Hi,

Thanks for the information. I am fan of your directories and love them, God!! you have lot of great directories.

Can you please tell us the free php directory script with static pages, it will be great helpfull for beginers like me.

and also i would like to know the scipt you have used for webmasterscity.com to integrate in to searchfeed.com account.

If i am asking too much sorry.

Thanks & regards,
Kiran

[megri]

You will have to use mod-rewrite which is more useful. Well you can try infowizard which make static pages

On webmastercity.com we are using cgi script and have integrated searchfeed also

[megri]

Linker

• Linker is a category search engine which has a fast and stable structure, convenient usage and a lot of functions.
• Linker allow you to easily create and manage a Yahoo or AltaVista style category site.

[megri]

PowerSeek
$399 with free install. One of the better directory scripts available.

http://www.focalmedia.net/pseek.html

BosDev Directory Script
Links indexing directory for presenting visitors with an organised heirarchy of links. Static and non-static versions available. Costs a one time $50 fee.

http://www.bosdev.com/bosdirectory/

phpHoo
Free script good for making smaller direcories. If you have an exceptionally large idea it would be a bad script to use, but a great script for smaller sites.

http://www.cable-modems.org/phphoo/

WSN Links
WSN Links has a one time license fee of $35 to run up to three coppies of it's directory script at different locations.

http://www.wsnlinks.com/

DB Master Directory Script
(free or $20) This script has many cool features and allows you to even rate things which do not even have a URL.

http://scripts.dbmasters.net/index.php?n=42&id=40

Just Another Directory Engine
free script based on php & MySQL. Can provide a static or dynamic directory.

http://scripts.digitalmakers.com/dmjade.php

Free Links Directory Script aeDirectory
Directory script that builds search engines friendly, static pages. Main idea is to build effective structure to maximize directory traffic potential, heavy optimization and heavy traffic volumes.

http://www.aewebworks.com/aedirectory.htm

[megri]

Duncan Carver's Link Management ***istant totally automates your reciprocal link partner management, allowing you to focus entirely on securing more strategic link partners to increase your websites link popularity & search engine rankings...

Simple PHP Link Manager is an easy-to-install and configure link management system that facilitates categorized links and flexible display. It also counts the number of times a link has been accessed. It runs on PHP/ MySQL and comes complete with the HTML form and script to insert new entries, and the script to display it. It comes documented with a very easy to understand "Read Me" file and well commented scripts.

LinksCaffe is a mySQL database driven link indexing script written in PHP 4. Using the admin script you have full control to add/modify/remove any link(s) or categorie(s).

DUdirectory is a free Links Listing Web application. Backend by Access database, DUdirectory can store thousands of links in category. Each link is displayed with full detail and description, also with its related links. You can customize DUdirectory to list only the links that you want to offer your visitors such as about Internet, books, games, or music. DUdirectory is an excellent add-on for your Web site. Start building communities and attracting more visitors to your site by using this free application.

aeDirectory is a full featured links directory script that is loved by both search engines and users. And it is absolutely free (GNU public license).

[megri]

Another directory script


Get more information here

http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Link_Indexing/index.html

[megri]

Another one

http://www.phplinkdirectory.com