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3) For an alternative, consider creating a database of resources in your word processor,
spreadsheet, or database program. These applications permit a more comprehensive
database than your browser.
Exercise 5-2 -- Finding Super Directories for Your Link
A popular way used by many sites to attract a target audience is to build a comprehensive
"super directory" or "mega-directory" of links to related Web sites. The sites listed in the
directories provide a convenient, valuable resource for members of that audience. These
directories exist in nearly every field or special interest.
Not only are these directories doing the targeted audiences a favor but they are doing you
one too. They attract the target audience you want to reach. It’s important that you find
these Super Directories and ask that a link to your site be added.
Guidelines for Finding Super Directories Worksheet
1. Begin your search at these sites:
Yahoo -- Follow the links to the Free_for_All_Pages page and select from the
general directories those suitable for your link:
Computers_and_Internet / Internet / World_Wide_Web / Searching_the_Web /
indices_to_Web_Documents / Free_for_All_Pages
Yahoo – Again at yahoo, this time drill down through the directories and
subdirectories to locate special interest Super Directories. Look for keywords in
the title or description such as "Directory", "Resources", "Center", etc.
Search.com – C/Net’s Search.com search multiple search engines simultaneously.
They make it easy for you to continually narrow your search until you have a
manageable list of links.
Infoseek - When your search turns up a couple of likely candidates, click on
"Similar Sites" for other links.
A "Meta-directory of directories" for specific target audiences.
Argus Clearinghouse -- A thorough compilation of resources.
The Info Service (over 21,600 links) - With so many links, including a link to
"mega-directories", you stand a good chance of finding plenty of valuable resources
for your database.
Lesson 5 Pg. 7