Web Directory Owners are Gardeners

Starting a web directory and growing it is a lot like gardening. First, you have to have a plot of land. Whether a general or niche topic directory you'll need a domain (location), web host (sun light), script (soil), and a category structure (layout).

Once the site (garden) is open for business you'll need to choose which websites to add (seeds). Choosing quality websites (seeds) is critical for the long term success of the site (or health of the garden). Selecting quality sites and writing decent descriptions will give the listings (plants) the best chance for success (healthy growth).

Like seeds, website listings need water and fertilizer to grow. Think of these as traffic (water) and promotion (fertilizer). The more of these the seeds receive the bigger they'll grow. The healthier the web directory (garden) becomes the larger it will grow. Over time people will be happy to pay you to list their websites in your directory (plant their seeds in your garden).

So if you're a directory owner be sure you select good seed stock, water often, and fertilize on a regular schedule. Some of us have green thumbs and some don't.

If you're looking for quality directories to submit to don't overlook the future prize winners. If you spot a careful and conscientious gardener plant your seed there as it'll grow along with the garden giving you a good return on your investment.

For some quality directories run by excellent gardeners visit All Top Directories and BigGuide's Web directories section.