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Hampstead
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Posted: 2008-Jan-16 22:55
I am helping our local council to modernise their website. One feature they want is to have a directory of local businesses.
I would like to use some software in order to do this. Can somebody recommend any free directory building tools?
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animated3d
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Posted: 2008-Jan-17 00:48
there is a php directory building script , on some directories you can see a link to it.
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beth_lk
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Posted: 2008-Jan-17 02:35
is software as "effective" as by hand? I am pretty sure demoz is by hand right? I know its by humans lol
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Quadrille
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Posted: 2008-Jan-17 13:29
Dependson the size of the directory.
A few hundred entries can easily - and safely - be maintained in plain vanilla HTML, but once you get above that, you need automation. ODP is dripping with automation; the editors couldn't function without it!
If you google [directory script php], you'll find some. I don't think any one script (of the free ones) stands out - it's a matter of finding one that you feel comfortable with, that has what you need, and is flexible enough to fit in with your other stuff.
For what it's worth, if you raise your target to about $25, you'll find a wider selection, and some are much more user friendly.
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Hampstead
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Posted: 2008-Jan-17 14:24
Thanks for the tip.
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beth_lk
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Posted: 2008-Jan-17 18:21
Hampstead - free or paid please be sure to also search for reviews ! I did some research ( thinking I could help you out some ) and the reviews from users did not support what the owner/programmers claimed the scripts could do - be careful some of the 'side effects' were nasty !
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Hampstead
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Posted: 2008-Jan-18 09:03
Thanks Beth - I'll have a good look around.
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