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October 11th, 2008
This is my first “rant”. Sometimes I get so vexed at the incompetence or laziness, or maybe just simple rudeness of the webmasters of other sites that I have to talk about it. Here’s the latest example .
I decided to join a few directories, to publicize Tropical House Plants … just trying to get the word out about us. So about a month ago I filled out an application on the WordPress Directory site in order to get listed. They are now charging a fee for this.
“Due to high volume of submits and maintainance, all submits from Today (02-Mar-2008) will have a minimum fee.”
A regular link with a reciprocal link back to them had the lowest cost, so I decided to go with this option. I put up the small badge shown here as a link to poweredbywp.com.
I filled out their form, which included a space to enter the URL of my link, which I did. After filling out the required CAPCHA, I was immediately presented with the following error message:
“A link to http://www.poweredbywp.com/ could not be found at the specified URL.”
Well, that was simply not true. The badge link WAS there! So I sent them an email asking them to please fix the problem with their form.
Three emails and three weeks later, I have yet to receive any sort of reply, even though it is clearly stated on their website:
“We will respond to you within 2 working days.”
So I would strongly advise any webmaster thinking about applying to this directory NOT to do it! Save yourself the frustration and find another directory that wants your business. There are some badges in the sidebar for a few directories which are easier to join, and are also free.
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I had an issue like this. They don’t seem to care
June 5th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Dont let them get you down! Keep at it, well Worth while.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:34 am
I thought those links directories actually did more bad than good. Google may qualify your site as being in a “bad neighborhood”.
June 30th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Why aren’t more people talking about this? I shared this blog with one of my co-workers and they felt the same way that I did. You need to share this with more people and get it out there so that many people can understand.
July 11th, 2009 at 4:54 am
I can understand how you are feeling! I was having this issue to lately, glad I found this and im not the only one
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
I’m glad you brought that up as I’m relatively new to blogging. I’ve set up a “community” in order to empower people to take more responsibility for their own health by exchanging information with others. It is a shame that people like you and I, who are freely sharing knowledge are being penalized for trying to do a good deed. I can’t understand why they’re charging??? Keep up the good work!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Wow Really Nice Blog with lots of information. I will def be checking back on this site from time to time. thanks for all the info. take care now
August 10th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
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August 14th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
You should report them to the bbb for false statements on your website that led you to waste your precious time.
August 24th, 2009 at 4:50 am
Pretty frustrating definitely and I will avoid using them in the future - thanks for the info. !
August 24th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Nice post. Like the observation..