We have set up a forum for the directory contest where people can discuss the contest, show their listings, discuss rules and so on. The contest is coming to an end and a lot of excitement will happen.
If you want feedback on your listing, sign up. We will also email every member when the winner finally gets announced.
Here is the
official directory contest section of the forum.

Guy Kawasaki will be one of the speakers at Elite Retreat Monday March 19th and Tuesday March 20th at the San Francisco Downtown Courtyard, San Francisco, CA Elite Retreat. Amongst the speakers are also Jeremy Shoemaker, Lee Dodd and quite a few others such as
Aaron Wall from SEO Book
Darren Rowse who runs Pro Blogger
and also Kris Jones and Neil Patel.
This event is one you don´t want to miss. If you are interested as you should be,
Call Today (800) 888-8151
and mention that Michael Dammann sent you.
Enjoy the event and blog about it to share some wisdom with the rest of the internet marketing world.

FrogEngine.com is now for sale. The site includes a well-established web directory, a forum with many quality members and of course this blog.
At this time I am taking private offers.
It will be up to the buyer to lateron reveal details of the transaction publically or not.
I have one set price in mind and this is an excellent deal for the right, businessminded buyer. Buyer must agree to honor all current advertising deals.
To make me an offer or ask me a question, please email
mike at searchfeature.com

Here is the thread on DP and the one on WTF and the one on Search feature forums.

There is still time to bid. Bid now!

The answer is NO. You may want to scroll down to Alexa and read for yourself.

Just something I saw and like. Here is the info on how to get the plugin.

Check out this thread and help me put together the best directory of niche directories.

You may be the King of Search Engine Marketing, but if you ignore the power of marketing in general, you´re missing out on some serious business.
Here are a few tips on how to create a strong online presence:

- Pick the right domain.

Branding is the key. Implant your business´name into the minds of everyone coming across your site, seeing a banner of yours, hearing about you or reading a comment regarding your products and services. A name needs to stick. Getting a long keyword domain name with dashes is not the way to go. The search engine benefits are miniscule and no one will remember how to get back to your site.

- Get a brandable logo.

Anything will do. No need to be too artsy. A Nike swoosh type of logo is all you need. Be unique and recognizable.

- Create a slogan.

Silly or not, it´s better to be giggled about than no one mentioning you at all.

- Design a site that is easy to use.

It´s better to have a white background with only links and information than a site that´s confusing. people want to go on a site that has what they´re looking for. They find it, they are happy. A nice, clean design is recommended. But don´t overdo it. As long as a site serves its purpose and puts your company in a good light, you are good to go.

- Best foot forward.

When you add content to your site, place your most popular products on the homepage. And your biggest money makers as well as special deals. If you haev a contest going or if you´re running a blog with interesting info, put that on the homepage as well. Whether you have a nice looking link (text or image) going to your blog or, even better, add your blog feed to the homepage, those are things that keep folks coming back to your site to read upcoming stuff.
Let them know you´re alive and that there´s more to come.
I don´t recommend having that feed or link on top. That´s where your products should be. I would recommend adding it on the bottom, but on the side is fine as well.

- Mike

If you are a sponsor and you are not listed in this thread, please post it there or email me at mike at searchfeature.com
Feb. 6th is approaching fast, and I will create a page with all the sponsors, paid and non paid.

Mike

is coming up, if you have input or want to keep informed about it, visit DP.