subject: Web Directory Software: Important Definitions That You Need To Know [print this page] Web Directory Software: Important Definitions That You Need To Know
Business directory software can be used to create your own online business where you list businesses that may fall into a certain category. Perhaps you plan to list all the businesses in your city, or perhaps it more specific and lists all the wedding related companies in a certain area, or it is related to online companies or blogs.
Whatever niche you are plan on having, here are some important definition and how they relate to this type of software.
Open source scripts: scripts that are not encoded, therefore allowing you to make changes in the HTML and PHP coding. Open source scripts are highly desired as you can make changes to the design and functionality of the software.
Documentation: are the help files or web pages that are available for the software you just bought. This should include an installation guide, getting started guides and troubleshooting.
Listing packages: These are the packages that your businesses will choose from. There might be a free basic listing package that does not allow them to upload a logo or images, and then their will be upgraded packages that cost more money and give the businesses more features.
Paypal ecommerce integration: The software uses Paypal's IPN technology which means that you can easily manage payment for subscriptions on your directory.
Search spider friendly (SEO optimized): This means that the software code and titles have been written in a way that make your directory easier to find by search engines and thereby bringing you higher volumes of traffic.
MySQL database: A database in which you can install your directory software. To gain access to your MySQL database, contact your web service provider.
Admin panel: This is this area in which you will customize your directory. In the admin panel you can add and modify package listings, users, subscriptions, as well as see your earning and statistics.
Google Maps API key: You will need this in order to set the google mapping function in your business directory, and most directory software will walk you through this step in the admin panel.
