subject: 5 Steps To Building An Online Business Directory [print this page] Building an online business directory is easy and in contrast to what some people think, it"s not rocket science. Here are 5 easy steps which you can follow and use as a guide to building an online business directory.
1.The very first thing you need to know is what your target market is; simply put what kind of business do you want to list in your business directory. If you have no idea about the target market you want to list, you would need to do some research and to know what will be profitable and can earn you some income down the line.
2.The most important factor is registering the right domain name for you. It is the most important thing you need to do and you need to be sure to correct it from the very start as you will not get an option to correct it later. This is a onetime decision you are to make and make sure you register yourself a good domain name. A good domain name should be short and should reflect the niche you are targeting. Adding the word directory will give people an idea what your website is about. Try to get a .com domain name first and if you cannot get one in .com then .net should be your next preference. Once you find your desired domain name, the next step is to register it.
3.The next logical step after registering your domain name is to find you a hosting company. Finding a good hosting company which has a proven record is a must as all your data will be hosted with the company.
4.Now that you have the hosting company, a domain name. It is time you start building your directory. If you have a tight budget, you can use a directory script otherwise you can hire a PHP coder and get yourself a new directory which will look different
5.The final step is promoting your business directory. You have the domain, the hosting company and your website is built so now it"s time to promote it. You can either use online forums, social websites and other such options to promote it slowly. Or you can spend some money to advertise your business directory on some busy websites etc... There are endless possibilities when it comes to promoting your website online. This has to be done in a professional way as the way you promote your website has a direct impact on how the directory will pay you back later.
