REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest
feature of human-curated internet directory DMOZLive.com
(http://dmozlive.com/) is the ability for users to easily submit
addition, deletion and update requests. A "submit" button on each
one of the nearly 800,000 category pages takes users to a screen
where they can choose whether to add a new site, update an existing
listing or remove a site from the directory. The entire process
takes just seconds.
"After the closure of the official DMOZ site we began receiving
frequent requests for directory updates," says DMOZLive.com Founder
Douglas Olson. "In response, we have
added a self-serve portal to make directory updates quick and easy.
With just a few clicks, users can place new sites in the directory
or make changes to the descriptions and other metadata of existing
sites."
DMOZLive.com collects a one-time fee of $9.95 for adding or updating a site, whereas most
directories impose a recurring, annual charge. Additions and
changes to the directory go live immediately. The nominal fee is
partly intended to discourage abuse of this powerful and convenient
new feature. Requests to delete a site from the directory are free,
but do require review and approval by an editor.
"We're taking a 'trust but verify' approach to submissions via
the self-service portal," adds Olson. "The original DMOZ directory
often suffered from a slow approval process, but DMOZLive.com has
eliminated that frustration. When users submit a site and pay the
associated fee, they can instantly see the new listing in whichever
category they've chosen. This is our way of empowering users to
help maintain the currency of the directory well into the
future."
To provide the most reliable and quality internet directory of
its kind, DMOZLive.com editors will review all newly placed
additions and updates as part of ensuring compliance with
guidelines and correct category placement. Sites that fall outside
the directory's guidelines are subject to removal. Those rules
include the following:
- DMOZLive.com does not accept sites with adult content.
- Sites must feature original content and not be "under
construction."
- Sites should not be primarily vehicles for advertising and
affiliate marketing.
- Sites cannot contain any expressions of hate or violence.
DMOZLive.com succeeded the original DMOZ.com earlier this year
after AOL shut down the domain. The current site is the ultimate
version of the venerable DMOZ internet directory. Consisting of
approximately 3.5 million sites across 800,000 specific categories,
DMOZLive.com is a digital portal into the world's accumulated
knowledge, representing the work of countless volunteer
contributors and editors over the years. A truly global
undertaking, content is available and searchable in 91 languages,
and right-to-left layout is supported for Hebrew and Arabic
text.
Contrary to widespread belief, human curation still has a vital
role to play in making sense of the vast sea of content on the
internet. Humans continue to be superior to machines at
understanding content and context, and in identifying the
highest-quality sites for various specific purposes. Even now, the
world's leading search engine developers turn to humans for testing
and quality assurance.
More than simply a useful and dynamic tool, DMOZLive.com is also
a significant part of internet history. The directory's roots go
all the way back to 1998, when search engines were in their infancy
and internet users depended heavily on curated directories to
discover new sources of information. Olson and his team saw value
in preserving this highly regarded resource; the self-serve portal
represents an important aspect of that preservation effort.
About DMOZLive.com
DMOZLive.com is operated by Midnight Design Productions, a
technology company focused on building innovative web sites and
services. The company leverages world-class design and development
experience to build websites that bring communities together.
Contact Info:
Douglas Olson
Midnight Design Productions, LLC
16541 Redmond Way #512C
Redmond, WA 98077
Phone: 424-202-6196
Email: 180769@email4pr.com
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