Aviva Directories Blog

June 13th, 2006

First, thanks to all Digitalpoint and PHP Link Directory Forums members for suggesting directories for my top 10 designs list. Congratulations to all who made it to this list. I am sorry for not including other good looking directories but hey it is top 10 only.

Ok, enough talk. Let’s see the list.

1. BayEngine.com – Great look and feel, number one with no doubt.

2. AllMediaDirectory.com – Outstanding icons and simplicity lauched this directory to place number 2.

3. UrlShack.com – simple and pleasant design with a very cool color scheme

4. AllTheLink.com – Nice liquid layout with tabbed navigation

5. iPage.info – Very nice organisation of elements, but a little too orange. Anyway, the owner promised to put more colors, so let’s believe him and give him place number 5.

6. AliveDirectory.com – one of most famous directories couldn’t avoid this list. If this list was made 6 months ago I am sure it would be number 1, but with new competition and considering the age of this design I had to place it at number 6.

7. SubmitUrlHere.com – an interesting blue design, which could be much better with some very small modifications.

8. ActiveWebLinks.com – lots of mods integrated into the design.

9. Enono.net – nice liquid design with 3 columns of categories and good adsense implementation.

10. WebSortings.com – cool looking but “punished” for implementing free template with no categories decoration.

This list was made based on my personal opinion influenced by few other people, so it shouldn’t be considered the ultimate truth. If you have anything to say – go for it.

12 Responses to “Top 10 PHP Link Directories Designs”

anon Says:
June 13th, 2006 at 1:03 am

Just wanted to give thanks and appreciation for being considered a top 10 directory. Thanks for all the work you’re putting forth for this project.

I would also like to note that being part of the development the #2 selection gives me great pleasure as well.

Rob

Rod Says:
June 13th, 2006 at 6:28 am

I would like you to start a competition for the WORST looking directory.

To start it, I nominate my directory: http://www.freelinksdirectory.net

If anyone wants to quote on the job of improving the looks of this directory, email me (Rod) on traveltext@cooloola.net

Thanks…

Nick Says:
June 13th, 2006 at 8:39 pm

Wow, Thanks for the great honor of being the #1 Directory.

I put a lot of time and effort into creating the design and I look forward to seeing my directory grow!

Thanks again ;)

Marko Says:
June 13th, 2006 at 11:44 pm

Well, that was little comercial block from Rod, so winners of top 10 please contact him about work :)
And Nick, I can tell you did put a lot of time and effort in that design and that needs little attention. I am sick of rating sites based on pagerank and adsense earnings and wanted to give some atention to other values.
That’s why this list was created.

NONE Says:
June 14th, 2006 at 2:20 pm

Decent list, however bayengine wouldn’t even be in my top 20
I am looking forward to an update next month *smile*

Shabu anower Says:
June 14th, 2006 at 5:24 pm

Thanks ppl for choosing Allthelink.com :)

Serg Aspidov Says:
June 15th, 2006 at 2:56 am

Sweet. I got two of my works in the list :) hehe

Nick Says:
June 15th, 2006 at 5:19 am

I appreciate it Marko. I have given you a free featured link here:

http://www.bayengine.com/Internet/Templates/

And to the unidentified person who wouldn’t list bayengine under his top 20, why is that?

Great Directories on the list, Thanks again!

Marko Says:
June 17th, 2006 at 11:26 pm