PPC vs. "Monthly Fee" Directory.

Benefits, Positioning?

[andmunn]

Hello All,

I'm in the process of releasing a very niche based directory, which caters to business. There are a couple sites in this niche which provide directories on a PPC basis, however, there are none that offer a "flat fee" monthly basis - i.e// non ppc directory.

I am confident i can build a successful directory in this niche, however, im' unsure whether to go with a PPC engine or a "standard directory" (non-PPC).

What are some of the benefits / disadvantages of either? There has been some talk of "fraudulent clicks" on the PPC engines, so i'm thinking about positioning this directory as a non-PPC directory with a "low flat fee" and no worries about fradulent clicks($30/mth).

Whats your opinion? PPC or non-PPC? Benefits, Disadvantages, and possible ways i can position a non-ppc directory as a "good alternative". I'd also like to position it in such a way as it's not a "competitor" but rather another avenue to advertise your "goods".

Andrew.

[Sid_Egg]

As far as I can see, you submit to a directory more for the search engine presence than the actual visitor clicks, thus, Monthly Fee makes more sense (and is much less coding!)

[awall19]

with small general directories they can be ran for one off fees, but if you are doing a niche one and work hard to promote it then recurring fees should be a good option. just make sure you add some quality resources free to help build the database