Should I upgrade too Link management Programs?

An established directory.

[automotivetouchup]

I have an established directory, most of my link pages are pr4. If I go with a subdirectory like domain.com/link/linkspage.htm will things change?
Is it worth a risk of crushing my SERP?
or Should I have started out with a links program to start out with on any new web?

[nakulgoyal]

I don't think so. It actually would depend on what you have in mind to do.

[mack]

I would say yes, but be very careful how you make the change and what software you decid to use.

Chosing the correct software really can make or breal a directory. Use softwre that created static pages, and configure the software if possible to create the same URL's that you currently use for your directory categories.

Using a directory management script will enable you to develop your directory a lot faster. Most scripts also make editing the directory a lot easier by simply clicking yes/no for any user submissions. You can also modify listings, categories ect without having to manualy alter your code.

Hope this is of some help.

Mack.

[yvt360]

related question:

I have static pages with the link ending in:

xyz/listings/details.php?id=555&pageNum_listings=0&totalRows_listings=122

Are the spiders able to get to these pages and index them?

[edited by: heini at 2:46 pm (utc) on Dec. 26, 2003]
[edit reason] please don't post urls/site names, thanks [/edit]

[mrwhy2k]

I think you have one to many variables for Google Spiders to get through. If it was just this:
xyz/listings/details.php?id=555&pageNum_listings=0
Then maybe google would make it through, but that is not even 100% for sure. If you have anything that says ID=****x, then Google may even think that is a session ID and get scared away.

[edited by: heini at 2:47 pm (utc) on Dec. 26, 2003]