[Princeton]

First, I want to thank you for keeping us within the "loop". I'm just speaking for myself but it makes me feel more of an "insider" than an "outsider". (I hope this continues.)

Second, I think you made the best choice. I always said a DIRECTORY would be the best solution.

1. It will increase traffic especially if the section is SEO.
   1. Will increase sales
   2. Will increase membership
   3. Will increase participation
   4. Will increase free available addons
2. It decreases liability.
3. Less man-power vs. the other mentioned solutions
4. It offers MORE to all vBulletin owners.

Regarding Submissions

• Allow submission of logo - great for branding (ADVERTISEMENT)
• Payments should be on an annual basis.
  1. Ensures dead businesses are removed
  2. Increases revenue
• Offer per link (ala kart) and membership (no limit on links)
• Price wise - it should be high enough so that it discourages submissions from EVERYONE; but, low enough to be competitive.
• It would be great if customers could sort links via (state/country) ... eg. used as a risk factor (some people would rather do business within a specific area)
• Allow dynamic urls for tracking purpose
• Display POPULAR/HOT based on hits
• Display a RATING - based on a 1-5 stars rating
• Do NOT allow commenting - that could get ugly; and, it may require man-power

With that said..

Free addons will never decline..

• A good business person will continue adding free addons
  • It's the best way to advertise a business.
  • It's the best way to create good karma.
  • It's the best way to build a reputation.

Businesses come and go..
The business environment is very competitive. At any time, a business could close down ... no one can control the success of a business.

• It's the customer's responsibilities to "shop" for the best business.

Create a usable interface...

Get feedback from a handful of people to ensure it's success. PLEASE PLEASE ... DO NOT HAVE ONLY STAFF/CODERS REVIEWING THE INTERFACE.