XenKingDir: Link / Business Directory (Directory)

I'm thinking about using this and replacing the phpld link directory script the old owner had here..

http://xenforo.com/community/threads/surreyforum-xenkingdir-link-business-directory-directory.20706/

Here is a live demo, what do you guys think?

 

I checked the demo, and it looks like the plugin has some SEO.

The listing display is also pretty good. It looks like it's got a lot of options available.

Problem is, it doesn't look like a real directory to me, like the old one did.

 

You don't think the screenshot looks like a real directory?
I like phpLD a lot, I've used it for years and have built a few directories, I know we can make a really nice setup with it. The thing I like about this is it's all tied to the user accounts and the forum, people can "like" listings even.
I don't see a way to monetize this version though and that's a pretty big deal for me ATM..

 

Hey, silly, I just told you that the old directory looked like a real one!

OoooOooH! We've got a programmer!

Yes, tying accounts is a big plus!

In what way, to monetize?

 

lol.. fair enough

offering "featured" links is one way to monetize a directory
Those links are above all other listings on the page and can offer 3 or 4 addition "deep links" with that listing.

 

Ahhh! I see! Makin' money, I see!

 

I'd rather make money through the directory vs covering the forums with ads.

 

You don't need to cover the forums with ads. Just one ad!

 

That's one more then we have right now