To improve the chance that your submission will be accepted with the wording you propose, take time to write a title and description consistent with Directory guidelines. To summarize:- The submitted title for a business or organization website should be the entity's official name.
- Descriptions should be factual and free of hype or promotional language.
- Use phrases and sentences, not lists of keywords.
- Don't repeat the name of the title in the description.
- Don't Capitalize Every Word. Avoid ALL CAPS.
- Don't use ampersands (&) or exclamation marks (!). Don't use abbreviations or slang.
- Describe the types of information found on the site, as well as the subject of the site.
- Observe how existing listings are titled and described.
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 19:55:38
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 19:56:51
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Contents for most of these is apparent from their titles. What follows are notes to clarify a few areas where we thought the title itself was insufficient:- Architecture - For sites about the area's architecture, not about the area's architectural firms. Architectural firms are listed in the Business and Economy category (in the sub-category, when available, titled Construction and Maintenance: Architects).
- Artists and Galleries - Does include art-selling venues such as regular weekend art shows in public parks.
- Clubs and Venues - Includes all venues catering to the performing arts -- from concert halls, to coffee houses, to clubs and bars specializing in live entertainment.
- Libraries - Includes public and private libraries. It includes those of colleges and universities, but not those of elementary and secondary schools.
- Museums - Includes museums devoted to a broad range of subjects, including history, science, technology, and nature, as well as arts and culture.
- Bands and Artists - The band and musical artists must be actively performing. Providers of these services are listed geographically in the category that best fits their primary service area.
- DJs - Includes karaoke jockeys. Providers of these services are listed geographically in the category that best fits their primary service area.
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Contents for most of these is apparent from their titles. What follows are notes to clarify a few areas where we thought the title itself was insufficient:- Advertising and Marketing - Includes agencies, consultants, services, and signage companies, but does not include photography and video production. Photography sites are listed in the Arts and Entertainment category. Video production sites are listed in the Business and Economy category (in the subcategory, when available, titled Industries: Entertainment: Audio and Video Production).
- Agriculture - For sites about the business of agriculture. A "Business and Economy: Agriculture" category is not to be confused with a "Science and Environment: Agriculture" category, which is for sites about the science and techniques of agriculture.
- Animals - Topics include breeders, kennels, livestock, pets, and veterinary services. Sites about animal welfare and animal shelters are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Society and Culture category (in the subcategory, when available, titled Animal Welfare).
- Beauty and Cosmetic Services - For websites about businesses whose primary focus is non-medical health and beauty services. Topics include beauty salons, make-up artists, tattoo studios, health spas, and massage therapists.
- Construction and Maintenance - Topics include architects, builders, janitorial services, and specialists in heating, air conditioning, and plumbing. Sites related to interior design and landscaping are not listed here, but are listed instead in the Business and Economy category (in the subcategory, when available, titled Home and Garden).
- Marine Sales and Services - Includes boat dealers, yacht brokers, marinas, and sellers of marine parts, accessories, and services. Businesses renting and chartering boats are listed in the Recreation and Sports category.
- Organizations - For groups promoting business in the area. Please note that a specific industry trade organization is often listed in the category for its industry.
- Services - For types of services not covered in other categories. Examples include appliance repair, child care, house-sitting, errand-running, piano tuning, and language translations.
- Shopping - For brick-and-mortar retail stores in the area. In addition, for countries other than the United States, a country-level category may also contain distance-shopping sites if the prices are quoted in the local currency and the products are shipped from that country.
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Contents for most of these is apparent from their titles. What follows are notes to clarify a few areas where we thought the title itself was insufficient:- Specialized Instruction - Topics include driver's training, adult education programs, intensive foreign language schools, and programs offering instruction outside the traditional classroom.
- Vocational and Technical - For educational programs that are specifically career-related.
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Contents for most of these is apparent from their titles. What follows are notes to clarify areas where we thought the title itself was insufficient:- Agriculture - For sites about the science and techniques of agriculture in the area. Sites about agricultural businesses are listed in the Business and Economy category.
- Forestry - For sites about the science and techniques of forestry in the area. Sites about forestry businesses are listed in the Business and Economy category.
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 21:04:17
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 21:11:39
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 21:35:16
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 21:39:33
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by rzan at 2007-03-03 21:42:14
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