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A '''web directory''' or '''link directory''' is a [[directory (databases)|directory]] on the [[World Wide Web]]. It specializes in [[hyperlink|linking]] to other [[web site]]s and [[Categorization|categorizing]] those links. | A '''web directory''' or '''link directory''' is a [[directory (databases)|directory]] on the [[World Wide Web]]. It specializes in [[hyperlink|linking]] to other [[web site]]s and [[Categorization|categorizing]] those links. | ||
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Examples of well known, general, web directories are [[Yahoo! Directory]] and the [[Open Directory Project]] (ODP). ODP is significant due to its extensive categorization and large number of listings and its [[open content|free availability]] for use by other directories and search engines. | Examples of well known, general, web directories are [[Yahoo! Directory]] and the [[Open Directory Project]] (ODP). ODP is significant due to its extensive categorization and large number of listings and its [[open content|free availability]] for use by other directories and search engines. | ||
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A web directory or link directory is a directory on the World Wide Web. It specializes in linking to other web sites and categorizing those links.
A web directory is not a search engine and does not display lists of web pages based on keywords; instead, it lists web sites by category and subcategory. The categorization is usually based on the whole web site rather than one page or a set of keywords, and sites are often limited to inclusion in only a few categories. Web directories often allow site owners to directly submit their site for inclusion, and have editors review submissions for fitness.
Examples of well known, general, web directories are Yahoo! Directory and the Open Directory Project (ODP). ODP is significant due to its extensive categorization and large number of listings and its free availability for use by other directories and search engines.
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