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monetizing a directory: charge for paid inclusion review like yahoo?

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monetizing a directory: charge for paid inclusion review like yahoo?
Wondering if LinksSQL would allow one to easily setup a directory where 24 hour review inclusion could be purchased like Yahoo Directory does.

How difficult (or costly) would it be to setup links sql for the following scenarios:

a.) all links require payment via paypal or other processor to be put in the validate queue for review within 24 hours

b.) links in some categories require payment via paypal or other processor to be put in the queue for review; other categories are free to suggest links to.

c.) different rates for different categories to submit a site for review/inclusion

d.) there are two validation queues: 24 hour review paid via paypal or other processor links and no-gaurantee free links which might take a month or more to review and validate depending on the rate of submission and the reviewers time.
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Hi Jeff,

Point a) is not difficult to achieve, but points b), c) and d) make things quite complicated.

If you wish to have Gossamer Threads handle this as a custom job for you, let me know. Should you wish to work in stages, you can definitely start out with the program with Point a) functionality and then expand the functionality as your directory grows.

Jack.