June 5th, 2007
PageRank checker. Have lot many such tools on the net. But this one is specially designed for phpLinkBid powered Bidding directories.
Comes for a price of $12.95. Little pricey for it’s size and ability.
Launched by phpLinkBid.com, this is what they have to say about this mod:
“Our PageRank Checker add-on gives your visitors a PageRank checker tool right at their fingertips! Easy to install and even easier to use.”
Live Demo: Click Here .
If you are looking forward to have this mod on your directory, then you can order one from the PHPLinkBid site itself. Order now!
June 1st, 2007
Nerve Black PHPLinkBid template is brought to you by Nerve Directory.
It’s a dar colored template which supports both categories and alphabets. You just have to chose how it should look like, from the admin panel.
It also supports a special package which is handy incase you have advanced link stats mod on your directory.
Here is how the template looks like:
Live Demo: Nerve Directory
Sponsored by: Nerve Directory.
Terms For Use: The owner has this to say:
- You must keep the link to Nerve Web Directory in the footer.
- You may not resell, redistribute or claim this template as your own in any way.
- You may not hold us responsible for any damage or loss due to the use of this template!
I don’t know but perhaps the third point says..Use this at your own risk!…Lol…Just kidding!
Download Link:
June 1st, 2007
Advanced Link Stats is a mod for your phpLinkBid powered directories wherein the stats shows up for the listings in your bidding directories.
The stats include Backlinks from three sources, which are Google, Yahoo! and Technorati. Then there are Indexed pages in three SE’s , i.e. Google, Yahoo! and MSN. The last columns has features like the Pagerank of the listing, .edu backlinks, .gov backlinks and whther dmoz listed or not. Cool work on the mod.
The mod is pretty good and useful. However we believe the concept originally belonged to Big Web Links and Web Directory List. PHPLinkBid could have made this mod look a lot different even if it wanted to have the same features as that of Big Web Links directory. But unfortunately as on now, the mod looks to be a copy.
Anyways, here is how the mod looks like:
Sadly, this mod is not free 
. In anycase you are looking to buy this mod, it comes for $19.95. You can buy it from here: Click Here.
Installation is very simple! Just upload the files, run the installer, and you’re done. Then you need to update/refresh stats of course.
There are two modified template files and some stylesheet changes, but upgrading custom templates should be pretty easy.
We, at Bid Web Directory, recommend you to take backup of your files and data before you add or install any mod. Thanks 
May 30th, 2007
Recently, i came across a blogpost from the owner of the PHPLinkBid script. He has shared his experiences on phpLinkBid and bidding directories and has also stated some useful tips for being a successful bidding directory owner and maximizing your earnings with the phpLinkBis script.
All in all, it’s a good read. However you would want to grab some fresh coffee, or beer, or lemon-ginger tea before you start giving a read to this long but useful post from Gabe (owner of PHPLinkBid).
The article begins in a cool way, with Gabe, coming straight to the point. Here is what he had to say:
Are you ready to earn top dollar with your phpLinkBid directory? phpLinkBid is growing more popular every day and Webmasters are seeking ways to monetize their phpLinkBid Web sites to the max. The goal in this article is to break down some of the most important factors in monetizing your phpLinkBid Web site effectively and joining the top earners.
He talks about some interesting topics, like:
- Understanding your product
- Improving your product
- Promoting your directory
- Marketing to Niche audiences
- Maintaining your directory.
It’s a very well written article which you should not miss.
“This article is intended to help you with a thorough and effective strategy for building, promoting and running a profitable phpLinkBid directory. Your experience may differ from mine, but I hope that it helps you in some way by sharing the ideas and methods I have developed from my experiences.” - Gabe
You can read the complete article here at:
How to Maximize Earnings with phpLinkBid.
Good Job Gabe!
May 20th, 2007
Sleek PHPLinkBid template is brought to you by Bidding Web Directory , Web Directory List & Alive Web Directory.
The themes looks good. Blue and white color combinaton are universally appreciated, and that’s what this template uses. Overall, a good template.
Screenshot:
Sponsored by: Bidding Web Directory , Web Directory List & Alive Web Directory.
Terms For Use: Sleek is a free phpLinkBid templates. However you required to keep the footer links to the sponsors as they are.
Download Link: Click Here
May 8th, 2007
This is awesome work from Ally Web Directory. 
Just two hours into the new script being launched, we already have a new template for phpLinkBid 1.2 . This is super fast from Ally Directory
Okay, the BidWebDir template looks cool. Specially coz it’s named on our bidding directory. The template is sponsored by Web Directory List And Ally Web Directory.
The categories, the link leader and the top X links, we have it all. Even the partners or sponsor links can go in there in the sidebar. The template is very beautiful indeed. The icons again are awesome. A must to have kinda template.
Screenshot:
Full Screenshot: Click Here .
Sponsored by: Web Directory List And Ally Web Directory
Terms For Use: BidWebDir is a free template. However you required to keep the footer links to the sponsors as they are.
Download Link:
Click Here
Note: Works best on four columns categories.
Please Leave Your Feedbacks On The Template.
May 8th, 2007
PHPLinkBid announces a new version of their popular bidding script, today on May8th’2007.
The one and foremost most significant change has been the addition of categories to the script. That is, that instead of alphabets, which were considered not as much seo-friendly, we have categories this time, which behaves the same way as on other directory scripts.
You can see a live demo at Bid Web Directory which has been updated with the latest version 1.2.
Note: If you are upgrading from 1.0 to 1.2, you should have been sent an email regarding that. Only download the “Upgrade Only” package and not the full download package. This small tip will help solve lot of time
Remember: If you are upgrading from PHPLB 1.0 to PHPLB 1.2, then always remember to backup your files and database. So that you do not lose the data, if any error occurs.
However if you are planning to buy a the script, then no problems for you. Go and buy the script, download the latest version and install it as per instructions.
Whatsoever be the case, it is recommended that you thorughly go through the manual at phpLinkBid site for an easy installation or upgradation on your bidding directory.
PHPLinkBid Script Manual.
For buying a new script, you can ofcourse visit the website www.phplinkbid.com .
April 20th, 2007
XBlack And XBlue are very cool looking free PHPLinkBid template by XtremeLinkBidding Directory.
The templates are big, spacious… So the user has the availability of space to add more resources to his/her PHPLinkBid powered directories. The color combo is nice and pleasing. Fluid width most probably. What’s more…Well the template is easy to customize, so you have an easy job in hand, working on your template.
Screenshots for XBlue and XBlack…..respectively…
Sponsored by: XtremeLinkBidding (Both Templates)
Terms For Use: XBlack and XBlue, both are free templates. However you required to keep the footer links to the sponsors as they are.
Download Link:
XBlue : Click Here
XBlack: Click Here
April 18th, 2007
Humm (Digital Point Member) recently pointed a very important thing which is of great deal of importance for all PHPLinkBid Directory owners. Please note what he has to say and this is not to be taken lightly
This is very important and you should fix this issue so that all the sites listed in your directory gets the maximum returns.
Recently there have been many bidding web directories coming up and most of them are using script from phplinkbid.
The script is easy to modify, redesign, etc but I would like to bring notice to Bidding Web Directory Owners that their link detail page (the page where you increase the bids which acts like a detail page) give out a “nofollow” link to the link owner.
Kindly edit your link.tpl file and edit the following line:
<div class=“link-date”><a href=“{link_url}” rel=“nofollow”>{link_url}</a></div>
And replace it by:
<div class=“link-date”><a href=“{link_url}”>{link_url}</a></div>
Humm is a member at DP and owns the bidding directory: Dollar Link.
His contributions are greatly appreciated.
Note: This is the case in the default template that comes out with phplinkbid script. Most of the templates available for phpLB have been taken care of. However we suggest that you do check your link.tpl file. Great Thanks
April 18th, 2007
DollarLink is a new CSS based free PHPLB template. Loads up really fast and works well on your PHPLB powered directories.
The template is close to original, yet better in many many ways. This is much more clean and you bet it’s professional as well. Ofcourse the striking feature is the sidebar for your sitewide sponsors or links. I really appreciate the idea of centralizing the “Top Bidder” right near the top. This really gives that much relevance and worth to your top bidder. Looks great and much recommended
Screenshot:
Sponsored By: Premium Business Web Directory & Big Web Links Permanent Bid Web Directory .
Terms For Use: The DollarLink template is free to use as long as the footer links to the sponsors remain intact or rather as it is and without the use of any “nofollow” attributes 
Live Demo: Dollar Link
Download Link: Click Here .
