online directory

**Ideahoppers** · Mar 13, 2009, 05:37

I'm looking to create a directory website for a certain country (not USA). Is there an API currently available for this? What features can I integrate to drive more traffic to the site as well as make some passive income?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

**dvduval** · Mar 14, 2009, 17:33

What do you mean when you say API? Are you wanting to import links from an existing source maybe.

Passive income from a directory would normally come from either advertising or paid link reviews.

**Ideahoppers** · Mar 14, 2009, 21:54

Importing links from an existing source would be one aspect of the site which I am also not sure how to go about. And, the API that I am referring to is an open-source program that I can use to build the website on top of (similar to what is available for shopping carts.) This website will be a type of yellow pages directory.