I own and run a PHPLinkBid Directory site - fortunately, I know enough about scripts to install it myself and get it configured to run properly. (OK, I've made a note to myself to buy some add-ons and find a prettier template - but these things are cosmetic.)
These link bid sites are a good way of getting backlinks for your web site - especially the ones such as PHPLinkBid which have RSS feeds for categories. There are many other directory scripts published which offer similar RSS feeds.
Link Directory scripts generally cost money - some a few dollars, others many hundreds of dollars. So you would think that someone spending money with a view to making a return on their investment would take the time to make sure that the directory is working correctly. As I surf the net looking for other places to buy links, it amazes me completely that the configuration of the directory has been ignored.
For instance, I have come across several directories where the owners obviously have forgotten to find the section where they put in their paypal address - so someone wanting to buy a link ends up sending money to a duff paypal address. This is hopeless - and very frustrating.
PLEASE - if you run a PHPLinkBid site, check to see that your PayPal address details are correct.
... my other beef with directories is that people are unrealistic about the prices they can get when they are starting up their directories. My recommendation, especially for the first few months, is to start cheap - $1 per listing to start with is great - that way, your directory gets populated with links. The whole purpose of a link bid directory is to encourage people to pay more to be on the front page of your site - so you need at least ten purchased links to encourage the competition to pay to be top of your link directory.
Oh, and don't forget to promote your own directory - because the more popular and visible it is, the better your results are going to be.
With that in mind, please don't forget to check out my own directory and place a bid - I am actively promoting it too - and as I do so, you will get the benefit of my efforts in bringing traffic to the site. :)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Cubist Vase of Flowers on Table by Francoise Gilot - for sale on eBay
Cubist Vase of Flowers on Table
Original Artist's Crayon Drawing bby Francoise Gilot
"Picasso's Beloved Muse"
Dimensions: 5 inches by 6.5 inches
Signed and Dated 1946. The Original label and sales information is on the back of the picture.
This artwork is still in its original picture frame.
This artwork is registered in the Francoise Gilot Archives.
The artwork was purchased from Francoise Gilot at a show by Riggs Gallery in San Diego, California in 1988. Ms. Gilot attended the show with her husband, Dr. Jonas Salk. During the sale, Ms. Gilot stated how hard it had been to get paper after the war. Ms. Gilot did this drawing while she was living with Pablo Picasso.
This artwork is very vibrant and colorful with strong strokes and good definition.
About the Gallery where the drawing was purchased - Riggs Gallery was a prominent gallery in San Diego and Mary Riggs, the owner, was Francoise Gilot's representative on the West Coast. Dorothea Elkon was her East Coast representative. Since Ms. Gilot and Dr. Salk lived in San Diego.
Francoise Gilot is a French Painter, born in 1921. From 1946 to 1953 she worked with Pablo Picasso, learning, teaching and sharing the wealth of his tremendous talent. During this time she also worked with Henri Matisse, developing a strong friendship with the elderly painter. She lived with Picasso and had two children with him.
Ms. Gilot has acted as a visiting professor of the Department of Painting, Drawing and Etching at the University of California at Idyllwild. She also maintains a studio in New York City.
Cubist Vase of Flowers on Table
Original Artist's Crayon Drawing bby Francoise Gilot
"Picasso's Beloved Muse"
Dimensions: 5 inches by 6.5 inches
Signed and Dated 1946. The Original label and sales information is on the back of the picture.
This artwork is still in its original picture frame.
This artwork is registered in the Francoise Gilot Archives.
The artwork was purchased from Francoise Gilot at a show by Riggs Gallery in San Diego, California in 1988. Ms. Gilot attended the show with her husband, Dr. Jonas Salk. During the sale, Ms. Gilot stated how hard it had been to get paper after the war. Ms. Gilot did this drawing while she was living with Pablo Picasso.
This artwork is very vibrant and colorful with strong strokes and good definition.
About the Gallery where the drawing was purchased - Riggs Gallery was a prominent gallery in San Diego and Mary Riggs, the owner, was Francoise Gilot's representative on the West Coast. Dorothea Elkon was her East Coast representative. Since Ms. Gilot and Dr. Salk lived in San Diego.
Francoise Gilot is a French Painter, born in 1921. From 1946 to 1953 she worked with Pablo Picasso, learning, teaching and sharing the wealth of his tremendous talent. During this time she also worked with Henri Matisse, developing a strong friendship with the elderly painter. She lived with Picasso and had two children with him.
Ms. Gilot has acted as a visiting professor of the Department of Painting, Drawing and Etching at the University of California at Idyllwild. She also maintains a studio in New York City.
Cubist Vase of Flowers on Table
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