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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
If you've spent much time here on the blog or over in the public forums at Resource Zone , you've probably seen us mention many different editor titles - meta, admin, staff and editall, for example - but do you know what role each type of editor plays within the directory? There are two basic types of designations for editor titles. One refers to the breadth of editing permissions, and the other refers...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
For many students, school is now back in full-swing and assignments are starting to pile up. If you (or someone you know) recently returned to school, DMOZ can be a great resource to use as a starting point for projects or research papers for students of all ages. Elementary School through High School As we've mentioned in the past , the Kids & Teens directory contains a wealth of hand-selected...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
A lot of our blog posts are dedicated to exploring the internal workings of the directory or the way in which DMOZ grows, but we don't often talk about how the data is used once it's included in the directory. While the stand-alone DMOZ directory is an excellent resource, many of the information-seekers who benefit from directory content come into contact with it through third-party sites that use...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 08/24/2009
Hi everyone! At DMOZ, we get tons of questions about what editor abuse actually is and how to spot it. In this post, meta editor jensarentoft has provided a very useful primer on the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if you suspect it. Emily - - - - - - - - - - The ODP Editor Guidelines explain the different types of abuse. Examples of abuse that are not tolerated - and may result in account...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
DMOZ provides a wealth of local and regional resources to users in towns large and small across the US and around the world. In this post, editor crowbar talks about the experience of building out these local categories. Emily - - - - - - - - - - One of the more rewarding tasks of editing in the Regional section of the Directory is to find a small locality (city) with only a few listings, and to put...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 06/26/2009
We occasionally get questions from site owners and directory users who have noticed that previously-listed sites are no longer available in DMOZ. There are three primary reasons that sites might be removed, some temporary and some permanent. The list below explains these in detail. The site was down when our automated tools scanned it. Editors use a number of automated tools to help to keep the directory...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
Hey Everyone! Editor lisagirl has provided the latest in our series of posts highlighting portions of the directory, this time focusing on the Shopping section. Emily - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Hello, my name is lisagirl, how may I assist you'?" "Hi lisagirl! Does DMOZ accept shopping sites?" "Why yes, we do accept submissions for all sorts of shopping websites. Have...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 06/05/2009
Hard to believe, but it's already been 11 years since DMOZ launched back on June 5, 1998. In that time, it has grown to become the largest human-edited directory on the web thanks to the tens of thousands of dedicated volunteer editors who have collected, sorted and organized millions of websites into categories on topics ranging from Aerospace to Zoology (and just about everything in between). The...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
We often hear questions from prospective editors who are looking for guidance on how to improve their chances of having their application approved. For this week's post, we've put together a brief tutorial to help applicants tackle the more difficult parts of the application process. Select a Category Selecting the category you'd like to apply to edit is one of the most important - if not the most...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 05/15/2009
Hi Everyone! In today's post we're bringing you the story of how one editor, imrankhan, took the leap from long-time DMOZ user to editor. Emily - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My association with DMOZ started off back in 1999. I had just started using the internet and even the speed of my 56k modem internet connection was enough to bowl me over. Back then, my online activities were limited to sending/receiving...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 05/15/2009
Hey everyone! Back in January, we kicked off the new year by introducing everyone to our team . Today, we're excited to introduce our newest team member , Andy. Please join us in welcoming him to the community! Emily Andy McMahon, Product Manager (dciandy) "I first went online in 1989 with a Commodore 64 and a 300 baud modem. I remember when IM's were called OLM's (online messages) and when you...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 05/04/2009
Everybody loves Google, everybody loves Wikipedia - so why doesn't everybody love DMOZ? Ask people how they search the web, and most will tell you what Google does well, what Wikipedia does well - and what DMOZ doesn't do well. When you think about it, that's quite an odd way to look at search vehicles, isn't it? My car doesn't do backflips, but that doesn't mean I stop driving. I also can't take...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 04/09/2009
Several weeks ago, we asked webmasters and general users to submit their questions about DMOZ. While we aren't able to answer every question, we've chosen a representative sample to address here on the blog. Thank you to everyone who participated! We appreciate your thoughts and insights, and your dedication to the ODP community. Emily - - - - - - - - - - - "I just started my first website and...
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DMOZ Blog (Free subscription) | 03/25/2009
Ever wonder what editors do behind the scenes? What tasks they complete, how edits are made, etc? Editor mollybdenum has provided a great overview of a day in the editing life to help shed some light on the inner workings of DMOZ. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I have been an editor for about four years. I started out with one small category, and I was approved for more categories, as time went on,...
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