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[grumpydasmurf]

In the Construction Resource Directory I didn't see a section for "roofers" I wanted to add myself.

What about a search function for the site? There are some good free ones out there. I have taked dgs search and altered the heck outta it.

[Rich]

Roofing would be under CSI Division 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection.

I thought about adding a search - but there isn't enough information yet to make it worthwhile. Once I get some more articles up I may add one.

[grumpydasmurf]

Thermal and moisture protection really? Hmmm... Yeah in the most strict sense I suppose we are thermal and moisture prevention technicians, however is a consumer ever really going to think about that?

[Rich]

That is mostly just due to the CSI breakdown. Waterproofing and roofing etc are in that division. There is a new breakdown that is supposed to be incorporated - maybe it already is. The problem is that there are like 50 or 60 divisions in the new one instead of 16 in the old.

[grumpydasmurf]

CSI is really just usefull to spammers. Consumers looking for roofers don't say I need the CSI whatever. Just my opinion, if your goal is for consumers to find contractors.

[Rich]

I guess I don't understand why the CSI breakdown is only good for spammers? What does spam have to do with the age old method of breaking down construction activities and scopes of work?

[grumpydasmurf]

Let's say Joe the consumer comes to this site looking for a brick layer. When Joe gets to the site he sees: Masons, most people know a brick layers are masons.

Now lets say Jane comes to this site looking for A roofer. Jane sees: Maybe specialties, maybe contractors, maybe moisture.

Now a spammer knows what CSI he/she/it is targeting and would know right were to go. If you go to buy a list from any data broker, and it's all CSI based. See my point? Hell, I didn't even know where to list msyelf LOL. Not a big deal I am just trying to give you another perspective.

[Rich]

I guess that's what the search is for :D
I approve all the submissions so I can make sure all the keywords are correct and relevant. Honestly, I do understand what you are saying - the difference between a consumer finding something versus a contractor submitting to the correct category.
Also.. I think anyone who submits to the directory is a spammer anyway. I guess that's the whole basis of it - but some of them actually link back to me. :D

[Rich]

Oh.. forgot. Want to see spammers?
Look at the last couple of new users. the aaa brothers. They all had links to some crap (porn etc) I deleted their websites from their profile. Maybe I should start spamming them with a bunch of emails.

[grumpydasmurf]

spammers go to great length for the .0005 cents per click. I remember when spamming was the thing to do. Ahh the internet. I love it. I used to make good money with banners and spamming links late at night when I couldnt sleep in chat rooms.

[Rich]

hahah.. we do what we need to do don't we. Just that some people are more diligent than others. :D