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What are Internet Directories?
An Internet directory is also commonly referred to as a web directory. It is a collection of links that are categorized by their topics in order to be more convenient for the individuals browsing through them. An Internet directory can be used to find lists of related websites or lists of related topics. For example, someone who likes riding horses could find a list of horse riding websites.

The most important thing to note is that search engines and Internet directories are not the same thing. It is easy to confuse to the two because they can both be used to conduct a search for specific information. The difference between the two is that a directory is a collection of static links. Unless the website owner updates the list of links, it remains unchanged. Interestingly enough a large number of search engines also maintain a supplement web directory. Managing both a search engine and an Internet directory gives companies a chance to provide users with both a restricted and an unrestricted searching tool.

An Internet directory can be a great resource for anyone who is trying to do quick research. This is especially true if an individual can find a reputable Internet directory. This is going to be a directory that is maintained by a live person and does not incorporate related links into their websites. A large number of Internet directories allow collective editing. This means that anyone can suggest that an item be placed in a different category or submit new items to be added.