Local directory network

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Remote data accessing – Using interconnected networks

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C709S219000, C709S249000

Reexamination Certificate

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08086699

ABSTRACT:
A strategy for developing an internet-based network of directory-style websites, where each site operates independently as a fully-developed portal for its local online community and concurrently functions as a portal for the network as a whole, providing access to the other directory-style websites on the network. Various potential configurations are presented. The method eliminates the need for a central portal website, while transforming each URL on the network into a directory-style website with high value content and links. One configuration combines locality with profession to establish a network of locally-based, directory-style websites, each with its own community of local professional therapists: effectively establishing an online network community-based therapists using interconnected but functionally separate URLs. In this networked example of directory-style websites, the therapists utilize the public's access of each URL as a means to communicate with and educate their local geographic community about relevant counseling and therapeutic concerns. The result is that each website benefits from the content, links, and the various types of interactions the therapists provide to their potential users. Their work maintains the growth of the website, potentially enhancing the search rankings for each website in the network. Concurrently, since each URL operates separately but is part of the network of therapist websites, each site can benefit from sharing content, establishing two-way links, and referrals. This synergy should enhance the search engine rankings for each website in the network. Other configurations are discussed and presented. The concept of a link and referral management system for this specific online environment is explored.

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