Here is a list of all the free phpld templates I could find using all my sources:

*Note: If you decide to use any of these templates, PLEASE keep the designers & sponsors links intact as it is a free service.

Version 2.0:

• BlueGW by Kalina Web Designs
• Simple Tab by WebVerve Directory
• Black and Gold & Summer by Adstrategist
• Visual Theme by Alive Directory
• Blue Remix by Alive Directory
• Soft Garden by Emillie Directory
• Blue Search Template at Aviva Directory
• Highway Template at Aviva Directory
• The Storm Template at Aviva Directory
• Blue Ocean Template at Graffias
• Black Motion Template at Emillie Directory
• PepperMint, SkyBlue, and DMOZ style Templates at Web Designers Directory
• StoneFlash at OSDesigner
• Blocks, Blocks2 and Brandywine at PHPLDTemplates
• Real Blue at RealWD
• Time Out and ZeroOne from NetInventory.net
• 2 Templates from Web2LinkDirectory
• Crimson Drop by Graffias
• Blue and Green Template by Voisd.com
• Flower Touch Template by PHPLDTemplates.info
• My Folders Template by PHPLDTemplates.info
• Fresh Style Template by PHPLDTemplates.info
• Delimitation Template by PHPLDTemplates.info
• Hedonist Template by FreeLegal Forums
• 7 Color Variations Template by Abstract Directory
• Orange Template by Solucija.com
• Dark Red and Royal Blue by Glass Palace Directory

Version 2.1:

• Simple Tab by WebVerve Directory
• Irka Templates by Irka Web Directory
• Autumn by Alive Directory
• GreyWorld by ZenDir
• Black and Gold & Summer by Adstrategist
• Visual Theme by Alive Directory
• Soft Garden by Emillie Directory
• Green Leaf Template at Aviva Directory
• Flower Touch at Aviva Directory
• Black Motion at Emillie Directory
• The Spirit at PHPLDYourSite
• Grey Luxury at PHPLDYourSite

Version 3.06:

• Irka Templates by Irka Web Directory
• Black and Gold & Summer by Adstrategist
• Old Portprohecy Theme by Port Prophecy
• Crimson Drop by Graffias
• Deep Blue by Futuristic Artists
• Blue Ocean by Graffias
• Sky and Sand by Graffias
• Explore by Domaining.in
• 2 Templates from Web2LinkDirectory
• Greyline from OSDesigner
• Stoneflash from OSDesigner
• Templates at PHPLDTemplates
• Dotted Blue and Clarib Themes from Esteban Panzera
• Black Sea Template by Domaining.in
• Soil-Green Template by Domaining.in
• The Spirit at PHPLDYourSite
• Metallic Blue by Domaining.in
• Soft Shot by Domaining.in
• Grey Luxury at PHPLDYourSite
• Template by SEO Court

I choose not to list templates for version 3.05 because webmasters have the opportunity to upgrade to the latest version.

If I missed any templates or didn’t give the correct credit, please let me know.

Enjoy and I hope this is another good resource!

Updated: November 12th, 2006

Important Note: This list cannot be copied or reproduced without consent of BlueRaccoon Directory.

Here is a short list of some directory resources that I have come up with:

Places to announce your directory (Free & Paid):

1. Digital Point Forums - Free to announce your directories. Be sure to read the Guidelines first before posting.
2. v7n Forums - Have a free directory? Announce here. Have a paid directory? Announce here by first becoming a v7n Sponsor.
3. Sitepoint - Announce your directory here for $10. One of the largest webmaster driven communities.
4. Info.vilesilencer.com - Directory Forums for announce & possible inclusion into Dan’s SEO Friendly Directory List.
5. iWebTool - announce your directory here for Free.
6. Directory Owners - a forum dedicated to directory owners & webmasters. (free)
7. WebTalkForums.net - a webmaster community with free advertising.
8. PHPLinkDirectory - free announcement of directories that use the PHPLD script.

Other Directory Resources:

• phpLD Templates - a site dedicated to displaying and producing free templates.
• phpLD Templates - paid and free templates available for all versions of PHPLD versions 2.0-3.06
• Web Designers Directory templates - free templates for PHPLD version 2.0.
• OS Designer - Offering the templates called “Stoneflash” and “Greyline” for both versions of PHPLD.
• phpLD Your Site - site offers templates, help, and directory information.
• RealWD - Offering the Real Blue template & Outstanding template designs.
• Mountain Templates - offering paid templates for PHP Link Directory
• phpLD Info - templates for v2 and v3
• Aviva Directory Blog - Offering free templates for v2 and v2.1
• Directory Spy - a blog with all sorts of helpful hints and articles.
• Monster Submit phpLD Vault - leading producer of mods
• Directory Blogger - a blog dedicated to announcements and news
• Directory Release - a way of announcing your directory through blogging.

Directory Lists

• Strongest Links - a directory list featuring over 250 top directories
• Strongest Directories - a list using the seomoz page strength tool
• SEO Friendly Directory List - the largest seo friendly free directory list. Also includes Paid & Niche directory lists in excel format.
• Directory Critic - a very large free, paid, and niche directory list with many features such as ratings, link details, etc.
• AddURL - a large free seo friendly directory list in partnership with info.vilesilencer.com.
• PaidDirectories - a list containing top paid directories
• PaidDirectoryList - a list of paid directories sorted by pagerank of 4 or higher.
• Koopy.org - a directory list in the form of a phpld.
• CriticDirectory - a list of directories sorted by directory script

I know I missed some resources so stay tuned for part II.

First seen here announced by Praveen of SubmitUrlHere, Paypal has began taking action against directory owners accepting sites that contain gambling type content.

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From Paypal:

We appreciate the fact that you chose PayPal to send and receive payments
for your transactions.

However, after a recent review of your account, it has been determined that
you are currently in violation of PayPal’s Acceptable Use Policy. The
Policy prohibits the use of PayPal to send or receive payments for any form
of gambling activities, including but not limited to payment for wagers,
gambling debts or gambling winnings, whether conducted online, in person or
through any other means of communication. This includes all casino games,
sports books and sports betting, horse and greyhound racing,
person-to-person betting, and certain games of skill. The complete
Acceptable Use Policy addressing Gambling can be found at the following URL:

Acceptable Use Policy

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any
questions, please contact the PayPal Acceptable Use Policy Department at
aup@paypal.com.

Sincerely,
PayPal Acceptable Use Policy Department
PayPal, an eBay Company
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Although most high quality directory owners frown upon accepting Gambling content related sites, many less known directories have been known to list sites of this nature and could now face potential consequences.

Failure to comply results in the locking of your Paypal account from all transactions, incoming or outgoing OR possible closure of account.

We are proud to announce the launch of BlueRaccoon Directory.

After 1 full month of solid design work and countless hours of category structuring, we are thrilled to bring a new fresh web directory to the scene.

BlueRaccoon is a one of a kind directory that allows webmasters to submit their sites, view recent global news, and find great resources by sitewide advertising and web resources.

We have also launched this blog and are working on launching an affiliate program that will include a $50 Signup Bonus for new affiliates.

Stay Tuned for the next updates and Don’t Forget to Submit Your Sites!

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