What is a directory?

A website can be thought of a collection of files that are viewed using a web browser. These files can be grouped for structural or administrative purposes into folders; directory = folder.

directory navigation

A ‘directory’ is also a type of index, where a person locates content through a formal classification system. A directory enables a person to move from a general- to specific level of the classification system (and vice-versa).

A directory of websites is typically grouped and navigated by topic (subject matter) or industry sector, similar to the service categories in the Yellow pages telephone directory.

For example, RomWebs website is listed in the Google Web Directory under the classification:

Regional > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Essex > Business and Economy