The directory is a key element in making the .nyc TLD an intuitive space for New Yorkers and visitors to our great city. The content, features, and  styles of the directory pages is addressed here.

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Several types of directory pages will be found in the .nyc directory:

• Helper Pages - help.nyc, directory.nyc, index.nyc.
  
• Category Pages - schools.nyc, parks.nyc, hotels.nyc

• Basic directory information - name, address, service/product...
  
• Editorial
• Advertising
  

What editorial content is appropriate?

What advertising is allowed and where?

Features

What search and navigation features are available on directory pages?

• Alpha Search - An alphabetical listing of providers in each category. Will this always favor the traditional letter order in providing results/
  
• Map Search - By neighborhood, by borough, by map click.
• Advertising
  

Page Styles

How are consistency and clarity achieved?

Where on the page are these features located?

What are the logo-marks for directory pages? Where are they located?

Related .nyc Pages

• The .nyc Wiki Home Page
  
• The Directory
• Directory Management

• Directory Page Content Guidelines (this page)
  

• The Operating Environment

• Domain Name Allocation Plan
• The Development Environment
• Connectingnyc Inc.'s Home Page