Major Category FAQs
Adult/, Arts/Music, Health/, Recreation/, Regional/, Science/, Shopping/, Society/, Sports/, World/
Adult Guidelines
Official guidelines specifying adult web sites and their appropriate placement in the directory.
Applying for New Categories: Advice and Guidance
It is suggested that you read this document before applying to any new category.
Category Checking Guide
Official advice on how to critique the work of other editors.
Colleges and Universities Official Template
Template for categories of US universities and colleges, includes a sample category.
Creating and Maintaining Regional Subcategories Un
Official information on subcategories divided by geographical area outside the Regional category tree.
Editall Guidelines
Official instructions for Editall and CatMv editors.
Gambling Guidelines
Official guidelines for editing ODP gambling categories.
Kids and Teens Guidelines
Official guidelines for Kids and Teens editors.
ODP Guidelines
Official general editing guidelines for ODP editors in all branches of the directory.
Preferred Terms
List of suggested standardized names for common types of subcategories.
Real Estate Guidelines
These official guidelines address the placement of real estate agent and agency sites in the ODP Regional category.
Regional Guidelines
Official guidelines for editors in the Regional branch. Editors should use these guidelines during the Regional reorganization and for ongoing maintenance.
Travel Guidelines
Specifies how to organize and where to place travel sites. This includes lodging, travel agents, tour operators, travel guides, transportation, and travelogues.
What Should I Do About Not Found Errors?
Official guidelines for dealing with Robozilla error messages.
World Introduction
General introduction to the World (Non-English language) hierarchy of the directory.