Due to the changes within the search community many pay for click sites have appeared. While a few have had their successes, there has also been many failures. The most common reason for failure is that databases have been small. 

While some sites are charging for listings, their appears to be a problem of getting content quality sites. Even large sites need the help of Google, Open Directory, or Inktomi to balance their inventories. Recent checks of current databases, including Yahoo provide proof of many dead links, non-updated sites, and poor consumer confidence. Constant changing of program costs and policies are indicative of future problems. The Interment was meant to be free, but dot com failures and user disgust are widespread. Proof of disgust has been the over use of pop ups and banners, which yielded less than acceptable results.