Directory websites people can search, filter and join
Listings, categories, maps and paid placements, with submissions you approve before they go live.
In plain English.
A directory website lists businesses, venues, suppliers or members and lets visitors search and filter them. Think local trades directories, wedding supplier lists or industry member listings. The value is in the data: accurate listings, useful filters, and pages that can rank for searches like a service plus a town name.
We build directories with location search using Google Maps or OpenStreetMap, filters by category and feature, and listing pages marked up with schema. Listing owners can submit and edit their own entries, with moderation so spam never goes live. Paid listings and featured placements run through Stripe if you want the directory to earn its keep.
It suits you if.
- You are launching a local or niche directory
- You run a trade body with a member directory
- Your current directory is out of date or hard to search
- You want to charge for featured or premium listings
What we do.
Search and filters
Keyword, category and location search, with filters that match how visitors make their choice.
Map view
Listings shown on a map, with distance search from a postcode.
Owner submissions
Businesses can claim, submit and update listings, with your approval before changes go live.
Paid plans
Free, standard and featured listing tiers billed through Stripe subscriptions.
Search-friendly pages
Category and location pages built around real searches, with schema on every listing.
How it runs.
- 01
Free call
We discuss what you are listing, who submits entries and how the directory will make money.
- 02
Data and prototype
We design the data structure and build a searchable prototype with sample listings.
- 03
Build and import
The full directory is built and your data imported.
- 04
Launch and grow
We launch, open submissions and help you plan further category and location pages.
Questions people ask.
How much does a directory website cost?
Directories are quoted after a free call, based on the search features, submissions and payments involved. Simpler ones can use a WordPress directory plugin, while larger ones are built as web apps, where our development starts from £750.
How do I stop fake or spam listings?
New listings and edits go into a moderation queue, with email verification, Cloudflare Turnstile on forms and optional checks such as a company number. Nothing appears publicly until you approve it.
Where will the first listings come from?
Many directories start from a list you already hold, such as members or suppliers, imported from a spreadsheet. A claim process then lets each business take ownership of its listing and keep it current.
Can it rank for local searches?
Location and category pages give Google clear pages to show for searches like a service plus a town. Rankings still depend on content quality, links and competition, so we cannot promise a position.
Your next chapter starts with a conversation.
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what’s next.
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