Directory Websites

A directory brings many listings together in one searchable place, whether businesses, professionals, properties or events. We build directory websites with listings, search and filtering, and a submission and moderation flow so the directory can grow while staying accurate. The build is delivered by Fera, the MayR Labs software delivery unit, under your one LaunchPad invoice.

Who it's for

• Associations listing their members or accredited providers
• Entrepreneurs building a local business, property or services directory
• Organisations publishing a searchable list of vendors, events or opportunities

What you get

• Listing pages with the fields your directory needs
• Search and filtering so visitors can find the right listing quickly
• A submission flow for people to add their own listings
• A moderation flow so you approve listings before they go live
• Public pages explaining the directory and how to be listed
• The site connected to your domain

What we need from you

• A written outline of the workflow the site has to support, such as listing fields, categories, who can submit and how approval works
• Your copy and images, or a brief
• Any existing listings you want to start with
• Your domain, or preferred names if you need one registered

How it works

1. We go through your directory model and workflow with you.
2. We confirm the scope, including listing fields, filters and moderation rules.
3. We design and build the site, then share a preview for testing.
4. You test submission, moderation and search, and we adjust.
5. We launch on your domain and show your team how to moderate listings.

Why LaunchPad

• Moderation built in, so the quality of listings stays under your control
• Search and filters designed around how your visitors actually look for things
• Built by Fera, our in-house delivery unit, with one invoice and one point of contact

Frequently asked questions

Can I charge for listings?

If paid listings are part of your model, include them in your outline and we will cover them in scoping.

Can you import my existing list?

Yes. Share it with your outline and we will plan how to bring it in.

Will listings appear on search engines?

Each listing has its own page, which gives search engines content to index.