Use Cases
See What You Can Build with Directorist
From local business directories to job boards — explore real-world examples and learn exactly how to build each one.
Popular Directory Types
Each of these can be built and launched using Directorist — no coding required.
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Business Directory
List local businesses with categories, reviews, maps, and contact details. Perfect for chambers of commerce or city guides.
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Job Board
Create a job listing platform where employers post openings and candidates browse by industry, location, or role type.
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Real Estate Listings
Showcase properties with photos, pricing, amenities, and map integration. Ideal for agents and property managers.
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Restaurant Guide
Build a food discovery platform with menus, reviews, cuisine filters, and reservation links for your city or region.
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Doctor / Clinic Finder
Help patients find healthcare providers by specialty, location, insurance, and ratings. Great for medical networks.
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Classified Ads
Launch a marketplace for buying, selling, and trading items locally — with categories, pricing, and user messaging.
How It Works
Three simple steps to launch any type of directory.
Step 1
Install & Configure
Install Directorist on your WordPress site and choose the directory type that fits your use case. Setup takes minutes.
Step 2
Customize & Add Listings
Design your listing fields, categories, and search filters. Add your first listings or let users submit their own.
Step 3
Launch & Monetize
Go live and start earning with paid listings, featured placements, membership plans, and claim-your-listing options.
Tutorials & Guides
Learn How to Build Each One
Step-by-step articles to help you build and launch your directory. Filter by tags in the editor to show specific topics.
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When Should You Charge for Listings? A Practical Decision Framework
You built the directory. Listings are coming in. And now you’re staring at the same question every directory owner eventually…
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How to Build a Healthcare Provider Directory That Patients Actually Trust
How to Build a Healthcare Provider Directory That Patients Actually Trust And turn it into a sustainable, revenue-generating platform -…
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How to Run Multiple Niche Directories From a Single WordPress Site
One Site, Endless Possibilities Most directory plugins lock you into a single directory structure. You get one set of fields,…
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