Introducing Theme Studio: Design Tokens, Presets, and Full Visual Control
Customize every color, font, and spacing value across your directory — start from a preset, tweak tokens in real time, and preview every page before publishing.

From niche idea to fully monetized directory — pick a category, import listings with AI, and start earning.
Everything you need to build, launch, and grow your directory — all in one platform.
You don't need any coding skills to start. Sign up, create categories and start adding listings within minutes.
Excellent SEO out of the box. Each relevant page has microdata. All updates are streamed to IndexNow. No configuration needed.
Want to use your own domain name? No worries — we can help you! Dedicated domains help you gain trust and higher ranks in SEO.
Set price per published listings or allow your users to buy featured spots just with a couple of simple clicks.
Custom attributes allow you to fully customize your visitors experience by extending the basic listing. Create tags, custom attributes, and more.
Embrace pSEO with dynamically created collections like Top 10 lists, all driven by custom attributes.
Build your directory in three simple steps — no coding required.
Create your free account in seconds. No credit card needed.
Describe your directory idea. Our AI searches the web for real entities, suggests categories, and pre-fills your listings.
Your directory comes to life — complete with listings, categories, and a professional design. Customize or publish as-is.
Create a Free DirectorySave hours with intelligent tools that handle the heavy lifting.
Describe any page and our AI builds it instantly — layout, content, and design ready to publish.
Generate SEO-optimized blog posts with ChatGPT. One click and you have publish-ready content.
Paste a website URL and let AI extract everything — logo, address, description, all in seconds.
No contracts. No hidden fees. Switch plans or cancel anytime.
Best suited for personal & non-commercial websites
forever
Excellent plan for those who is just starting out
Single directory is not enough? This plan is for you!
Your directories started getting traction? Time to create more!
We curate a high-quality blog where we share our knowledge about directories, SEO, AI, and our platform
Customize every color, font, and spacing value across your directory — start from a preset, tweak tokens in real time, and preview every page before publishing.
The AI now builds entire pages from plain language, remembers facts about your directory, shows its thinking process, and more — plus analytics improvements and SEO enhancements across the platform.
A practical, no-code guide to creating a searchable directory where customers can find the products and services they need — fast.
A practical framework for evaluating demand, competition, monetization potential, and personal advantage before you commit to a niche
Learn how GEO is reshaping search, why directory websites have a natural advantage, and the practical steps to get your listings cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
Built-in, privacy-friendly analytics that track the full monetization funnel — from impressions to leads — plus demand signals that show what your visitors are searching for and what you're missing.
New AI research tools, a one-click blogging shortcut, directory onboarding from a single idea, per-page OG image controls, and a massive server-side speed boost.
Create paid membership plans, restrict listings to specific tiers, and build a sustainable recurring revenue stream — all without writing a single line of code.
A rebuilt page builder, AI chat with multi-model support, transparent billing, and a roadmap that puts monetization within reach.
Explore how local sponsorships can generate steady income for your directory website. Learn practical steps to attract sponsors and deliver mutual value.
Testimonials from our satisfied clients
“I chose this platform because it was free to start essentially and the dev is very accessible and hears all of your suggestions.”
“I am blown away by this apps simplicity. Getting started. You've taken ease-of-use to a whole new level!!! Thank you for your amazing work!”
Yes! The website you're looking at right now was built using MakeADir. We believe in "eating our own cooking" — we use our platform ourselves, which helps us ensure quality and continuously improve the experience. What you see here is exactly what you can build.
Unlike WordPress plugins, MakeADir is a fully hosted platform — no hosting, security patches, plugin conflicts, or maintenance overhead. You get built-in SEO with IndexNow, AI-powered tools for listing import and blog writing, and Stripe payments out of the box. [See our full comparison →](/blog/wordpress-vs-makeadir-the-ultimate-comparison-for-directory-management-sjc)
Absolutely. You can bulk-import via CSV — just map your columns and you're done. You can also paste any website URL and let our AI extract the logo, description, address, and more automatically. Switching to MakeADir takes minutes, not days.
Yes — you own your data, period. Every listing, category, and attribute can be exported via CSV at any time. There's no lock-in. Use Google Sheets, Excel, or any tool that reads CSVs to manage and back up your data.
You can monetize from day one: charge one-time fees per published listing, sell featured spots, or set up recurring paid membership tiers. All payments are processed through Stripe, and you keep the revenue — we don't take a cut.