Building large directory sites

by btyiw
3 replies
After doing some research on the net, I've noticed these large directory sites are truly where all the money is, especially if you have a high volume of traffic and you're spread out nationally instead of just locally.

The question is, how does one develop a site this complicated? It seems as if a lot of features go into the process of putting something like this together. I've seen some great examples of these sites:
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Find Local Plumbers | #1 Plumber Directory | Get Plumbing Quotes
Find Local Electricians | #1 Electrician Directory | Get Quotes

It's a very similar concept to ServeMagic but these directories allow you to personally contact the contractors if you dig through their local directories.

Anyone know if some type of software, WordPress theme or anything like this is available?
#building #directory #large #sites
  • Profile picture of the author kebertt
    There are so many directory themes available, simply because the directory market is so saturated. Almost every design company that pumps out multiple Wordpress themes has at least one directory theme available.

    With that said, if you can get quality traffic and provide value to businesses there's definitely money still to be made; but it's going to be harder than in previous years.
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  • Profile picture of the author jctennis123
    If you can make money with a directory website, best of luck. Didn't work for me
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  • Profile picture of the author maz1207
    Those sites mention is not Wordpress based website and surely was coded by a great developer. You can have directory website using Wordpress and some Wordpress directory themes, start by dominating your local town first and see how it goes.
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