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Jianping Liu
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Directbase: Build and Monetize Your Directory Website in Minutes

If you're looking to create a professional directory website without coding, Directbase is the perfect solution. Whether you want to build a business directory, job board, or niche community, Directbase offers everything you need to get started—no coding required!

What is Directbase?

Directbase is a powerful platform that lets you create and manage professional directory websites quickly and easily. With customizable features, flexible pricing, and robust analytics, Directbase is the all-in-one tool for building and monetizing your directory site.

Key Features:

  • Unlimited Directory Sites: Create and manage as many directory sites as you want.
  • Custom Branding: Fully customize your directory’s look and feel, including logos, colors, and themes.
  • Powerful Admin Panel: Manage listings, categories, payments, and more from a single dashboard.
  • Monetization: Accept paid submissions with integrated Stripe payments and flexible pricing plans.
  • SEO Optimized: Automatically optimize your directory for search engines to drive more traffic.
  • Custom Domains: Connect your own domain with automatic SSL certificates included.

Why Choose Directbase?

1. Create Unlimited Directory Sites

With Directbase, you can create and manage as many directory sites as you need. Each directory comes with its own analytics, customization options, and independent control.

  • Unlimited directory sites—no limits on how many you can create.
  • Independent analytics for each site.
  • Customizable categories to match your niche.

2. Full Control with the Admin Panel

Manage your listings, orders, and submissions with ease from a powerful admin panel.

  • Easy listing management with bulk editing and approval workflows.
  • Customizable categories for better organization.
  • Submission approval system to control the listing process.
  • Order management dashboard for seamless transactions.

3. Custom Branding for Your Directory

Make your directory site truly reflect your brand with custom branding options.

  • Upload your own logo and set your custom site title.
  • Choose custom site icons to match your design.
  • Custom themes coming soon to enhance your branding experience.

4. Monetize Your Directory

With Directbase, you can easily start monetizing your directory by accepting paid submissions.

  • Stripe integration for secure payments.
  • Custom payment branding to reflect your business.
  • Detailed payment reports for financial tracking.
  • Flexible pricing plans to suit your business needs.

5. Custom Domains and SEO Optimization

Make your directory more professional with custom domains, and improve search engine rankings with built-in SEO features.

  • Custom domain support with free SSL certificates.
  • SEO-friendly URLs for better visibility in search engines.
  • Automatic DNS setup to make domain management easier.

Showcase Directories

See how others are using Directbase to build their directory websites:

  • OSS Gallery ↗: A crowdsourced list of the best open-source projects on the internet.

Pricing Plans

Choose a plan that works for you. With Directbase, you can start for free, and upgrade when you're ready to grow.

Free Plan – $0/month

  • 1 directory included
  • Unlimited listings
  • Custom domains
  • Accept payments
  • 10% fee on all transactions

Starter Plan – $9/month

  • 1 directory included
  • Unlimited listings
  • Custom domains
  • Accept payments
  • 5% fee on all transactions
  • 7-day free trial

Growth Plan – $19/month (Most Popular)

  • Unlimited directories
  • Unlimited listings
  • Custom domains
  • Accept payments
  • 2% fee on all transactions
  • 7-day free trial

Lifetime Plan – $99 (One-time Payment)

  • Unlimited directories
  • Unlimited listings
  • Custom domains
  • Accept payments
  • 1% fee on all transactions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Directbase?

Directbase is a platform for building and managing professional directory websites, with all the tools you need for customization and monetization.

How does the pricing work?

We offer flexible pricing based on your needs. You can start with our free plan and upgrade when you're ready to scale.

Can I try Directbase before committing?

Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial for the Starter and Growth Plans.

What features are included in all plans?

All plans include unlimited listings, custom domains, SEO optimization, and paid submission features.

Get Started with Your Directory Website

Ready to create and monetize your directory site? Directbase is the easiest way to get started.

Start for free and build your directory in minutes!


For more details, check out our pricing and features pages.

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