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A practical, step-by-step guide to building a directory website in 2026 — from picking a niche to launching with submissions, payments, and an admin panel. Covers the build options, the tech stack, SEO, and how to go live in days.
Looking for a Next.js template to build a directory or listing site with a built-in admin panel? Here's what a production-grade Next.js directory template must include in 2026 — auth, payments, moderation, SEO — and how to choose one.
An honest, side-by-side comparison of the three most common ways to launch a directory or marketplace in 2026 — Sharetribe, Brilliant Directories, and DirectoryLaunch. Pricing, ownership, learning curve, monetization, and a clear decision matrix for which one fits your team.
A concrete, line-item breakdown of what a modern directory website actually costs to build in 2026 — across in-house teams, agencies, contractors, no-code stacks, and boilerplates. With hour estimates, hidden costs, and a build vs buy decision matrix.
