✦ Directory & Marketplace Platforms
Directories people actually search, and pay to be listed in.
From property portals to local business guides and member networks, we build listing platforms with natural-language search, AI-enriched listings and built-in ways to make money.
✦ Why it matters now
Directories are being rebuilt around intent.
People don't want to tick twelve filters anymore. They want to type what they need and get the right match.
The old way
Rigid filters and dropdownsThin, inconsistent listingsManual moderation of every submissionOne-size-fits-all pricingThe BrainGig way
✦ What you get
A platform, not just a list.
Natural-language search
Semantic search plus classic filters, maps and saved searches, so visitors find a match in seconds.
AI listing enrichment
Auto-generate categories, highlights, summaries and translations from the details owners submit.
Smart moderation
AI flags duplicates, spam and policy breaches before a person approves anything.
Owner dashboards
Businesses can claim, edit and upgrade listings, track views and reply to enquiries.
Monetisation built in
Subscriptions, featured placements, pay-per-lead and advertising, with Stripe payments.
Programmatic SEO
Location and category pages generated at scale, each with unique, useful content that ranks.
✦ Scope
Clear deliverables. No surprises.
Every proposal lists exactly what you'll receive. Here's what a typical engagement includes.
Typically included
A great fit for
✦ How we work
Calm process. Sharp output.
Four steps, weekly demos and one point of contact. You always know what's happening and what comes next.
Typical timeline · 6–12 weeks
Discover
Weeks 1–2
Audience, revenue model and data structure.
Design
Weeks 2–4
Search, listing and dashboard UX.
Build
Weeks 4–10
Platform, payments, AI enrichment and imports.
Launch & grow
Week 10+
Seed listings, SEO and owner onboarding.
15-minute intro, no obligation.
★★★★★“BrainGig made the entire process feel calm. They guided us from day one, and the site looks — and converts — better than we hoped.”
✦ Toolkit
Tools we use for this work
Proven platforms your team can own, plus the best AI models for each job. No lock-in.
WordPress
Next.js
React
TypeScript
Search Console
Semrush
What platform do you build directories on?
For most directories we use WordPress with a proven listing framework, which is quick to launch and easy to manage. For larger or more custom marketplaces we build on Next.js with a dedicated database.
Can you import my existing listings?
Yes. We import from spreadsheets, CSV exports or existing websites, clean the data and use AI to fill gaps like categories and descriptions.
How do directories make money?
Common models are paid or featured listings, membership tiers, pay-per-lead, advertising and booking fees. We’ll help you choose a mix that suits your market.
How do you stop spam listings?
Every submission passes automated checks for duplicates, spam and policy issues, then lands in a moderation queue for a quick human decision.
✦ Works well with
Better together.
✦ Let's talk
Let's build something that works.
Tell us where you are and where you want to be. We'll reply within one working day with honest next steps, wherever you are in the world.
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