Creating a new directory

After you sign in, head to : Directoryeasy.com/client/directories/new

Create a Standard or Business directory in three steps: choose language, choose type, fill the form, and submit.

Important: Only these fields are required to create a new directory:

  • Name

  • Tagline

  • Subdomain

  • Categories (at least one category with at least one subcategory)

Step 1: Choose a language

  • Pick the language for directory (We support +22 Languages).

Step 2: Choose a directory type

  • Standard directory: Product/service–oriented. Enables product-focused listing fields by default (logo, pricing, demo link, coupons).

  • Business directory: Business/location–oriented. Enables business-focused fields by default (operating hours, business phone, map/location).

You can still customize fields later in the Fields tab.

Step 3: Complete the form (tabs overview)

The form is organized into tabs so you can configure everything cleanly. Remember, you can return and edit any setting after creation.

General

  • Name (required): Public directory name.

  • Tagline (required): Short descriptive line shown in hero/marketing areas.

  • Subheading: Optional longer introductory text.

  • Buttons: Add Listing and Newsletter button texts.

  • Hero Button (text + link): Optional call-to-action in your hero section.

  • Images: Logo, Favicon, Hero image.

  • Active Status: Toggle directory visibility.

SEO

  • SEO Title, Description, Keywords: Defaults for your directory home page.

  • SEO Image: The social/OG image used when your directory is shared.

Social

  • Add your social profiles (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, GitHub, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, Medium, Telegram, Discord). These may display in the footer/header depending on your theme.

Domain

  • Subdomain (required): your-directory.directoryeasy.net. Can be disabled later if you only want a custom domain.

  • Custom Domains: Add after the directory is created (DNS and SSL verification required). You can set primary domain, redirects between domains, and WWW preference.

Notes:

  • Custom domains can only be added after creation.

  • DNS changes may take time to propagate; SSL provisioning typically takes 5–15 minutes after verification.

Fields

Decide which listing fields are enabled and required for your directory. This directly controls:

  • What submitters must provide in the listing form

  • What’s validated during CSV import (required fields must be mapped)

Tips:

  • Name and Categories are always required.

  • You can add Custom Fields (e.g., color, size) from the Customization → Custom Fields area (Sidebare); each custom field can be marked required or optional. When active, they appear as custom_<fieldName> in CSV template/import.

Type defaults (you can change any of these later):

  • Standard: Enables product-focused fields like logo, lowestPrice, pricingModel, demoLink, coupons. Disables business-only fields (operating_hours, business_phone, location_map) by default.

  • Business: Enables business-focused fields like operating_hours, business_phone, location_map. Disables product-only fields (logo, pricing, demo, coupons) by default.

Categories

  • Build your categories and subcategories with drag-and-drop.

  • Requirements to create a directory:

    • At least one category

    • Each category must have at least one subcategory

Matching mode:

  • Union (OR): Show listings that match any selected category.

  • Intersection (AND): Show listings that match all selected categories.

Pages

  • Create custom pages (e.g., About, Hiring). Content is edited in a rich markdown editor. Draft or publish pages.

  • Depending on your plan, there may be limits to the number of custom pages.

Navigation

  • Manage header navigation links. Link types:

    • Default: Built-in routes

    • Custom: Any URL

    • Custom page: Select one of your Custom Pages

Footer

  • Configure footer sections (links), copyright, tagline, and which parts to show (contact info, categories, recent listings, social links).

Languages

  • Enable internationalization, set default locale, and add available locales.

Tips and troubleshooting

  • Can’t submit? Check the Categories tab first—make sure you created a category and added a subcategory.

  • Plan to use a custom domain? Create the directory first, then add your domain and complete DNS + SSL.

  • Not sure which type to pick? Choose the one closest to your use case; you can still customize fields later.

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