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Getting Started

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)

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Step 1: Choose a language

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

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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.

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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.

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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.