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Oneshotted a medspa directory from a small google maps csv — what's actually missing to make it real in 2026
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Oneshotted a medspa directory from a small google maps csv — what's actually missing to make it real in 2026

oneshotted a medspa directory with an agent. fed it a small google maps csv (~268 listings) and just let it vibe..

medspa.shipmore.io

it's a local business directory (standard kit): faceted browse, pSEO compound collection pages, listing detail pages with structured data, claim flow, submission etc.

What i'm trying to figure out is what's missing to take the demo to a real directory that has a chance of ranking in 2026. I lost count of what is actually real and what is clapped. like are programmatic compound pages just clap-bait now, or is there a way to make them survive?

u/fbajo — 22 hours ago
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Are people still making money with listing or directory websites in 2026? Is there a future in building and growing a directory site?

Directory website owners: Are you still making money in 2026?

I'm researching niche directory businesses and trying to understand whether they're still worth building today.

With AI search, local SEO changes, and Google's recent updates, are directory sites still generating meaningful traffic and revenue?

If you own one:

What's your niche?

How much traffic do you get?

What's your monetization strategy?

Would you start the same business today?

Looking for honest experiences from people actually running directory sites.

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u/PintuSingh001 — 5 days ago
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Directory update

Hey! So like a year ago I came across this subreddit after launching my first directory. I posted something like one week after I finished building it just to get feedback.

It's now been like 14 months and I wanted to share who things have gone! Thought this could help other directory owners and folks out there.

https://preview.redd.it/tur5ki8y0d5h1.png?width=1786&format=png&auto=webp&s=ee4167dd485a1d34165be8b9ff6f06d7c53e2a15

First, here's the directory - creator-tools.co

What I've done and what I've learned:

  1. I built this with two things in mind: learn/have fun and see if smth like this could bring traffic to other sites/businesses I own.

  2. This wasn't my 100% focus. I was running other businesses 24/7. I didn't have the pressure to monetize or grow this thing as fast as possible.

  3. I tried to monetize early on through paid submissions and verified profiles. Got two or three leads, but none of them ended up paying.

  4. Later on I removed any monetization features. I started focusing on just traffic. I wasn't getting much.

  5. I changed the domain from newslettertools to creator-tools. Found out that we were too niche and I wanted a broader audience. Went all in on SEO/AEO. Worked on copy, markdown texts/pages, comparison pages and a bunch of other stuff. These are our results since February (when I swapped domains). Still have work to do to improve CTR.

https://preview.redd.it/e5p273201d5h1.png?width=1496&format=png&auto=webp&s=0d946cecdfde3621b8e6eecd2fd2e00df09a7d08

  1. I'm now focusing a lot more on traffic and clicks. My thesis is that I can position this directory as a source of truth for LLMs and people looking for tools online.

Happy to answer any questions as well! Let's see what the next 365 days bring.

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u/Sensitive_Cat7487 — 5 days ago
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How can I monetize my site?

Tengo un directorio de instalaciones deportivas en México (deportecerca.com.mx) enfocado en personas que buscan alquilar canchas de fútbol, ​​pádel, tenis, baloncesto y voleibol.

Lo interesante es que el sitio recibe un tráfico orgánico sólido de Google. Aparecemos en los primeros resultados de búsqueda para términos como "alquilar cancha de fútbol" y "canchas deportivas cerca de mí", así que la demanda funciona.

El problema está en la oferta.

He intentado lo siguiente:

  • Anuncios en Facebook/Instagram dirigidos a propietarios de canchas
  • Contacto directo por teléfono, WhatsApp y correo electrónico
  • Ofrecer anuncios gratuitos

Pero los propietarios de canchas no parecen interesados ​​en crear cuentas ni administrar sus anuncios. La mayoría son pequeñas empresas que operan a través de WhatsApp y no quieren otra plataforma que gestionar. Ahora tengo un sitio con un tráfico de búsqueda y una demanda de usuarios en aumento, pero no hay suficientes establecimientos dispuestos a registrarse.

Mi pregunta:

Si tuvieras un directorio especializado con un fuerte tráfico orgánico pero poca participación de proveedores, ¿cómo lo monetizarías?

Algunas ideas que he considerado:

  • Anuncios destacados
  • Generación de clientes potenciales
  • Anuncios patrocinados
  • Publicidad relacionada con deportes
  • Servicio de conserjería para reservas

¿Seguirías impulsando el modelo de mercado o te orientarías hacia un negocio de medios/generación de clientes potenciales?

Me gustaría saber si alguien se ha enfrentado a un problema similar de la gallina y el huevo en un mercado y qué solución funcionó.

u/Effective-Pay-8770 — 6 days ago
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Selling GolfSimMap.com - golf simulator directory with 66.8K indexed pages and growing Google traffic

I’m thinking about selling GolfSimMap.com.

It’s a niche directory for indoor golf simulators / golf simulator venues. The site is built around local search intent: people looking for “golf simulator near me”, city pages, venue pages, and specific simulator locations.

Latest Google Search Console data:

  • 66.8K pages indexed
  • 11.7K not indexed
  • Last indexing update: 5/29/26

Last 90 days:

  • 318,984 Google impressions
  • 1,152 Google clicks
  • 16,412 unique search queries
  • 16,946 pages received impressions in GSC

Last 28 days:

  • 121,776 impressions
  • 504 clicks

Latest 7 days:

  • 30,573 impressions
  • 147 clicks

Clicks were up about 30% this latest week vs the previous week.

Some queries/pages getting traction include:

  • “golf simulator near me”
  • “golf sim near me”
  • “indoor golf simulator near me”
  • “golf simulator”
  • “golf simulator bar”

plus individual venue/location pages like Southern Swing Golf Club, Fairway Fix Dallas, S2 Sim Sports Lounge, and others.

GA4 has some obvious spam/bot noise from Germany/Singapore direct traffic, so I’m not counting that as real buyer traffic. Filtered down to cleaner core traffic, it has around 1,819 sessions, 1,467 active users, and 10,757 pageviews over the last 90 days, mostly from search/core markets.

No real monetization yet. I think the obvious paths are featured listings for simulator venues, local lead gen, display ads, affiliate offers, or building it into a bigger golf simulator discovery site.

The SEO base is already there. It mainly needs someone who wants to clean up the data, improve the pages, and monetize it properly.

Asking somewhere around $500 to $1,000 depending on the buyer and how quick/easy the handoff is.

Happy to share GSC/GA4 screenshots if someone is serious.

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u/addicted-coffee — 9 days ago
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What are the best directories that allow the displayed members to configure their profiles easily, such as for health professionals, etc., folks without much tech experience?

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u/HummusAndTabbouleh — 12 days ago
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Food directory

If we were to build a food directory that really made a difference for food producers and end users what features would have to be included (that are not obvious) for you to want to use it regularly whether it be an app or website.

All suggestions welcome!

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u/BuyFromFarmersDirect — 10 days ago