Build your Directory. Monetize Monetize your Audience.
NexDirectory combines front-end submissions, map discovery, ticket-ready event pages, moderation, dashboards, and directory templates in one WordPress plugin.
The Broken Directory Landscape
You shouldn't need 15 conflicting plugins to run a profitable platform.
Historically, building a functional directory or event website on WordPress meant duct-taping software together. You needed one plugin for custom post types, another for maps, a third for user submissions, a fourth for ticketing, and a fifth just to make it look decent.
The result? A slow, bloated website that breaks every time WordPress updates. Or worse, paying $300 a month for a hosted SaaS platform where you don't actually own your data or your SEO.
We built NexDirectory to solve this.
Single-Org or User-Generated. You choose.
Most directory plugins force you into a box. NexDirectory adapts to your business model instantly with our dual-mode architecture.
Single-Organisation Mode
Perfect for corporate websites, internal team hubs, or solo entrepreneurs. You control the backend, publish events or listings yourself, and use the frontend to capture RSVPs, ticket sales, or leads.
User-Generated Community Mode
Open the floodgates. Allow visitors to sign up, access a beautiful frontend dashboard, and submit their own listings. Every submission routes through your enterprise moderation queue before going live.
The Multi-Profile Engine
Don't get stuck with a plugin that only speaks "Events" when you want to build a "Job Board". NexDirectory features dynamic labels and taxonomy languages that adapt to your exact use case globally.
- Events Mode: Venues, Start Times, Speakers, Tickets
- Directory Mode: Businesses, Amenities, Opening Hours, Reviews
- Job Board Mode: Salaries, Remote Status, Apply Buttons
- Marketplace Mode: Products, Prices, Vendor Profiles
Frontend pages generate automatically via shortcode routing, offering a hybrid SPA (Single Page Application) navigation experience with lightning-fast load times.
Frontend Discovery
Location-based search that actually works.
Keep users engaged with an enterprise-grade mapping and filtering system. We’ve built a discovery engine that rivals the biggest platforms in the world.
OpenStreetMap & Mapbox
Choose your provider. Utilize free OSM tiles or plug in your Mapbox API for premium styles, custom tile URLs, and granular map attribution controls.
Radius & Bounds Querying
Users can filter by exact distance (miles/km), or use our smart "Search this area" function which automatically re-queries the database when they pan or zoom the map.
Advanced Clustering
Running a dense city directory? Built-in marker clustering prevents map lag and visual clutter, gracefully expanding as users zoom in.
Live AJAX Filtering
Triple-column map templates allow users to toggle visibility by category, tags, price, date, and "official" status—all updating instantly without page reloads.
Multiple Page Layouts
Present single listings beautifully. Choose from Minimal, Spotlight, Cinematic, Split 50/50, or Immersive layouts with featured image hero backgrounds.
Rich Media Lightboxes
Built-in support for media uploads. Users can swipe through image galleries, play video lightboxes, or preview attached PDF documents directly on the listing.
Built-In Revenue
Turn traffic into cash flow.
Stop relying on external platforms that take 10% of your ticket sales. NexDirectory includes native Stripe and PayPal integrations designed to make you money from day one.
Native Ticketing & RSVPs
Sell tickets directly from your event pages. Manage free RSVPs or paid tiers without redirecting users off your website.
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Stripe & PayPal Gateways Fully integrated payment processing with a test-free gateway mode for local staging setups.
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QR Code Verification Generate unique ticket IDs. Confirmation emails include QR image URLs for fast door-entry verification.
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Attendee Management Panel Organizers get a dedicated dashboard to view orders, export CSVs, and email all attendees instantly.
Paid Boosts & Featured Ads
Monetize directory listings by charging businesses to rank higher in search results and map views.
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Duration Pricing & Auto-Renews Set custom package durations (7 days, 30 days, etc.) with Stripe subscription auto-renew support built in.
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Boost Ranking Modes Configure exactly how boosted items behave: pin them to the top of archives, or apply custom highlight styles and badges.
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Global VAT & Tax Support Ensure compliance with optional type-based boost pricing and built-in VAT calculation workflows.
Enterprise-grade moderation tools.
When you open your platform to the public, spam follows. We’ve built a fortress around your directory to keep your data clean and your users safe.
Frontend Add/Edit Workflows Provide users with a beautiful frontend submission form. Features include autosave drafts while typing, non-destructive validation, and media upload limits.
Suspicious Activity Blocking Built-in reCAPTCHA (v2/v3) support alongside disposable email DNS checks to block bot registrations instantly.
Bulk Approval Queues Every submission hits a pending moderation queue. Use bulk approve/reject workflows and get admin notifications for pending actions.
Claim Listing Workflows Import a database of businesses, and let real owners undergo a "claim moderation" flow to take control of their profiles.
Developer & Growth Tools
Built for scale. Built for speed.
Stop buying expensive add-ons. Everything you need to rank on Google, import data, and design your site is included.
SEO & Schema Automation
Generate rich snippets automatically. Includes Event, Organization, Profile, Breadcrumb, and WebPage schema generation. Event organizers get dedicated SEO fields with character counters and live Google SERP previews.
Team Accounts & Workspace
Managing a massive event? Invite team members by email via secure links. Assign roles (Owner, Editor, Support) with strict permission limits and collaborate via an internal inbox message center.
Total Design Control
Use native Elementor widgets or builder-compatible shortcodes. Control accent colors, global desktop/mobile padding, and sticky navbars. Utilize Theme Override Mode to bypass your theme's clunky CSS entirely.
Approved Source Connector
Collect listing fields from pages you own or are licensed to republish, then send them through a reviewed import workflow secured with signed App Passes.
CSV/JSON Imports + Optional AI Cleanup
Move approved listing data into NexDirectory with visual column mapping, duplicate detection, and optional AI assistance for cleaning up imported copy before it is reviewed and published.
Actionable Analytics & Ironclad Settings.
Knowledge is power. Provide your users with beautiful metrics while maintaining absolute control over the platform's backend behavior.
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Owner & Platform Analytics
Listing owners get private dashboards tracking profile views, clicks, and enquiries. Admins get macro-level trend and performance reporting with 1-click CSV exports.
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Tabbed Settings & Global Search
Never get lost in a settings menu again. Our admin panel features global settings search, autosave changes, and visual "Connection Health" cards for APIs.
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Diagnostic Test Actions
Click a button to instantly test Email delivery, Map rendering, Captcha validity, Shortcode Routing, and Chatbot connections. Includes a runtime logs panel for debugging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the NexDirectory engine.
Ready to launch your platform?
Review the verified package, compare the feature modules, and follow the setup docs before launching your WordPress directory or event hub.
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