There are a lot of directory websites online. And that's not without reason. In this article I will explain what it is and how you can benefit from it. I will also share a number of templates so that you can easily start your own directory website.
What is a Directory website?
A directory website is actually a collection of links, often divided into different categories. There are many directories that highlight beautiful websites, or even highlight specific parts of a site. But you can also think of an overview of useful links in a certain niche, for example tools for web designers.
Why use a Directory website?
Let's say you're a designer or developer and you create digital products that you sell. You can have a great product, but the product won't sell itself. You can build a website around your product, optimize it for search engines, write blog articles, etc. Or you can use paid advertising. Maybe you have a large reach on social media. Another alternative is to start a directory/curation website.
When you offer value to visitors, your visitor numbers will increase over time. Especially when you tag the companies or people you've placed on your website on social media. This way you create some buzz around your new website. Try to keep it up-to-date and post new content every day so that people see that you're active and there's a reason to come back.
Now that you've started a side project, you can of course use it to promote your own product(s). It helps if you have a side project in the same niche as your products. Then it fits in perfectly with the target group of your side project.
Framer templates
Luckily, creating a curation website doesn’t have to be difficult. To get started quickly, you can use templates. That way, all you have to do is create categories, fill them in, and publish the website. Some examples:
Directory
A very clean and elegant, dark themed, directory template. Create your own categories and highlight your favourite items. All manageable via the CMS.
Color scheme: Dark
Pricing: $99
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Sellfile
Easily create your own directory with Sellfile, and then monetize it with integrations.
Color scheme: Light & Dark
Pricing: $70
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Gallereee
A free template, with easy content management. Just add categories and fill the site with links via the CMS. You can also build an entire blog around it to score in search engines.
Color scheme: Dark
Pricing: Free
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The Curator
Ideal for curators to effortlessly organize and showcase diverse content.
Color scheme: Light
Pricing: $69
Preview template | Buy this template
