Business directory
Build a WordPress business directory with community features
A business directory or local listings site with member-submitted listings + reviews + social feed. Yelp or TripAdvisor on WordPress. Reign GeoDirectory Addon styles every directory surface.
Stack recipe
What you need to assemble.
Build it in 5 steps
From zero to live community.
Install Reign + GeoDirectory addon
Activate Reign Theme + Reign GeoDirectory Addon. Directory archives + single-listing pages adopt Reign tokens.
Install GeoDirectory + add-ons
Free GeoDirectory core handles listings + categories + maps. Pricing add-ons + Custom Post Types add-on for non-business directories (events, real estate, etc.).
BuddyPress for community
BuddyPress + Community Bundle. Listings link to BuddyPress profiles. Owners manage from their profile.
Submission monetization
GeoDirectory Pricing Manager sells listing tiers (free / featured / sponsored). WooCommerce or Stripe for checkout.
Seed first 50 listings
Manual import from public sources (Google Places API, Yelp public data with permission, government databases). 50 seeded listings make the directory feel active before public launch.
Wbcom in-house plugins
Pair Reign with these in-house add-ons.
Built by the same team that ships Reign. Designed to work natively with the theme + BuddyPress + the kit you pick.
BuddyPress Activity Share Pro
Members reshare activity to other groups + external networks.
BuddyPress Polls
Member polls in groups + activity feed. Engagement compounder.
BuddyPress Reactions
Emoji reactions on activity posts. Lighter than full comments.
BuddyPress Moderation Pro
Report + block + mute on every post and member.
Reign Demo Installer
One-click import of 30+ demo sites. Free with Reign theme.
Wbcom Essential
Free utility plugin bundling small enhancements for BP + Reign.
Listora
In-house directory plugin. Faceted search past 100k listings.
WB Ad Manager
Ad management + classifieds marketplace in one plugin.
All Wbcom plugins integrate natively with Reign and BuddyPress. Mix in third-party tools (LearnDash, Dokan, MemberPress, etc.) where they fit your build.
FAQ
Common questions.
GeoDirectory vs Business Directory Plugin?
GeoDirectory has better default map integration + multi-CPT support. Business Directory Plugin is simpler but less flexible. GeoDirectory is the default for production directories.
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