Smart Directory Pro gives you every tool to build, populate, and monetise a professional business directory on WordPress. Import from CSV, generate AI descriptions with your own API key, and rank in search with auto-generated programmatic SEO pages.
Discover, compare and connect with top-rated businesses in your local area.
Browse a real directory powered by Smart Directory Pro — full search, Google Maps, listings with AI descriptions, reviews, and WooCommerce monetisation.
Opens mk.directory — a live site running the plugin
Import listings from CSV, generate AI descriptions with one click, manage categories and locations, and monitor your directory growth — all from a single dashboard.
Directories with hundreds or thousands of listings need bulk import tools that actually work. Smart Directory Pro processes CSV files of any size with progress tracking and error reporting.
| Local Directories | City guides, chamber of commerce listings |
| Niche Directories | Restaurants, hotels, clinics, contractors |
| Membership Sites | Paid listings via WooCommerce integration |
| Agencies | Build client directories with white-label theming |
| Marketplaces | Service provider listings with reviews and ratings |
AI can generate unique descriptions for listings missing content.
Every listing gets a complete profile with business details, categories, map location, hours, photos, and AI-generated descriptions. The CSV import wizard maps your columns automatically and handles Google Maps exports, Yelp data, or any custom CSV format.
Works directly inside the WordPress admin. No separate dashboards, no page reloads. Upload a CSV, map your columns, and publish a complete directory.
See All FeaturesBusiness directories are one of the most profitable website models. They generate revenue through paid listings, featured placements, and advertising — while providing genuine value to local communities and niche industries. WordPress means you own the platform outright, instead of renting visibility on Yelp or Google.
Smart Directory Pro handles the hard parts automatically: AI-assisted CSV imports, programmatic SEO pages that rank for "Best X in Y" queries, schema markup on every listing, and WooCommerce billing for paid placements. From install to a live, monetised directory in under five minutes.
Import thousands of listings from Google Maps exports, Yelp data, or any CSV. AI-powered column detection maps your fields automatically, with duplicate detection and progress tracking baked in.
Bring your own API key for Google Gemini, OpenAI, or Anthropic. Generate descriptions, SEO meta, and tags for every listing — individually or in batch. All keys encrypted with AES-256.
Automatically generates "Top 9 Best Hotels in London" ranking pages for every category and location combination. Bayesian-ranked listings, FAQ schema, and TLDR boxes — built to capture long-tail search traffic.
1,247 rows detected. 18 columns mapped automatically
Most directory plugins make you add listings one by one. Smart Directory Pro imports entire CSV files — Google Maps exports, Yelp data, or any custom spreadsheet. The smart column mapper detects your fields automatically and handles duplicates so you never create duplicate entries.
Empty listing descriptions hurt your SEO and make your directory look incomplete. The AI Description Generator uses Google Gemini to write unique, SEO-optimised descriptions for every listing — using the business name, category, location, and tags as context. Generate descriptions for your entire directory with one click.
Generate unique descriptions for every listing. Powered by Gemini AI.
Embedded maps for every listing with Place ID accuracy
Google Maps integration with Place ID accuracy means every listing shows an embedded map with the exact location — not a generic address search. Get Directions works on-site with an embedded iframe, keeping visitors on your directory instead of sending them to Google.
Your directory visitors need to find exactly what they're looking for — fast. Advanced search lets users filter by category, location, tags, and custom fields. Results load instantly with AJAX-powered filtering. No page reloads, no waiting.
Filter and find any listing in your directory instantly
CSV import, structured search, Google Maps, Local Business schema, and AI descriptions. Smart Directory Pro unlocks programmatic SEO pages, business claiming, and analytics. Get started in under 5 minutes.
Structured data auto-generated for every listing
Every listing automatically gets LocalBusiness structured data injected into the page head. Name, address, phone, hours, coordinates, ratings — all formatted as JSON-LD that Google and AI engines can read. No manual editing. No extra plugins needed.
Import reviews from Google Maps CSV exports or let users leave reviews directly on your directory. Each listing shows star ratings, review text, and owner responses. Review data feeds into the LocalBusiness schema for rich results in search.
Import, moderate, and display reviews for every listing.
Category and location pages that rank in search
Smart Directory Pro automatically creates optimised archive pages for every category, location, and category-location combination. "Restaurants in Portland" becomes a real, indexable page with listings, a map, and structured data. These are the long-tail pages that rank in search.
Sell listing subscriptions, featured placements, and premium upgrades through WooCommerce. Business owners pay to be listed in your directory, and Smart Directory Pro handles the billing, access control, and listing management. Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, or any WooCommerce gateway.
Paid listings, featured spots, and subscription billing
Everything a serious directory owner needs — from the listing data model to the revenue layer.
Display business facilities with auto-matched icons. WiFi, parking, wheelchair access, outdoor seating — imported from Google Maps data or added manually.
Full opening hours display with support for multiple formats. Import from Google Maps JSON, key-value pairs, or manual entry. Shows open/closed status.
Display Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok links in the listing sidebar. Imported from CSV or added per listing.
Featured images and photo galleries for every listing. Import image URLs from CSV or upload manually. Lazy-loaded for fast page speeds.
Let businesses claim their own listings. Owners verify via email, then manage their contact details, photos, and description — reducing your admin workload.
ProTrack unique visitors, phone click-throughs, website taps, and directions requests per listing. Real data from a React-powered dashboard inside WordPress.
ProHear from people who built their directories with Smart Directory Pro.
I exported my Google Maps data and had a fully working directory the same afternoon. The CSV import wizard mapped everything automatically. The AI descriptions were the cherry on top — every listing has unique content now.
Clean admin interface, fast imports, and the listings actually look professional on the frontend. The WooCommerce integration lets me charge for premium listings. Already covering my hosting costs from the directory revenue.
The complete step-by-step guide to creating a professional business directory. From choosing a niche to importing your first listings.
A practical guide to generating revenue from your directory with paid listings, featured spots, and WooCommerce subscriptions.
Export business listings from Google Maps and import them into your WordPress directory. Complete walkthrough with screenshots.
The free version covers the full AEO foundation. Pro adds Citation Tracker and analytics.
Smart Directory Pro powers directories of all sizes. Whether you need a local city guide or a national business directory, we can help you get set up and launched. Reach out for custom development and white-label solutions.
Under 5 minutes to a live, searchable directory.