Directories
Approved vendor directory platform
Only vendors you vet — with your name on the page.
Publish an approved vendor directory your audience trusts. Categories, location filters, branded header, and application workflow — without building a website from scratch.
The problem
Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.
- Open directories fill with spam and unvetted businesses
- Members don't know which recommendations are official
- PDF vendor lists go stale the week after printing
- No application or terms flow for new vendors
What you get
Curator-controlled
Nothing goes public until you approve it.
Branded header
Your photo, tagline, and theme color on Pro.
Category browse
Visitors find cleaners, trades, and food by section.
Location filters
City and state search on Discover and list pages.
Join applications
Vendors apply with structured forms — you review in dashboard.
Terms & removal policy
Applicants accept your rules before submitting.
How it works
- 1
Build your hub
Add vendors you trust — or let them apply via your join link.
- 2
Publish lists
Create public pages for clients, groups, or followers. Pick who appears on each.
- 3
Share one link
Pin in group chats, bios, emails, and QR codes. Update once — link stays current.
Built for
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Frequently asked questions
- Can anyone add a vendor?
- Only if you enable vendor signup — and you still approve each application.
- Is ReferLyst good for approved vendor directory?
- Yes. Only vendors you vet — with your name on the page. ReferLyst combines a private vendor hub, public share links, and optional monetization — without enterprise procurement complexity.
- How much does approved vendor directory cost on ReferLyst?
- Start free with unlimited Lysts, the full Design Studio, and up to 100 total Refs. Upgrade to Pro for up to 2,500 total Refs, analytics, QR codes, and advanced monetization.
- Who typically uses this solution?
- HOAs, Facebook groups, Realtor teams, Churches. See the Approved vendor directory use case for a practical example.
Related solutions
See also: Use case — Approved vendor directory
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