What should a vendor list include?

At minimum: company name, primary contact, phone, email, service category, and a short note on when to use them. ReferLyst stores all of this in your hub and publishes the fields you choose on each public list.

How is this different from a vendor list template?

Templates are static files. ReferLyst is a live system — edit once in your hub, and every published list and share link stays current without re-exporting Excel or PDF.

Can I create multiple vendor lists?

Yes. One hub can power unlimited Lysts on the free plan — buyer list, seller list, event roster, HOA directory, each with its own share link.

Solutions/Vendor management

Vendor management

Create a vendor list that stays organized

Vendor hub + categories — not another Excel template.

ReferLyst helps you create vendor lists with structured contact records, categories, private notes, and approval workflows — then publish shareable directories when you are ready. Built for coordinators and small teams, not enterprise procurement.

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The problem

Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.

Vendor list templates in Excel go stale after one contact change
No single source of truth across email, Sheets, and Notes
Hard to categorize 30+ suppliers on a phone screen
Procurement software is overkill for referral-based lists
Static PDFs can't capture intro requests or analytics

What you get

Private Vendor Hub

Master records for every vendor — phone, email, notes, status, and category. Edit once, publish to multiple lists.

Public lists & directories

Curated pages with categories, call/text/email buttons, and your branding. One shareable link per audience.

Publish controls

Choose exactly which hub vendors appear on each list. Toggle visibility without deleting records.

Vendor self-signup

Share a join link — vendors apply with their info. You review and approve before anything goes public.

Bio links + shop tabs

Social icons, affiliate picks, and vendor referrals on the same page — Pro themes included.

Analytics & intros

Track clicks and intro requests on Pro. See what your audience actually uses.

How it works

1
Create vendor records
Add name, category, phone, email, website, service area, and notes in your private hub.
2
Organize & approve
Use status tags and categories. Let vendors apply via join link — you approve first.
3
Publish when ready
Turn records into a shareable vendor directory with one mobile link.

Built for

Coordinators building supplier rostersRealtors maintaining closing vendor contactsEvent planners tracking DJ, photo, and catering prosSmall businesses managing local vendor relationshipsCommunity admins compiling approved businesses

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Frequently asked questions

What should a vendor list include?: At minimum: company name, primary contact, phone, email, service category, and a short note on when to use them. ReferLyst stores all of this in your hub and publishes the fields you choose on each public list.
How is this different from a vendor list template?: Templates are static files. ReferLyst is a live system — edit once in your hub, and every published list and share link stays current without re-exporting Excel or PDF.
Can I create multiple vendor lists?: Yes. One hub can power unlimited Lysts on the free plan — buyer list, seller list, event roster, HOA directory, each with its own share link.

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