Directories
Local vendor directories by city & service area
Help people find trusted pros near them.
Build local vendor directories filtered by city, state, and service area. Ideal for regional curators, realtor teams, and community hosts who want geographic organization.
Live demo
See Sarah's New Homeowner Guide
Twelve categories from home inspector through locksmith — tap-to-call vendors with notes, built for first-time buyers after closing instead of a scattered group thread.
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The problem
Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.
- National directories don't reflect local trust
- Service area buried in free-text notes
- Visitors recommend vendors outside their area
- No discoverability for public local lists
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
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 I run multiple cities?
- Yes — create separate lists per city or region on Pro.
- Is ReferLyst good for local vendor directory platform?
- Yes. Help people find trusted pros near them. ReferLyst combines a private vendor hub, public share links, and optional monetization — without enterprise procurement complexity.
- How much does local vendor directory platform 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?
- City community hosts, Regional realtor teams, Local influencer curators. See the Neighborhood recommendations use case for a practical example.
Related solutions
See also: Use case — Neighborhood recommendations
Ready to launch your vendor platform?
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