Member Directory

Effortless exploration and connection within the membership.

BENEFITS

Why should member organisations launch a directory?

A member directory facilitates communication, promotes networking, enables collaboration, enhances engagement and participation, provides membership benefits, and strengthens the organisation.

Facilitating Communication

A directory enables members to connect and communicate with one another easily. It provides contact information such as names, positions, email addresses, and phone numbers, making it convenient for members to contact one another for collaboration, networking, or sharing relevant information.

Networking Opportunities

Individuals can identify potential partners, mentors, or experts in specific fields by accessing a comprehensive list of fellow members. Networking within the organisation can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and knowledge sharing, fostering professional growth and development.

Collaboration and Resource Sharing

A directory encourages collaboration and resource sharing among members. It allows individuals or groups with similar interests, expertise, or projects to identify one another and initiate collaborations or share relevant resources; this can lead to new initiatives, joint projects, or the exchange of valuable knowledge and skills.

Promoting Engagement and Participation

Knowing who their fellow members are and having easy access to their contact information makes individuals more likely to reach out, engage in discussions, attend events, and contribute to the organisation’s activities; this helps build a vibrant and involved community.

Enhancing Membership Benefits

Providing a directory is an added benefit for members. It gives them a sense of belonging and helps them derive value from their membership. Members can leverage the directory to find mentors, seek advice, discover career opportunities, or connect with like-minded professionals. A comprehensive directory adds to the overall membership experience.

Strengthening the Organisation

A directory contributes to the overall strength and cohesiveness of the organisation. It fosters community among members, strengthens professional relationships, and promotes collaboration. When members feel connected and supported, they are more likely to remain engaged, contribute to the organisation’s goals, and support its initiatives.

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Features

Typical features of a member directory.

Member Profiles

Detailed profiles with contact information, job title, organisation, expertise etc.

Search and Filter

Allows users to find members based on specific searches with multiple criteria.

Privacy Settings

Customisable privacy options for displaying or limiting access to information.

Messaging Integration

Direct communication between members within the directory.

Categories or Tags

Categorisation based on roles, interests, or expertise.

Member Updates

Members can easily update their information in the directory.

Integration

Connection to other software or platforms such as CRM, email marketing.

Access Control

Administrators can manage who can view or edit specific information.

Our process

Plan

We begin by defining what your directory is for, who it’s for, and how it drives value, for members, users, and your organisation.

  • Discovery Workshops: Clarify objectives: visibility, networking, lead gen, credibility, or something else?
  • Audience Mapping: Understand both directory users (browsers) and listed profiles (members, businesses, etc).
  • Use Cases & Journeys: Define how people will search, filter, connect, and take action.
  • Content & Data Strategy: Plan what data is captured, displayed, and updated – and by whom.
  • Monetisation & ROI: Explore listing tiers, sponsorship, member benefits, and internal value.

Design

We design directories that make it easy to search, filter, explore, and take the next step, all within your brand experience.

  • Information Architecture: Logical categories, tags, and filters that reflect how users browse.
  • Profile Design: Listing layouts that balance clarity with flexibility (e.g. logos, bios, links, content blocks).
  • UX Prototyping: Testable directory flows, including search, browse, shortlist, and action.
  • Mobile & Accessibility: Ensure it works beautifully for everyone, everywhere.
  • Brand Styling: Designed to feel like part of your wider platform, not a bolt-on.

Build

We develop directories using our flexible WordPress framework, so you can scale listings, categories, and features without starting from scratch.

  • Dynamic Listings Engine: Custom fields, filters, and search logic tailored to your audience and data.
  • Self-Managed Profiles: Members or partners can update their own listings (with moderation workflows as needed).
  • CRM & Form Integration: Syncs with HubSpot, your CRM, or email platform for updates, segmentation, and outreach.
  • Search Optimisation: Schema markup, smart URLs, and filters designed with SEO in mind.
  • Flexible Structure: Multi-directory capability for organisations with different audiences or listing types.

Deliver

We help you drive listings, traffic, and engagement, so your directory isn’t just built, it’s used.

  • Launch Campaigns: Promote the new directory to members, partners, and public audiences.
  • Listing Activation Journeys: Automate onboarding emails and reminders to get listings live and complete.
  • Content & CTAs: Optimised copy and page layouts to encourage profile clicks, downloads, or contact.
  • Partner Promotion Kits: Toolkits to help listed organisations share and link to their profiles.
  • Internal Engagement: Train your team to promote, maintain, and use the directory as an asset.

Optimise

We don’t stop at launch. We track how your directory performs and continuously refine it to deliver more value over time.

  • Analytics & Heatmapping: Track what people search, click, and ignore — and respond accordingly.
  • Profile Completion Nudges: Automated follow-ups and data prompts to keep listings fresh and useful.
  • Feature Testing: Trial things like “featured listings”, filters, search logic, or badges to increase usage.
  • Member Feedback: Hear from listed organisations and users to prioritise the right improvements.
  • SEO & Content Support: Improve search visibility with structured content around key categories and listings.

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Archie Homer
24/05/2025