Agency for Creating Business Directories
We help you create a professional business directory and bring it successfully to market!
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A classic business model with great potential
A business directory or Branchenbuch is a website that lists companies in various categories and possibly also presents them with their own subpages. The entries are categorized according to several variables and can be filtered via an advanced search form.
Business directories represent a classic business model that provides the operator with multiple monetization opportunities. There are still many niches for business directories, as well as a range of new features that have not yet been used for this business model.
Our agency for the development of business directories has been working on similar business concepts since 2016. We have already successfully conceptualized, programmed, and marketed several business directories in various niches.
Successful examples of business directories
Gelbe Seiten
When thinking of business directories, the provider Gelbe Seiten (Yellow Pages) most frequently comes to mind. Over the years, this website has earned the status of a classic and is the modern version of the traditional directory with phone numbers and companies. Gelbe Seiten impresses with very straightforward usability – with two input fields you can quickly find the matching results. Additionally, there is also a map available, which shows providers directly and simplifies the search.
Das Örtliche
Das Örtliche is the runner-up after Gelbe Seiten. Generally described as “Germany’s leading telephone book,” it also offers plenty of additional information about the listed businesses. Compared to Gelbe Seiten, the provider is more concise in the details shown on the listing’s detail page. However, the search is slightly more detailed and also gives you the option to define various categories based on the most frequently placed search terms.
11880
11880 is a business directory that offers additional functionalities compared to the competition – for example, the option to compare prices from different providers. This makes it more complex than Gelbe Seiten and Das Örtliche from a technical standpoint, but also becomes a source of potential competitive advantages. 11880 also has a feature-rich mobile app with over 1 million downloads and very good customer reviews.
How to create a professional business directory
A professional business directory is fundamentally simple but requires a very high level of expertise when designing the search function and during programming.
Business directories like Gelbe Seiten and Das Örtliche are strong market players and well known by many people in the DACH region.
A new business directory must therefore be able to offer added value compared to the competition. In addition, performance is a crucial factor for its success, which requires mature programming.
Our process in creating your business directory
The core functionalities of a business directory
Interactive
Search
An advanced and fast search for entries and a clear structure is the most important functionality of a professional business directory.
Subscription
Plans
Different subscription plans, which for example allow the display of additional information on the provider’s detail page, are an excellent source of monetization.
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Interactive
Map
An interactive map that shows the corresponding entries based on the search variables can become a central competitive advantage.
Advertising
Options
Many business directories are monetized through advertising. The operator must provide the conditions for this while also not impairing usability.
Mobile
App
A mobile app for iOS and Android is extremely important for a professional business directory, as more than 80% of search inquiries are made using mobile devices.
We focus on developing business directories
Our experience in implementing business directories over the last 7 years allows us to optimize the entire process from A to Z far more than our competition.
Expertise
Other Agencies
The majority of agencies have no specific experience in implementing business directories.
Shopboostr
We have implemented over 10 business directories in various niches and know their specifics down to the smallest detail.
Technically Sound
Other Agencies
Many agencies use the same approach in terms of programming when developing business directories.
Shopboostr
Business directories have very specific requirements when it comes to search function programming. We have extensive expertise in their implementation.
Price
Other Agencies
Many agencies charge very high prices for implementing a simple business directory.
Shopboostr
We have optimized the programming process for business directories over the past 7 years and thus reduced costs for ourselves and our clients.
Long-Term Success
Other Agencies
The majority of providers want to finish the project as quickly as possible at the expense of quality.
Shopboostr
Your success is our priority – our successful references are the main source of new clients.
Our References
Fyndery
Fyndery is a successful platform for courses, workshops, and events focused on Healthy Living.
From a rough idea to a market leader in Healthy Living
Initial situation
❓ A young startup with no technical knowledge or resources
Result
✔️ Fyndery won the ERGO Award #DeinWeg and is now one of the leading platforms in Germany for course brokerage
From a B2B-focused idea to a comprehensive B2C and B2B solution
Initial situation
❓ A simple project, which lacked the technical know-how to transform it into an online platform
Result
✔️ Implementation of an advanced search function, complex profiles for buyers and providers, and multiple sorting options
REINIGUNGSVERZEICHNIS
RVZ is an online platform for the brokerage of services and jobs in the cleaning sector
Fürenand
A successful social media platform that connects members of local communities with one another.
From a traditional social media platform to a community platform for local communities
Initial situation
❓ A rough concept that needed to be enriched with additional functionalities.
Result
✔️ Implementation of multiple interaction options: marketplace, events, groups, surveys, businesses, and clubs in the area.
How you can work with us
Because we have been receiving many inquiries lately, we introduced an
application process. These are the next steps after we receive your
application:
Our Results
>100 Projects
Over 100 online platforms
in various
industries implemented
>12 People
Our team consists
of 12 experts for
online platforms
>10 Years
We have been helping
with project
development for over 10 years
Our Team
Dimitri is the managing director and founder of Shopboostr. He started the company in Berlin in 2013 and established it as one of the leading agencies for the development of professional online platforms in the DACH region. Thanks to his expertise, Dimitri has already supported over 100 successful online platforms and marketplaces – from concept and programming to market launch – which have established themselves as market leaders within their niches.
Martin founded his first online shop at the age of 17 and achieved six-figure revenue in the first year thanks to his SEO and social media knowledge. He has been on board since 2014 and has actively contributed to the marketing of numerous online platforms. As an enthusiastic online marketing expert and head of the marketing department, Martin supports projects in their strategic marketing positioning, up to market entry and continuous growth.
Darius is a trained computer scientist and the technical lead at Shopboostr. He started programming at the age of 15, worked for numerous major companies, and built a wide range of knowledge. Thanks to his technical expertise, Darius has a solution to every technical challenge, and he knows in detail how to technically set up and scale professional online platforms. Darius is an expert in PHP, JavaScript, MySQL as well as complex server infrastructures.
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