Your Expert "Technical Co-Founder" (Without Giving Equity)

Your Development Dream Team

Proven Expertise Leverage proprietary frameworks built from hundreds of marketplace/directory projects – insights generic developers lack.
Clear Success Path Our step-by-step roadmap eliminates guesswork and helps you avoid costly, common startup pitfalls.
Elite Specialist Team Access vetted A-players focused solely on marketplaces/directories, saving you years of difficult hiring.
Business-First Focus We build for results – conversion, retention, and monetization – not just technical specs.
Strategic Development Maximize your ROI. We guide investment towards high-impact features, steering clear of costly "shiny objects".

We build successful platforms 10x better, 10x faster, 10x cheaper than any other alternative—period.

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Base Rate

$100/hour

This is our base rate — the foundation behind all our pricing, from custom quotes to packages and work hour credits. Every deliverable is built around this benchmark, reflecting the real cost of working with senior specialists who’ve built and scaled hundreds of directory and marketplace platforms.

We know this rate isn’t for everyone, we may not be the right fit — and that’s okay. But if you’re serious about building a successful platform, it’s an incredibly cost-effective rate for the level of speed, execution, and expertise you’re getting.

Use this as a baseline to structure your budget — and see if we’re the right partner for your next stage.

Directorism (Specialists) Your dedicated team of marketplace & directory platform experts, focused on strategic growth and technical excellence.
Local Agency (Generalists) A general web agency that "builds websites." Often lacks deep experience with the unique complexities of marketplace or directory platforms.
Freelancer (Variable Quality) The freelancer you found on Fiverr or in a Facebook group who’s worked with your directory theme before — but can’t custom code, scale systems, or guide product strategy.
DIY (Do It Yourself) For the ambitious founder with a promising idea, but lacking the specialized technical expertise or time required for robust, scalable platform development.
Project Quote Packages Work Hour Credits

Perfect for: Well-defined projects with specific requirements

  • Fixed-Price Certainty: You receive a total project quote that remains unchanged regardless of implementation challenges we encounter.
  • Base Rate: Our standard rate is $100/hour, but you pay for the entire project, not by the hour.
  • Quote Factors: Your total price is determined by:
    • Expert-estimated work hours required
    • Technical complexity of features
    • Third-party integration research
    • Implementation risk 
    • Timeline constraints
    • Platform maturity (new site vs. established platform with existing users)
  • Clarity Requirement: The more specific your requirements (screenshots, wireframes, product requirements document etc), the more competitive your quote as reduces our risk and eliminates costly guesswork.
  • Scope Definition: Includes a structured discovery phase to convert concepts into precise technical specifications

Comprehensive Deliverables: Suitable for full platform development, custom features, theme migrations,  technical enhancements etc.

Pro Tip: Vague requests like "improve my user experience" are too subjective for fixed quotes. For these scenarios, our Work Hour Credits option is more cost-effective for you – purchase a block of development time and we'll maximize improvements within that timeframe.

Perfect for: Quick, high-impact improvements to your existing marketplace or directory

Our experience building hundreds of platforms has revealed consistent patterns in what makes these businesses succeed. We've distilled these insights into focused packages that deliver maximum impact without the complexity of custom development.

What Our Packages Include: Each package targets a specific area critical to your success – from essential functionalities to design transformation, SEO optimization, security fortification, and performance enhancements.

How Package Selection Works: Simply identify your most pressing platform challenge, select the corresponding package, and we'll implement our proven solution using standardized processes refined across numerous similar implementations. This approach eliminates the complexity of custom scoping while still delivering tailored results for your specific platform.

Benefits of Choosing Packages:

  • Predictable investment with transparent pricing
  • Faster implementation through our standardized approach
  • Proven solutions that consistently deliver results
  • Ability to address critical needs without a full custom engagement
  • Clear, measurable outcomes defined before we begin

Why Packages Work: In this complex and overcomplicated marketplace and directory landscape, we've done the hard work of identifying which improvements consistently deliver the highest ROI. These packages represent years of specialized experience condensed into accessible, high-impact solutions that make sense for platforms at any stage.

Perfect for: Ongoing support, evolving requirements, and vague project scopes

Work Hour Credits provide the ultimate flexibility when you need professional assistance but can't precisely define every requirement upfront. This approach is ideal for platforms at any stage requiring adaptable support.

How Work Hour Credits Function: Purchase a block of development hours at our standard rate ($100/hour) with volume discounts for larger packages. 

  • Credits never expire, providing complete future flexibility.
  • Specialists matched precisely to your specific requirements.

Ideal Usage Scenarios:

  • When exact requirements are difficult to define (e.g., "improve our user experience")
  • For platforms needing ongoing maintenance and small enhancements
  • When you have a list of minor tweaks and fixes requiring attention

Practical Examples:

  • Purchase 15 hours for UI/UX improvements and our designer will focus on the highest ROI enhancements.
  • Deploy 20 hours for performance optimization across your platform.
  • Use 3 hours to fix critical bugs.

Transparency and Trust: We utilize professional time-tracking tools that document every minute spent on your project. Our business model relies on long-term partnerships – we succeed only when you succeed, which is why our clients retain our services for years.

Our Client Profiles

Who We Work With

New Founders DIY Builders Funded Startups Established Platforms

That innovative platform idea connecting X and Y in your industry has been stuck in your head for months, maybe years. You see a clear opportunity to disrupt how business is done, but turning that vision into reality seems increasingly complex.

The challenges you're facing:
  • Technical Knowledge Gap: You know your niche inside-out with years of industry experience, but lack the technical development expertise needed to create a valuable platform that will actually succeed.
  • Developer Uncertainty: You have no reliable way to identify trustworthy technical partners who can actually build your vision.
  • Roadmap Uncertainty: No clear path from idea to viable product without expensive trial and error.
  • Resource Constraints: You can't afford to waste your budget on experimenting and building a bad product that no one will actually want.
  • Market Window Pressure: Each passing month gives competitors time to recognize and act on the same opportunity.
How we bring your vision to life:
  • Proven Blueprint: Our battle-tested framework eliminates guesswork, shortens time-to-market and the overall cost.
  • Technical Translation: We convert your industry knowledge into a functioning platform without you wasting your valuable time on development.
  • Strategic MVP Design: Carefully crafted minimum viable product that validates your concept with minimal investment.
  • Resource Optimization: Ensuring every dollar goes toward features that drive adoption and increase your revenue.
  • Accelerated Timeline: We deliver in months what would typically take years of learning and iteration.
  • Future-Proof Foundation: Architecture designed to scale with your success without requiring complete rebuilds later.

→ Perfect fit for you if: You have deep industry knowledge and a vision for a platform business, but need an experienced technical partner to bring it to life efficiently and effectively

 

You've "bootstrapped" your platform using WordPress themes and plugins, just like thousands of others. Despite limited technical knowledge, you've managed to get something online – but what started as an exciting project has become a frustrating technical nightmare.

The challenges you're facing:

  • Development Quicksand: You're spending more time fixing technical issues than building your actual business – marketing, sales, and customer acquisition have taken a backseat completely
  • Performance Disaster: Pages look awful and take 5-10 seconds to load, driving away the few visitors you manage to attract
  • User Rejection: The few users who visit your site encounter so many bugs and limitations that they never return
  • Feature Impossibility: Every important user request seems impossible to implement without custom development
  • Competitor Anxiety: You're falling further behind competitors who have professional development resources

How we transform your platform:

  • Strategic Assessment: We evaluate your current implementation to determine whether to enhance or rebuild
  • Technical Rescue: We extract you from the development rabbit hole so you can finally focus on business growth
  • Expert Implementation: We professionally build the custom features your users have been requesting for months
  • Performance Overhaul: We transform your sluggish site into a lightning-fast platform that retains visitors
  • Success Blueprint: Our proven roadmap guides your platform from struggling DIY project to thriving business
  • Growth Partnership: With your technical foundation secured, you can finally focus on marketing, fundraising, and user acquisition

→ Perfect fit for you if: You've realized your DIY approach has created more problems than solutions, and you need experienced professionals to transform your struggling site into a high-quality platform while you focus on actually growing your business

You've secured capital – the fuel for your vision. Now, the real race begins: transforming that investment and your proven concept into a dominant, market-leading platform that will actually succeed. 

The challenges you are facing:
  • Building the A-Team, Fast: Finding, hiring, and onboarding the right specialized developers delays critical product development and drains resources.
  • The Speed vs. Quality Tightrope: Pressure encourages shortcuts, leading to tech debt that hinders future growth and reliability.
  • Maximizing Growth Capital: Every investment dollar must translate directly into building product value, acquiring customers, and achieving the key milestones that drive sustainable growth.
How We Fuel Your Ascent:
  • 10X Development Framework: Our proven blueprints build your platform 10x better, 10x faster, and 10x more cost-effectively than alternatives
  • Instant Technical Horsepower: Deploy our specialized team immediately, bypassing hiring delays and accelerating your development cycle.
  • Architecture Built to Win: Leverage our deep platform expertise to build robust, scalable products engineered for quality, performance, and future growth.
  • No Tech Fads. No Framework Worship. Just Results.
    We don’t care what stack is hot this month. We care about a platform that works flawlessly, scales easily, and feels world-class to users. That’s what we build. You get an Airbnb-level product without the 16-month runway or multi-million dollar burn.

→ You're a perfect fit if: You're an ambitious funded startup demanding expert execution to rapidly build a high-quality, market-leading product. You prioritize speed, quality, sustainable growth, and achieving true market leadership.

 

95% of marketplace and directory businesses hit a growth ceiling they can't break through. Your platform once experienced impressive growth, but has now plateaued for years. Innovation has slowed to maintenance mode while nimble newcomers with modern technology increasingly threaten your market position. 

The challenges you're facing:
  • Legacy Technology Trap: Constrained by outdated technical decisions that are now expensive to change
  • Innovation Deficit: Newer competitors with modern architectures outpacing your feature development
  • Unreliable Development: Paying premium rates for mediocre results and missed deadlines
  • Plateaued Growth: User acquisition stalled despite market opportunity
  • Market Share Erosion: Tech-forward competitors gradually capturing your users and listings
How we elevate your platform:
  • Strategic Assessment: We analyze your current state and identify the optimal path to 10x your business
  • Architecture Transformation: If needed, rebuilding your platform designed specifically for your next growth phase
  • Accelerated Innovation: Implementing modern marketplace and directory features in a fraction of the cost and typical timeframes
  • Development Reliability: Predictable execution from specialists who understand marketplace dynamics
  • Monetization Enhancement: Implementing proven revenue-generating features from successful platforms

→ Perfect fit for you if: Your platform's technical foundation is limiting growth potential and you're ready to transform both your technology and business model to 10x-ing your business.

 
 
“I spent 10 months bouncing between two different developers and trying to piece things together with tutorials and plugins. I had a vision, but I couldn’t get anyone to actually help me build it properly. When I found Directorism, everything changed. They understood the platform model instantly, and within a few weeks I had something wonderful. The cost made sense the moment I saw the result. I only wish I’d found them sooner.”
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Isabelle K.

Solo Founder, Wellness & Service Marketplace
"Chris, without you and your team, this platform simply wouldn’t exist. You stepped in when I was lost, brought clarity, fixed the chaos, and executed with care. This wasn’t just development, it was a true partnership, unlike anything I’d experienced. You didn’t just build , you changed the direction of the entire business. I’m beyond grateful. There’s absolutely no way we’d be where we are today without you."
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Jonathan P.

Co-Founder, B2B Services Marketplace
"We’d been running a local business directory for years, but growth had stalled. Directorism came in, reimagined the entire product, and rebuilt it into a full booking platform with real value on both sides. They didn’t just improve the site — they transformed the model. It’s been just over 3 months, and revenue is up 70%. More importantly, users are finally finding real value on our product. Directorism reignited our business."
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Adam F.

Co-founder, Local Services Directory Turned Booking Platform
"I had a clear vision for a niche marketplace, but zero technical background and a history of disappointment with devs. Working with Directorism felt like lifting a weight off my shoulders. Chris and his team were real experts, fast, and transparent. They didn’t just build, they guided. I never had to guess where things stood or what was coming next. The final product is slick, cool and actually works the way I imagined it. I’d recommend them to any founder without hesitation."

Anna V.

Founder, Fashion Resale P2P Marketplace
“After working with two local agencies that overpromised and ghosted, I finally found Directorism. Chris brought exactly what I was missing: structure, honesty, and real experience. He laid out every step, gave me options without pressure, and kept communication clear and consistent. Our pet care marketplace now works as expected with smooth design, very fast, with real monetization options. It’s the first time I’ve felt like I’m actually moving forward.”
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Marco T.

Founder, Pet Care Marketplace
“After wasting over $15K with other developers, I was ready to give up. Then I found you, Chris, and everything changed. You instantly understood the product, the vision, and the market. You treated it like your own startup, not just another client project. I never expected that level of care, clarity, and commitment from anyone outside of a co-founder. You didn’t just build my platform, you brought it back to life. Thank you for restoring my hope and belief in this journey.”
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William C.

Car Rental Marketplace
We’d been live for over 6 years, but our marketplace felt like it was stuck in 2018 — slow, cluttered, and hard to maintain. Directorism didn’t just refresh the design — they reshaped our flows, rebuilt performance, and repositioned us for a bigger audience. They approached everything with a strategic lens I had never seen before. Our page speed doubled, and user signups are up 65% in just two months. Working with them gave us our second wind — and a platform we’re proud of again.

Lorenzo M

Mentorship & Coaching Marketplace
“Before Directorism, I spent nearly a year with local devs who didn’t understand what I was building. They delivered broken pages, missed deadlines, and had no clue how a two-sided platform should work. Chris and his team got it instantly, they mapped the right architecture, cleaned up the mess, and rebuilt it with care. Now my home services directory is fast, scalable, and finally something I’m proud to show to users and investors.”

Eli M.

Co-founder, Home Services Directory
"I had the pleasure of working with Directorism for customization on my website, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Their team demonstrated exceptional expertise, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of my specific needs. From design tweaks to functional enhancements, they delivered a seamless and highly professional solution that perfectly aligns with my vision. If you're looking for top-tier customization Directorism is the team to trust! Highly recommended!"
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Alexis L.

“Every other developer I talked to just asked for a feature list. Directorism asked why those features mattered.” That simple difference was a game changer. They weren’t just trying to code a to-do list — they helped me think like a founder. They asked about my users, revenue model, long-term plans, and helped shape something smarter than I could’ve done alone. The final product — an educational community platform is intuitive, clean, and ready to grow.
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Anya

Co-founder, Niche Educational Platform
"Before working with them, we were stuck due to our limited experience with the Listeo theme. Once Chris and his team came on board, everything started moving. He listened closely, offered smart suggestions, and guided us through key improvements. Despite the challenges of the theme, they met tight timelines, delivered real results, and exceeded expectations — all at a fair cost. They get straight to the point, which made the entire process efficient and clear. I’m so grateful for the partnership."
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Dorra B.

Your Perfect Technical Partner

We work best with founders who bring the vision — but need expert execution. We don’t just take tasks and code features. We challenge assumptions, fill in the blind spots, and help you make smart decisions that avoid years of wasted time and budget. Whether you’re solo or in a small team, Directorism becomes your expert partner in building a scalable, launch-ready platform — with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Built for Visionaries Without a Full Tech Team

You don’t need to be technical to succeed — but you do need the right team behind you. Most founders get stuck working with developers who just say “yes,” or spend months trying to DIY their way through complexity. At Directorism, we’ve worked with hundreds of founders just like you — helping turn vague concepts into fully functional, revenue-ready platforms. From architecture to UX to growth strategy, we guide every critical step, so you can focus on building the business, not battling bugs and breakdowns.
OUR ADVANTAGE

Why Founders Choose Us

A-Player Team

Only top 1% talent—each with deep marketplace and directory experience trained in battle for 5+ years.

No weak links. Ever.

Every developer, designer, and PM we deploy is a proven specialist with years of niche expertise. You won’t find this caliber on freelancer platforms or generic agencies—because they already work with us.

Supreme Efficiency

Our $100/hr base rate actually saves you thousands on the long run compared to “cheaper” alternatives who have no idea what they are doing and deliver vastly inferior results with zero chance of success.

The Only Thing That’s Expensive Is Failure

A $3K freelancer who builds the wrong thing = $0 ROI and months lost. Our $10K solution? It’s not just a build—it’s your best shot at success. What takes $100K and multiple failed attempts elsewhere, we deliver for $10K—10x better, 10x faster, 10x more cost-effective.

Shortcut to Success

Forget trial and error—we already know what works and what doesn’t. We’ve made all the mistakes so you don’t have to.

No wasted years. No burned budgets.

You shouldn’t gamble with your time, money, or your one shot at success. Most founders waste theirs. We already know the mistakes ahead—and we’ll make sure you don’t repeat them.

Platform Mastery

Decades of collective experience building two-sided platforms. You’re not just hiring devs—you’re gaining unfair advantage.

We don’t guess—we know.

From network effects to liquidity engineering, our platforms scale because they’re architected for growth from line one. No fumbles, just forward motion.

Battle-Tested Process

Our process is not experimental—it’s refined through 100s of launches and real-world outcomes.

Skip the Learning Curve

We've mastered marketplace-specific models, flows, and pitfalls—so you skip the costly learning curve and go live faster, smarter, and leaner.

Strategic Partnership

We don’t do hit-and-run projects. This is a long-term alliance—your success is our only metric.

We’re your technical co-founders—without taking equity.

We’re not task-takers—we’re your partner. From first call to first revenue and beyond, we stick with you. No ghosting, no deliver-and-ditch. Unlike freelancers or agencies chasing scope, we obsess over outcomes. If you fail, we fail. If you win, we win.
Do It For You

Alright—Let’s Talk About Your Platform

Are you just getting started—or do you have a platform that needs improvement?

I do not have a site

I do have a site

Full platform development

From Concept to Profitable Platform

Skip months of trial and error with our end-to-end platform development service. We transform your vision into a market-ready directory or marketplace by leveraging proven patterns from hundreds of successful implementations.

Why founders choose our approach:

Time Acceleration: Launch 12-18 months faster than traditional development paths

Decision Clarity: We make critical technical decisions based on proven marketplace patterns

Resource Protection: Avoid costly pivots and rewrites that plague most platforms

Focus Preservation: Concentrate on your business while we handle technical execution

Risk Minimization: Eliminate the guesswork with our battle-tested methodology

Don’t spend years learning what we already know. Our specialized team delivers your vision with precision and confidence, navigating the complex marketplace development landscape so you don’t have to.

Phase 1     1-2 Weeks

Discovery & Strategy

Our process begins with understanding your marketplace vision and its unique positioning. We analyze your market, competitors, and users to create a strategic foundation that ensures your platform solves real problems and captures opportunity.

Strategic Foundation

Mapping the path to marketplace success through vision workshops, competitive analysis, and technical planning.

The Blueprint Phase

During this critical foundation stage, we define your business model, revenue strategy, and user personas for both marketplace sides. Our team analyzes competitors across 15+ dimensions to identify unique opportunities, while our MoSCoW prioritization ensures we focus on features that truly matter. Technical architecture planning sets the stage for scalable, future-proof development.

User-Centered Architecture

Laying the groundwork for marketplace success through research and planning.

Experience Design

Before development begins, we craft the core structure of your platform — not just how it looks, but how it works. Using competitor analysis, AI tools, and our experience, we design intuitive user journeys for both providers and consumers. This is where critical decisions happen: category structures, filtering systems, listing flows, monetization logic, and how users navigate and convert. Every element is architected to maximize user clarity, conversion, and revenue — from day one.

Phase 2     2-3 Weeks

Design & Prototyping

We translate strategy into intuitive user experiences designed specifically for marketplace & directory dynamics. Our design approach balances the needs of both buyers and sellers while optimizing for maximum conversions.

Phase 3     5-8 Weeks

Development & Implementation

The core development phase brings your marketplace to life with robust, scalable code optimized for performance and growth. We implement proven patterns while focusing on features that drive adoption and facilitate transactions.

Platform Construction

Building your directory or marketplace with the best fitting Theme, proven patterns, and optimized features that drive user adoption.

From Concept to Reality

Our development team builds your platform with customizable themes, streamlined user interfaces, and intuitive design. We implement responsive layouts with modern design, integrate payment systems with commission handling, embed real-time end-to-end booking systems, transactional messaging, and payout automation.

Quality Assurance

Ensuring flawless operation through rigorous testing, performance optimization, and security validation.

Bulletproof Performance

We stress-test every component of your platform — from user roles and permissions to booking logic and payment flows. Technical optimization with CDN implementation, caching layers, and database query optimization delivers lightning-fast page loads, while security hardening protects user data and transactions. For new platforms, web scraping and structured import tools populate your directory intelligently, solving the cold-start problem so you launch with active, relevant listings from the start.

Phase 4    2-3 Weeks

Testing & Refinement

Through comprehensive quality assurance, we ensure your platform functions flawlessly across all devices and user scenarios. This phase optimizes performance, enhances security, and refines usability to maximize early adoption.

Phase 5     Ongoing

Launch & Iterate

We follow a strategic soft launch approach focused on gaining early traction and revenue. This phase collects valuable user feedback, implements improvements rapidly, and optimizes your platform for growth and monetization.

Strategic Launch

Launching strategically with rapid iteration, early revenue focus, and continuous user-driven improvement.

Growth & Revenue Activation

You take the lead — and we move with you. Together, we execute a controlled soft launch strategy to collect real-world data and early user feedback. As users engage, we help you track behavior patterns, identify conversion blockers, and apply targeted improvements fast. We work closely to activate initial revenue streams, fine-tune monetization systems, and adjust based on live market signals. This shared, iterative process drives your platform steadily toward product-market fit and long-term growth.
3 carefully structured packages for different ambitions

Complete Platform Build Packages

$4.500 From

Foundations

  • Basic Theme Design
  • Basic Customization
  • Taxonomy Setup
  • Technical SEO
  • Basic Caching
  • Standard Security
  • 30-day Support
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End-to-End MVP

  • Competitor Research
  • Strategic Architecture
  • Premium Custom Design
  • Advanced Caching
  • Enhanced Security
  • Web Scraping
  • 60-day Support
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Masterpiece

  • Airbnb-grade UX/UI
  • Conversion-Optimized Flows
  • 100 Hours Advanced Customization
  • Scale-Ready Platform
  • Enterprise-level Security
  • Strategic Business Consulting
  • 90-day Support
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What's difference between the packages?

Each package is built for a different type of founder:

Foundations is ideal for budget-conscious founders who want a clean, functional launchpad. You’ll start with a solid, scalable base that you can grow over time.

End-to-End MVP is for serious founders ready to go live with a professionally built, growth-ready platform. We handle everything — from strategy to design to development — like we’re building our own marketplace.

Masterpiece is for all-in founders who refuse to gamble with time or money. This is the top-tier, fully customized, investor-grade execution designed by world-class experts. It’s your best chance to win big in the marketplace game.

Do I need to have everything figured out before starting?

Not really — in fact, it’s impossible to know everything upfront. That’s exactly why we exist.

If you're choosing our End-to-End MVP or Masterpiece packages, we take full responsibility of the decision-making process. From platform architecture to UX flows and monetization strategy, we guide every step based on hundreds of successful marketplace and directory builds. You're not expected to be a product manager, designer, or engineer — that’s our job.

However, if you go with the Foundations package, you’ll need to come prepared. Our developers will follow your lead, using your wireframes, architecture, and feature specifications. It's a great fit if you're already clear on what you want — but a challenging route if you're still figuring things out.

That’s why most founders choose MVP or Masterpiece — to remove the guesswork and leverage expert direction instead of navigating blind.

How do you come up with the prices?

Each package is priced based on the amount of expert work involved — not a random number or a checklist of surface-level features.

Behind every quote is a carefully scoped number of hours executed by our world-class specialists across strategy, UX, development, security, and growth. These hours are invested differently depending on the package — whether it’s foundational setup, full-scale MVP execution, or a deeply customized Masterpiece.

That said, marketplace projects are never one-size-fits-all. These packages serve as starting points. In your introductory call, we’ll align on your idea, scope, and budget to finalize the best-fit solution or craft a custom quote.

You’re not just paying for deliverables — you’re investing in a battle-tested process, expert decision-making, and outcomes built to make your business succeed.

Which package should I choose?

That’s exactly why we start with an introductory call.

We take the time to understand your idea, your niche, your goals, your technical background, your budget, and what kind of business you’re truly trying to build — whether it’s a lean MVP to validate demand or a high-performance product built to dominate your market.

From there, we’ll recommend the package that offers the greatest return on investment — balancing ambition, cost-efficiency, and long-term success. 

Our quotes are never arbitrary. They’re built around the actual work hours of world-class specialists — strategists, designers, developers, and architects — all working in sync to give your platform the best possible chance to succeed.  

We’re not here for short-term wins or quick cash grabs. This is a long game, and we’re looking for long-term partnerships with founders who are serious about building something that lasts. Your success is our only end goal — and we structure every project to reflect that.

Process Results Guarantee Comparison

We don’t follow templates — we build your platform with you, shaped by your niche, goals, and business vision.

  1. Introductory Call: We kick things off with a strategy session to understand your idea, target market, and goals. You’ll get expert guidance on the right package or a custom quote.

  2. Theme & Stack Selection: We choose the ideal theme and tech stack for your project — balancing flexibility, performance, and long-term growth. 

  3. Wireframes & Architecture: Our marketplace architects craft user flows, category structures, and monetization logic using competitive insights, AI tools, and proven UX principles.

  4. Design & Development: Your platform is built in focused sprints, with key features prioritized for traction. We hold regular milestone check-ins to align and adapt as needed.

  5. Milestone Reviews: At each stage, we walk you through progress, refine the experience, and plan next steps — ensuring full clarity and expert oversight throughout.

  6. Launch & Support: After testing and final QA, we support a soft launch with training, documentation, and up to 90 days of post-launch guidance based on your package.

At Directorism, we don’t just build platforms — we build outcomes.

Every package delivers a fully functional, customized MVP designed specifically for your niche, audience, and business goals.

Whether you choose Foundations, MVP, or Masterpiece, you get more than just a set of features — you get a platform that’s been strategically architected to give your idea its best chance of success. From UX flows to monetization models, every decision is tailored to help you validate, launch, and grow with clarity and confidence.

And we don’t stop at launch.

Each project is the beginning of a long-term partnership. As your platform grows, so will your needs — new features, user demands, monetization layers. We're here to evolve your platform alongside your business, with the same level of care, clarity, and expertise.

We don’t aim to “complete a project.”
We aim to build something that works, grows, and wins — with you.

Because when your platform succeeds, so do we.
That’s the difference between Directorism and everyone else.

We're not here for quick wins. We're here to build real partnerships — and that starts with trust, transparency, and alignment at every step.

Milestone-based approvals keep you aligned at every step

We work on each phase until you’re fully satisfied

Your platform will meet all agreed specs — no compromises

You get full ownership of code, assets, and IP

100% Satisfaction or Full Refund — No Risk to Start

If you're not satisfied at any phase, we’ll stop the partnership and refund the milestone payment — no questions asked.

Yes, it's definitely a financial hit for us — but it's the right move long-term.  This policy does more than protect you — it protects us, too. It helps us filter for founders who understand what it really takes to build a successful startup: those who respect the process, value our expertise, have realistic expectations and are prepared to lead their business through the ups and downs.

Because startups aren’t battles — they’re wars. If we’re not the right fit, it’s better to part ways early than waste time, money, and momentum.

You win, we win — that’s the only outcome we’re here for.

Let’s be honest — if you just need a website online, there are cheaper ways to get there. You could buy an $80 theme, hire a freelancer for $400, or work with a local agency that’s never built a marketplace. But if your goal is to build a real platform that attracts users, drives revenue, and actually succeeds — those shortcuts won’t get you there.

Themes and WordPress are powerful — we use them too. But success doesn’t come from the tools alone. It comes from knowing how to use it at a high level. And unless you’ve spent the last 3–5 years in hands-on development, UX, and marketplace strategy, you’re not building a business — you’re gambling with time you can’t afford to lose.

Too many founders waste months on DIY or cheap builds, only to launch something no one wants, with zero chance of success. They don’t save money — they give up on great ideas because “it didn’t work.”

That’s why Directorism exists. We don’t hand you a theme and hope for the best. We design and build platforms with the right structure, strategy, and execution from day one — tailored to your niche and growth goals.

If you're "just testing," keep in mind: your competitors aren’t. They're moving fast, with focus and the right team. If you're serious about building something that lasts, let's do it right the first time.

Already Have a Platform?

Let’s fix what’s broken and take your product to the next level.
We’ll clean up the mess, improve what matters, and transform your site into something fast, secure, and built to grow.

Already Running a Directory or Marketplace?

Let’s Take Your Site to the Next Level

The Hard Truth About Your Current Site

Let’s be honest – with our vast experience in this industry, we know exactly what you are facing:

  • Incredibly low quality with hundreds of bugs that frustrate users
  • Super slow page loads that drive visitors away
  • Highly insecure core vulnerable to attacks
  • Poorly optimized pages for search engines and conversions

Essential Upgrade Packages

Most platforms launch with slow speeds, buggy features, poor UX, and broken architecture. Founders assume they’ll “fix it later” — but users don’t wait, and neither does the market. A bad product doesn’t get a second chance.

A Broken Platform Gets You Nothing

If your platform is slow, frustrating, or fundamentally flawed, users won’t complain — they’ll just disappear. You won’t get feedback, traction, or time to improve. You won’t make enough revenue to fix it later. This isn’t a “lean” approach — it’s a massive risk disguised as thrift. The startup graveyard is full of good ideas executed poorly. If your foundation is weak, your business has zero chance. Not low chance — zero. Do it right, or don’t expect results.

Improve What Matters Most

We’ve developed targeted, battle-tested packages to transform broken directories and marketplaces into fast, secure, conversion-ready platforms.

Built From Real Experience, Not Guesswork

After working on hundreds of platforms, we’ve identified exactly what’s holding them back — and how to fix it. These aren’t extras. They’re the foundations every successful marketplace or directory needs: fast performance, strong security, search visibility, and a user experience that converts. When these are missing, growth never comes — no matter how good the idea. Our upgrade packages address the critical gaps and give your platform the stability and polish it needs to succeed. If you're serious about results, these packages aren’t optional — they’re a must have.

Our Solutions

Having improved hundreds of struggling platforms, we’ve constructed very specific to-do tasks with packages for all kinds of budgets and levels you want to reach:

✓ Complete Cleanup of redundant code and plugin conflicts
✓ Performance Optimization to make your site lightning fast
✓ Security Enhancement to protect your data and users
✓ SEO Foundation building for maximum visibility
✓ Professional Design that converts visitors to users

Choose the Upgrades That Set You Apart

Targeted packages designed to fix what matters most. Each one is tiered by depth and scope, so you can align improvements with your budget and business goals. Every gig clearly explains what’s included — giving you full control to focus on the areas where your platform needs the biggest lift.

  • Absolute Essentials

    Absolute Essentials

    €799
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  • Design Transformation

    Design Transformation

    From €950
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  • SEO Powerup

    SEO Powerup

    From €499
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  • Security Fortification

    Security Fortification

    From €349
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  • Performance Optimization

    Performance Optimization

    From €499
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What if I’ve already done some of this work myself?

If the work you’ve done is solid, we’ll pick up from where you left off — and use the remaining hours in your package to take your platform even further than usual. But in reality, this is rarely the case.

That said, after working on hundreds of platforms, we can count on one hand the times a client’s previous work (DIY or from another developer) met professional standards. We've seen it all — from bloated setups and broken designs to performance "optimizations" that actually made things worse. And even if you think your platform is the exception, it usually isn’t.

So the real question isn’t “Can you work with what I’ve done?” but “How would your work be different from mine?” — and the honest answer is: in 99% of cases, we’ll rebuild it the right way, because what’s there just doesn’t meet the standard required for success.

You’re a founder. Your job isn’t to be great designer or developer — it’s to make smart decisions. And one of the smartest is handing the technical heavy lifting to a team that has done this hundreds of times.

Can I select the scope of work that suits my platform?

Each of our service packages includes three tiers to accommodate different budgets and requirements. This flexibility allows you to select the implementation level that matches your specific situation:

  • Basic tier: Essential improvements for budget-conscious implementations. While limited in scope, these deliver the critical foundations necessary for professional operation.
  • Mid-tier: Our most popular option offering optimal value-to-investment ratio. Recommended for most businesses serious about growth, as it balances comprehensive improvements with reasonable investment.
  • Premium tier: Complete implementation for founders who demand excellence and want to succeed no matter what.

For businesses with limited resources, we require at least the basic tier of Absolute Essentials as the minimum foundation for professional operation.

Will these upgrades work with my current theme?

Yes — our upgrade packages are fully designed for your existing theme. We have deep, hands-on experience with all major WordPress marketplace and listing directory themes and plugins. In fact, we’ve already worked on multiple platforms built on the exact theme you’re using.

Beyond that, our team brings extensive technical expertise in WordPress development, performance optimization, and design — not just within marketplaces and directories, but across a wide range of projects. Every specialist on our team has worked across different stacks and environments, which gives us the flexibility to adapt your upgrades without disrupting your existing setup.

Each package is carefully structured to work within your theme’s framework — ensuring smooth implementation and long-term stability without forcing a redesign or rebuild. If we do identify any theme-specific limitations, we’ll give you clear, expert guidance on how to move forward without wasting time or budget.

Is there a guarantee for these services?

Yes. We guarantee measurable improvements based on the focus of each package — whether that’s speed, security, SEO, or overall performance. Results depend on the tier you choose, but we always implement the highest-impact improvements possible within that scope.

And if you're not satisfied with the outcome, we offer a full refund within one week of completion — no questions asked. It’s rare in the services world, but we firmly believe people shouldn’t pay for results they don’t believe in. This protects you, and it protects us — ensuring we only work with serious founders who value quality, and giving you full peace of mind from day one.

Process Results Guarantee Comparison

Our upgrade process is fast, focused, and fully transparent. Here’s exactly how it works:

  1. Choose Your Tier
    Select the package level that aligns with your current platform, your growth goals, and your available budget. Each tier offers a different level of depth, from foundational fixes to full-scale optimization.
  2. Purchase & Access Setup
    Buy your chosen package directly from our site. You’ll immediately receive a confirmation email with next steps, including a secure form to grant us access to your platform.
  3. We Get to Work Immediately
    As soon as we have access, our specialists begin work. We implement the specific upgrades tied to your package tier, from speed and security to SEO and UX enhancements.
  4. Ongoing Communication
    Throughout the process, we stay in close contact via email or direct chat. We’ll keep you updated on progress, explain key findings, and suggest any additional improvements based on what we uncover.
  5. Final Delivery & Recommendations
    Once the work is complete, we perform quality checks, then deliver a full summary of what was done — including performance metrics, changelog, and actionable next steps.

These upgrade packages aren’t based on theory or guesswork — they’re carefully structured from years of hands-on experience improving directories and marketplaces. We know what works, what doesn’t, and what truly makes a difference. Every task in these packages is chosen for one reason: maximum ROI.

Each individual package page explains the exact features and outcomes you’ll get, tier by tier. But across all upgrade levels, the results follow one clear pattern: your platform becomes faster, more secure, more trusted, and more ready to grow. 

The outcomes are consistent across all tiers: faster performance, stronger security, higher search visibility, and design that instantly earns user trust. 

These upgrades aren’t optional — they’re essential at every stage. We  often decline custom feature requests that offer little strategic value and instead directed clients toward these core upgrades — because they deliver 10x, even 100x more impact than building features on top of a broken foundation.

Skip this work, and nothing else will stick. Nail it, and everything from growth to monetization becomes exponentially easier. This is the smartest investment you can make in your platform — and the clearest path to real results.

We stand firmly behind every upgrade package we offer. That’s why we guarantee clear, measurable improvements based on the focus of your selected tier — whether it's speed, SEO, security, or user experience. You’ll know exactly what to expect upfront, and we’ll deliver the highest-impact results possible within your chosen scope.

We don’t cut corners. You’re not getting generic services — you’re getting precision work from specialists who’ve rebuilt and optimized hundreds of directories and marketplaces. Every upgrade is implemented with purpose, tested thoroughly, and designed to support real business growth.

And if, for any reason, you’re not satisfied with the final outcome, we offer a full refund within one week of completion — no questions asked.

Yes, that’s rare in the service world. But we believe if you’re not confident in what you received, you shouldn’t have to pay. This guarantee protects you, filters for serious clients, and keeps our standards high — exactly where they should be.

We’re not here to make a quick sale. We’re here to build long-term trust by delivering work that actually performs. That’s the kind of partnership we stand for.

“If you already offer guides, why should I pay Directorism to do it for me?”

It’s a fair question — and for some, doing it yourself might seem like a smart move. But for most founders, especially solopreneurs or small teams, the answer comes down to one thing: opportunity cost.

Yes, you can follow our guides. Yes, you can use ChatGPT. But even with step-by-step help, things rarely go smoothly. Platforms differ, themes behave unpredictably, and these upgrades are far from simple. Without hands-on experience, you're more likely to create new issues than fix existing ones — not due to lack of intelligence, but lack of repetition and technical depth.

More importantly, your time is too valuable to waste going down the wrong path. As a founder, your job isn’t to master development, design, or SEO — it’s to build traction, grow your audience, raise capital, lead, and move fast.

You shouldn’t be buried in technical work. You should be focusing on outreach, marketing, sales, partnerships, fundraising, networking, and building your team — the things that actually grow a business. That’s where your time delivers real returns.

What might take you months or years, we can do in days — because we’ve already done it, hundreds of times.

Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business. That’s how smart founders win.

Don’t Have a Platform?

Let’s design and build your entire platform — the right way, from day one.
Whether you’re validating a new idea or building your MVP, we’ll help you skip trial-and-error and go straight to a launch-ready product.

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I do have a site

I Need Platform Improvements

We’re a team of creatives who are excited about unique ideas and help fin-tech companies to create amazing identity by crafting top-notch UI/UX.

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