From our blogs
GeoDirectory vs Brilliant Directories
Full disclosure first. We built GeoDirectory. So read this the way you would read any comparison written by one of...
How we built wp-rankings.com: 60,000 listings and 16 million rows on GeoDirectory
Last week, we put wp-rankings.com live. It tracks every plugin in the WordPress.org repository: growth, install estimates, rankings, momentum, keyword...
Best WordPress Membership Plugin for Directory Sites (For Most People): Why Block-Level Visibility Rules Win
Most directory operators who add paid memberships to their site reach for a generic WordPress membership plugin. MemberPress, Restrict Content...
GeoDirectory vs HivePress
Which Directory plugin is best for your Website? So you've decided to build a directory or marketplace site on WordPress....
GeoDirectory vs Directorist - which plugin will you trust?
What's best, Directorist or GeoDirectory? We'll get this out of the way first: we make GeoDirectory. So this isn't a...
How to Create Custom Map Markers (the Complete Guide)
If you've ever tried to add custom map markers to a directory site, a Leaflet map, or a Mapbox dashboard,...
How to Create a Paid Membership Website [aka a Paywall]
The vast majority of membership websites are simple. In one form or another, they are paywalls. Some or all of...
OpenStreetMap vs Google Maps: Which One Actually Makes Sense for Your Project?
Most comparisons between OpenStreetMap and Google Maps are useless. They list features, throw in a pricing table, and stop there....
Best WordPress Membership Plugin (For Most People): Why Lightweight Beats Overkill
Most membership sites are overengineered. The owner spends weeks evaluating plugins, comparing feature lists, building flowcharts of access tiers, mapping...
WordPress Membership Plugin vs Subscription Plugin: What’s the Difference?
Many WordPress plugins blur the line between membership and subscription, which makes it easy to pick the wrong tool for...
Essential Features of a Membership Plugin
Not all membership plugins are equal. Some handle simple paywalls. Others support complex tiered systems with thousands of members. Choosing...
Founder Story: Frey Chou
Editor’s note (2026 update)This interview was published last year, when Frey was building most of his directories on WordPress using...