I’m ready to launch an online directory focused on a single industry rather than a broad local or national scope. The end goal is a clean, responsive platform that lets visitors quickly discover companies, products, or professionals within that chosen sector. While I’m still finalising which vertical we’ll target, I want the build itself to be flexible enough to accommodate any specialised taxonomy, custom fields, and branding that come with a niche audience. Core capabilities I know I’ll need are solid search and filtering, the option to enable user-generated ratings or reviews, and a straightforward way for businesses to create and manage their own profiles. If you’ve worked with tools such as WordPress + GeoDirectory, Laravel, or headless solutions like Next.js tying into a custom API, feel free to recommend the stack that will scale gracefully and remain easy for non-technical staff to update. Key deliverables • Fully functional, mobile-friendly directory with category structure mapped to our chosen industry • Admin dashboard for listings, moderation, and analytics • Business profile template with optional media gallery and review section • Robust search, filter, and location (if needed) components • Clear hand-off documentation and a brief training session so I can add listings on my own Please include examples of any industry-specific or highly-niche directories you’ve built, note your preferred tech stack, and outline a realistic turnaround time.