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Is this a directory software or a directory website builder?

Hello,

thank you for your inquiry.

phpListings is primarily positioned as "directory software" rather than a "website builder." The product is designed for building and managing business directory websites, focusing on extensive directory-specific features such as custom listing types, multi-criteria search and filtering, membership monetization options, and SEO capabilities. It emphasizes functionality typically needed for directories, including automated invoicing, category-specific permissions, and OpenStreetMap integration. The layout editor phpListings offers is widget-based, enabling customization of page layouts without coding, which may appeal to users who seek a builder experience but within a directory-focused context.

While phpListings includes some website builder-like elements, such as drag-and-drop layout options, it’s not a general website builder like Squarespace or Wix, which supports a broader variety of website types. Instead, it’s a highly specialized solution tailored to creating structured, monetizable directory websites. The terminology of "directory software" better represents its functionality.

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