A custom-built directory website designed to showcase women-owned businesses, support networking, and make it easy for members to get seen, found, and connected.
Bold Ladies wanted more than a list, they wanted a platform that feels modern, welcoming, and easy to use and benefits members with features like article posts, reviews and business information.
Check Out Bold Ladies Directory Website
Bold Ladies Directory is a growing online platform highlighting women in business — helping members get visibility, referrals, and opportunities while making it easier for people to find trusted professionals.
The original site concept needed:
clearer structure
stronger brand presence
better search + filtering
an easier way for members to join and manage listings
Before partnering with Websitem8, the platform faced:
❌ Limited search & filtering options
❌ Difficult navigation for visitors
❌ No listing pages
❌ Manual processes for onboarding members
❌ A look that didn’t match the brand’s energy
They needed a site that could grow with the community.
We designed and built the Bold Ladies Directory with:
Simple directory browsing
Search and category navigation
Clean listings with essential details
Bold colors
Friendly typography
Consistent layouts
Easy sign-up flow
Profile-driven listings
Opportunities to feature members
Highlights of the final website:
Built on WordPress with directory functionality
Structured categories and tags for easier browsing
Scalable framework so new locations can be added later
Individual listing pages for each member
Space for bios, services, contact info, and links
Consistent design across all listings for brand strength
Directory search designed around how visitors actually look for businesses
Filters by category and other attributes
Clear, intuitive navigation with fewer clicks
Designed to work beautifully on phones and tablets
Fast loading layouts
Buttons, forms, and navigation optimized for thumbs — not just desktops
Colors, fonts, and graphics matched to the Bold Ladies brand
Friendly, welcoming style that still feels professional
Consistent visual hierarchy to guide the eye
Clean headings and content structure
Optimized URLs and page titles
Internal linking opportunities for future growth
Since launch, the directory now has:
Professional design that builds trust immediately
Clear messaging about the mission and purpose
Visitors quickly understand what the directory offers
Improved search and category navigation
More visibility for individual member profiles
Faster path from “browse” to “find the right business”
Listings feel polished and consistent
Easier to share their profile links
A platform members are proud to be part of
Structure designed to handle more listings over time
Ability to add features as the community expands
Less reliance on manual updates and workarounds
Clear calls-to-action throughout the site
More opportunities for visitors to connect or join
Pathways for promotion, features, or upgrades
Visitors understand the mission — and members feel represented.
We help turn ideas into real, scalable platforms.
