Question 1

How is Directorism different from other agencies?

Accepted Answer

We only build marketplaces and directories — that is all we do. Across 200+ marketplace and directory projects, our 9,500-line knowledge vault has captured patterns from every type of marketplace. Most agencies are generalists who figure it out as they go. We bring the specialist pattern library from the start.

Question 2

What does your team look like?

Accepted Answer

Senior engineers only with a minimum of 7 years experience. No juniors learning on your dime. Our team has 50+ years of combined experience specifically in marketplace and directory development.

Question 3

Do you work with early-stage startups?

Accepted Answer

Yes — if you are serious about building. Our WordPress services start at $800 for existing sites that need focused improvements. Custom Next.js platforms start at $8K for directories and $18K for marketplaces. We also offer $395 strategy sessions for founders who need standalone advice before committing to a build.

Question 4

What happens after launch?

Accepted Answer

Accepted closeout starts a 30-day defect period for issues against the approved scope and acceptance criteria. New features, changed requirements, optimization, and ongoing development are scoped separately or handled through non-expiring Work Credits at the published rate.

Question 5

What tech stack do you use?

Accepted Answer

For custom platforms: Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS — deployed on Vercel with Cloudflare. For WordPress: we work with all major marketplace themes (Listeo, Voxel, HivePress) plus custom plugin development. Every platform includes AI-powered features from day one.

Question 6

How do you deliver so much faster than other agencies?

Accepted Answer

Three things: patterns from 200+ marketplace and directory projects that reduce guesswork, AI-augmented engineering where senior devs use AI as a force multiplier (not a replacement), and marketplace-specific tooling refined over 5 years. No discovery paralysis, no reinventing wheels.

Question 7

Do we own the code?

Accepted Answer

You receive practical GitHub source access after the first cleared project payment. Ownership of the custom deliverables transfers after final cleared payment, while your data remains yours and Directorism's reusable tools and background IP remain ours under the signed agreement. The goal is a maintainable handoff without hidden platform lock-in.

Question 8

How much does a custom platform cost?

Accepted Answer

Custom directories start at $8K, custom marketplaces at $18K, and complex platforms range from $50K-$150K+. WordPress services are productized starting at $800. We provide fixed-price proposals after the requirements and scope are clear.

Question 9

Why are you more expensive than freelancers but cheaper than enterprise agencies?

Accepted Answer

Freelancers charge $3-5K but often stop at the template layer. Enterprise agencies can charge $500K+ and take 6-18 months. We occupy the specialist middle: senior-quality engineering scoped around the marketplace transaction and its operating model. Patterns from 200+ marketplace and directory projects help us avoid preventable reinvention.

Question 10

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Custom projects are billed in milestone-based phases — typically 30% upfront, then per-phase billing as we deliver. WordPress services can be purchased directly. Work credits are pre-purchased in hour blocks.

Question 11

Where is Directorism based?

Accepted Answer

We are a remote-first agency headquartered in Greece, with team members and clients across 30+ countries. Our infrastructure runs on European data centers (Frankfurt) for GDPR compliance.

Question 12

How long has Directorism been operating?

Accepted Answer

Since 2019. We started with WordPress marketplace development and evolved into full-stack custom platform development with AI-native architecture. Five years of focused marketplace expertise.

Question 13

What makes your AI approach different?

Accepted Answer

We invest thousands monthly in state-of-the-art LLM infrastructure — not for marketing buzzwords, but for real productivity gains. Our engineers use AI as a force multiplier: code generation, testing, documentation, architecture planning. The result is 3-5x faster delivery at the same quality level.

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