--- title: How to Manage the Directory on your Publisher Website description: "The Locable Publisher Platform: Available on the Locable Publishing Platform   The Directory, which is fully integrated into the Community Content Engine (CCE), represents one of the 3 core types of content (local businesses) needed" --- [Skip to content](https://help.locable.com/how-to-manage-the-directory#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Send Us a Message](https://help.locable.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Locable Logo 3a3a3a Gray.png\]](https://help.locable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Locable%20Logo%203a3a3a%20Gray.png?height=50&name=Locable%20Logo%203a3a3a%20Gray.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Send Us a Message](https://help.locable.com/kb-tickets/new) - [www.locable.com](https://www.locable.com/) [www.locable.com](https://www.locable.com/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.locable.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [The Locable Publisher Platform](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en) 3. [Directory Listings & Guides](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#directory-listings-guides) # How to Manage the Directory on your Publisher Website Available on the Locable Publishing Platform   The Directory, which is fully integrated into the Community Content Engine (CCE), represents one of the 3 core types of content (local businesses) needed to build a community-focused website.  A directory is not only an opportunity to share local businesses but it also anchors critical community engagement and monetization features throughout your website (Community Sponsors, Contest Sponsors, Guides, etc.). While a listing on your site will not/should not be a replacement for local businesses being on Yelp or Google Business Profile, it is designed to allow you, as a local publisher, to provide value to both your readers and advertisers by incorporating features like Directory Guides and Related Articles that allow you to leverage your expertise as a local curator and publisher to provide greater value. **Useful Resources:** - [How to add a new business and invite the business to claim their listing](https://help.locable.com/how-to-create-a-directory-listing-and-invite-the-owner?hsLang=en) - [How to add or remove an existing business from the directory?](https://help.locable.com/how-to-add-or-remove-an-existing-business-from-the-directory?hsLang=en) - [How to upgrade a business in the Directory](https://help.locable.com/how-to-upgrade-listings-without-a-credit-card?hsLang=en) - [What's included in each Listing Plan?](https://help.locable.com/understanding-the-differences-between-express-premium-and-featured-directory-listing-plans?hsLang=en) - [How to control which businesses show in the directory (Approval Settings)](https://help.locable.com/how-to-control-which-businesses-show-in-the-directory-approval-settings?hsLang=en) - [How to add search filters to your directory](https://help.locable.com/how-to-add-search-filters-to-your-directory?hsLang=en) - [How to setup Meta Data Fields for your Directory](https://help.locable.com/how-to-setup-meta-data-fields-for-your-directory?hsLang=en) ### Adding a Business Listing to your Directory To get started, you can add a new business by going to **New \> Business.** If the listing is already part of your Directory you can manage the listing by going to **Manage \> Businesses**.   ![](https://help.locable.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.netdocsassets553fd010e4b0eb143c62bb50images5e20bec204286364bc940454file-SBvVP77C0W.png)   #### **Directory Options** You can define the Directory settings for your website by going to **Settings \> General** and then selecting the Layouts tab. Here you can scroll to the Directory section and choose from several options: ![](https://help.locable.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-May-15-2024-02-26-37-3567-PM.png?width=688&height=232&name=image-png-May-15-2024-02-26-37-3567-PM.png)   Directory Header Image - you can include a header image by adding the URL for the image in your Media Library. Directory Header Headline - indicate the header you would like to appear above your directory on the website.  Hide All Unclaimed Listings - Not Recommend Hide All Free (Express) Listings - Not Recommended Hide All Permanently Closed Listings (We recommend keeping Permanently Closed businesses as a reference) Hide Search Bar - Removes the Search Option from the directory Only Show Guides - Hides the standard search results feed leaving just a grid of Guides on the main directory page Randomize Display of Upgraded Listings in the Featured Listings Section of the Directory #### **Can't edit a listing in the administrative interface?** We've limited editing to upgraded listings to reduce the potential of accidentally changing a listing by mistake. Publishers can edit a listing if: - There is missing info - They are the site where the business was initially created - They are an authorized publisher - Any publisher/site-specific field including the Hero, Publisher Welcome Message, Video, Owners Welcome Message, Additional Info/Meta Data, PDF Downloads, and Related Links If you don't have access to edit a particle field, you can request a change by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner of the edit listing screen or by emailing [\[email protected\]](https://help.locable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection?hsLang=en). ![](https://help.locable.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.netdocsassets553fd010e4b0eb143c62bb50images5f88bbf44cedfd0017dd2404file-mCRkJ5hkSq.png)   #### **Need to hide the address for home-based businesses or for other reasons?** Addresses are required for Geocoding the business location, however the address can be hidden from public view by editing the listing. ![](https://help.locable.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/d33v4339jhl8k0.cloudfront.netdocsassets553fd010e4b0eb143c62bb50images63bee704bfe3f971fb09421bfile-b4j8Qkk9d9.png) #### **Need to merge a duplicate listing?** Sometimes people create duplicates when they forget they already had a listing or perhaps a business has two owners and both create a listing by mistake. 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