Updated 2026-07-28

A directory website with real listings — built by AI

Local businesses, niche suppliers, member pros — describe the directory and Mortar builds it: structured listings people can search, filter and review, on your own domain.

What your directory gets

  • Listings with the fields your niche needs — categories, location, photos, opening hours, links.
  • Search, filters and sorting that fit how visitors browse — plus reviews and ratings if you want them.
  • A submission form so businesses can request a listing — you approve before anything goes live.
  • Charge for featured or premium listings by card — your Stripe account, or one Payments via Mortar sets up (3% fee).
  • Notification emails from your own domain when a submission or review needs your approval.
  • Hosted 24/7 from $6/mo — a real database underneath, and code you own.

Frequently asked

Can I charge businesses to be listed?
Yes — free basic listings with paid featured spots, or paid-only: describe the model and the card checkout is wired through Stripe into your account.
Do I moderate what gets published?
Yes — submissions and reviews can wait in a queue until you approve them, and you can edit or remove any listing at any time.
Do I own the code Mortar generates?
Yes. Every project is a real Django repository you can export in full and run anywhere — there is no proprietary runtime and no vendor lock-in.

Build a real Django app you own

Describe it in plain English. Preview, edit, and export the full source — no lock-in.

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