A local directory, built by people who live here.
The internet is full of generic business directories. This isn't one of them.
East London — eMonti, Kugompo — is a city of small and medium businesses. Most don't have websites. Many don't show up on Google. When someone looks for a plumber in Beacon Bay or a dentist in Vincent, they ask a neighbour.
EL Directory is the digital version of asking a neighbour. We keep a tidy, hand-reviewed list of local businesses across Buffalo City — organised by what they do and where they are. Every listing is checked by a human before it goes live.
Free businesses stay free. We pay for the site with optional featured placements and discreet display ads. No pop-ups, no auto-play videos, no tracking beyond the basics.
The road ahead
Launch & seed
50–100 real businesses in the first month. Submit sitemap to Google. Apply for AdSense.
Premium listings
Direct outreach to local businesses for featured placements. R299/mo, pay monthly, cancel anytime.
Editorial content
Guides — best breakfasts on Nahoon, reliable plumbers in Gonubie — to drive traffic and help locals choose.