If you're creating a membership site, you might want to allow your members to find and connect with each other through a member directory.

It’s absolutely possible with WordPress — but there are a few important things to understand first!

📌 In this episode, Charly explains:

✅ The difference between a Directory Plugin and a Membership Plugin — and why they serve different (but complementary) purposes.
✅ How to integrate a directory into your membership site so only members can view or edit profiles.
✅ Key considerations — like privacy, profile data security, user permissions, and how searchable you want the directory to be.
✅ Why planning the member experience is critical before choosing any tools or setting up systems.

Adding a member directory can be a fantastic feature for community-building, but it needs thoughtful setup to protect your members and your site’s reputation.

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About the Author Charly Dwyer

Charly has more than 30 years experience in the IT industry ranging from hands-on technical, to high-level business management, Charly has installed and configured computing equipment and has managed business contracts in excess of $25 million dollars.

As a result, Charly identifies the best way to integrate solutions and technologies for the most cost effective way to achieve a businesses outcome.

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