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 Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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