📱 Best Platforms
Bubble, Stripe, Airtable
📖 The Hustle
Use Bubble to build a niche directory SaaS — think best coffee shops in Austin, top wedding photographers in Portland, or vetted divorce lawyers in Chicago. Listings are free, but businesses pay $29-$99 per month for premium placement, featured profiles, and lead generation. Build it once with Bubble's drag-and-drop builder, connect Stripe for recurring subscriptions, and use Airtable as a lightweight backend. Market the directory locally through Facebook groups and Google Maps.
🚀 First Step
Sign up for Bubble's free plan, watch their directory app tutorial, and build a simple 3-page directory with 10 listings in your chosen niche.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Pick a hyper-local niche in a wealthy city where businesses will pay for leads — think cosmetic dentists or divorce attorneys
- Pre-populate the directory with 20 free listings before charging so you have a useful product on day one of launch
- Charge a monthly subscription (not one-time) so revenue compounds as you add premium listings every month
🛠 Tools & Resources: Bubble, Stripe, Airtable, Zapier, Placid