Row.so is an innovative AI directory website builder designed to help creators, marketers, and founders quickly launch and monetize niche directories without writing a single line of code. It transforms a simple AI prompt or an existing Google Sheet into a fully functional, SEO-ready directory in minutes, allowing users to start collecting listing fees immediately.
Key Features:
- AI-Powered Directory Generation: Simply describe your niche (e.g., "AI writing tools" or "Coffee shops"), and Row.so's AI generates a complete starter directory, including descriptions, logos, categories, and tags. Alternatively, you can start with an empty canvas or connect an existing Google Sheet for two-way data synchronization.
- Monetization with 0% Platform Fees: Row.so integrates directly with popular payment gateways like Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, and PayPal. You can charge businesses and creators for paid submissions, premium verified badges, or featured homepage placements (one-time, monthly, or yearly plans). Crucially, Row.so takes 0% commission, ensuring you keep 100% of your revenue.
- Flexible Layouts & Customization: Choose from three distinct layout views to best suit your content:
- Card Grid: Ideal for showcasing tools or products in a clean, organized manner.
- Upvote List: Perfect for building community-driven leaderboards or ranking systems.
- Map Locator: Create interactive store locators with geocoded pins, near-me search, and directions. The platform offers extensive customization options, including drag-and-drop blocks for home, category, and detail pages, 16 color presets, 13 font families, and custom CSS/JS support to ensure your directory aligns perfectly with your brand.
- Google Sheets Two-Way Sync: Seamlessly connect your directory to Google Sheets. Edits made in Row.so sync to your spreadsheet in real-time, and changes in Google Sheets update your live directory automatically, providing a flexible and collaborative content management system. Public submissions can also flow directly into your spreadsheet.
- Custom Fields & Filters: Capture specific data relevant to your niche by adding custom fields for listings or categories (text, number, boolean, date, URL, image, tags, rich text). These fields automatically convert into dynamic filters, enhancing user experience and searchability.
- SEO-Ready & Custom Domains: Every directory is built with SEO best practices in mind, featuring optimized listing pages and sitemaps. You can easily connect your custom domain, and Row.so handles SSL provisioning, edge caching, and structured data without any DevOps effort.
- Built-in Blog: Each directory includes a fully integrated blog, allowing you to publish articles, organize posts with categories, customize layouts, schedule publishing, and benefit from dedicated SEO metadata.
- Team Collaboration: Invite unlimited team members and collaborators to your workspace without any per-seat fees, fostering efficient teamwork.
Popular Use Cases:
Row.so is versatile for various directory types, including:
- AI Tools Directories: Curate and monetize lists of artificial intelligence tools.
- Store Locators & Map Directories: Build interactive maps for businesses, real estate, or local services.
- Launching Platforms: Create Product Hunt-style platforms for new products or startups.
- SaaS & Open-Source Alternatives: Offer curated lists of software alternatives.
- Niche Job Boards: Develop specialized job listing sites.
- Agency Directories: Showcase agencies or service providers.
With a 7-day free trial and no lock-in contracts, Row.so empowers entrepreneurs to launch profitable directory businesses quickly and efficiently.
