Can I Include a Member Directory with my WordPress Membership Site? (2025/477)

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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