Business Directory: Human-Curated, Trusted Since 2009

Jasmine Directory was created in 2009 by the Department of Computer Science at Middlesex University, London, and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Atila Robert Gombos, PhD, was a co-founder, along with András Pécsi.

The project uses methods like path learning, similarity analysis, intelligent stopping criteria, and URL filtering. Together they help place each site in the right category across all 761 categories.

The result is a directory where listings sit in the right category and searches return relevant matches, without much dead or outdated clutter to sort through.

The submission process is simple. You enter your website URL, choose a plan (annual or one-time fee), add your listing details, and pay through Stripe or PayPal.

To keep quality up, we monitor listings, clear out dead links every week, and run security and traffic checks. Every listing detail is monitored continuously and refreshed each quarter, so the data stays up to date. We also watch each submitted business URL, and if a listing drifts from what was approved and the inconsistency persists, we remove it. The editorial review is strict: we rewrite descriptions when they need to be more neutral or accurate.

Most submissions are reviewed within one or two business days. If your site doesn't meet the criteria, we tell you why and give you a chance to revise it. We don't reject sites silently or keep fees without explaining.

Jasmine Directory can help your SEO through curated listings in defined niches like home improvement, business, and law. The backlinks come with real editorial context, which search engines tend to value more than automated directory links.

The same classification techniques the directory uses (path learning, similarity analysis, intelligent stopping criteria, and URL filtration) are documented in peer-reviewed research: Kaur, Singh, Geetha and Cheng, "IHWC: intelligent hidden web crawler for harvesting data in urban domains," in Springer Nature's "Complex & Intelligent Systems" (2023), DOI: 10.1007/s40747-021-00471-1. The paper applies them to real estate and environmental data.

That shows the method holds up beyond commercial use, as a tool for research and structured-data work.

Jasmine Directory pairs editorial authority with pricing most people can afford, which isn't common among web directories.

In practice that means weekly monitoring of every listing, removing dead links, and security audits to keep the content clean.

The pricing works for startups, small business owners, and SEO agencies alike, which fits what we're after: supporting businesses of any size.

Startups need visibility that works without costing a fortune. A new business gets the same backlinks and editorial exposure as an established one, at the same price.

Submission is simple, with Stripe and PayPal as payment options. You pay once, so there are no recurring costs to track while you're trying to grow.

Our editors will also tidy up your description at no extra cost, so it reads well. With placement in the right niche category, the directory is a solid first step for a young company building a reputation.

What sets Jasmine Directory apart is its academic background and a methodical approach to indexing. Unlike automated directories, every listing is reviewed by hand against strict quality standards.

The editorial fee is reasonable and the domain has real authority behind it. Algorithms developed with Middlesex University and the Budapest University of Technology help with search relevance and getting each site into the right category.

Listings are permanent, there are no recurring fees, and support is there when business owners need it. The whole setup is built for the long term rather than a quick sale.