If you do not see you business listed most likely something happened during the migration process.
To add your business
Simply visit our sign up page https://www.holisticdirectoryapp.com/join and Choose Holistic Professional Plan.
Still having issues? Feel free to contact us at info@holisticdirectoryapp.com
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In case you like reading long emails here is story on the move.
It's been quite a journey for our team, and we're happy to share with you our journey.
Looking Back
Back in 2015, we launched the Holistic Directory App with a simple goal - to connect amazing holistic practitioners with the people who need them.
We noticed that a number of holistic practitioners did not have website or updated websites that met the mobile standards. So we looked at the Holistic Directory App as a way to help with that issue. We remember how excited we were to offer it across Android, iOS, and the web, all completely free!
The early days were promising, but if we're being honest, we quickly ran into roadblocks. We had so many ideas for cool features that would really help businesses shine and make finding the perfect practitioner easier, but the development costs? Ouch. They were way beyond what our small team could justify.
So we just worked with what we had for a few years.
The Tough Years
Around 2019, we have to admit our attention started drifting to other projects. You know how it goes - limited time, multiple responsibilities. The app began collecting digital dust, missing critical updates, and struggling to keep up with Apple and Google's ever-changing requirements.
Then 2020 hit (can you believe that was five years ago already?!). Like so many things during that crazy time, our app became like that field of tumbleweeds we described - neglected but still standing.
But here's the thing - we never fully shut it down. Even when usage dropped dramatically, we figured if just five people were still finding value in it, that was reason enough to keep the lights on.
Getting Reinspired
In 2023 we got the inspiration to get back to working on the app. Some of you may recall we sent out a few newsletters restarting things. However, during this time we realized that the app was more out dated than we though so we had to change.
Why Things Needed to Change
Back when we started, mobile apps were all the rage - the best way to access information on your phone. But web technology has come so incredibly far since then! Many of the things that once required an app can now be done beautifully right in your browser.
After much searching (and many late-night discussions), we come up with a solution that gives us almost everything we dreamed about back in 2015, at a fraction of the development cost. It feels like finding a hidden treasure after years of searching!
What This Means For You
The biggest improvement is now you, the business owner, have full control over your listing. And we're thrilled to say the directory remains completely free to use. We're covering costs through some banner ads and by offering optional digital marketing services to the businesses who list with us (stay tuned for an email about this).
This move isn't just about keeping things running - it's about finally delivering the experience we've always wanted to create for our community. The site is faster, more reliable, and so much easier to use.
We can't wait to see how this helps connect more people with life-changing holistic practitioners. After all, that's why we started this journey in the first place.
Thank you for reading
Holistic Directory App Team