1. Head over to the Glide website at glideapps.com.
2. If you don't have an account yet, click "Sign Up." If you do, just hit "Log In."
3. Follow the steps to set up your account or log in.

1. After logging in, find the "New Project" button on your dashboard and click it.
2. Pick the type of project you want to make, like a Mobile App.
3. Choose a template or start fresh with a "Blank App."

1. Decide where your data will come from for the business directory. You can link up with Google Sheets, Airtable, or use Glide Tables.
2. If you're going with Google Sheets:

• Connect your Google account if it asks you to.
• Pick the spreadsheet you want to use for your business directory.

1. If you're using Glide Tables:

• Create new tables in Glide to store your business directory data.

1. Go to the "Layout" tab in the Glide builder.
2. Choose "List" or "Directory" as the layout for your app screen.
3. Select the data column to show as the main title, like Business Name.
4. Set up the details to show in the list item, such as Address, phone number, and category.

1. Click on the list item design you want to tweak.
2. Adjust the look by changing the image, title, and subtitle settings.
3. Add extra components like text labels, images, or buttons if you need them.

1. Click on a list item and go to the "Details" view.
2. Customize the detail screen with components like maps, images, phone numbers, and websites.
3. Use "Edit" mode to make fields editable if users can update business info.

1. In the Layout tab, find the search and filter settings.
2. Turn on the search bar to let users search through businesses.
3. Set up filters based on your data columns, like Category or Location.

1. Go to the "Settings" tab in the Glide builder.
2. Set your app’s icon, name, and theme.
3. Adjust other settings like user authentication and privacy preferences.

1. Click the "Preview" button to see how your app looks.
2. Make sure all links, filters, and features work properly.
3. Test any user input forms or editable fields.

1. When you're happy with everything, go to the "Share" tab.
2. Click "Publish App."
3. Copy the link or QR code to share your business directory app.

This guide helps you make sure your business directory is fully functional and user-friendly.