claus - 2:11 am on Sep 14, 2009 (gmt 0)

> Does anyone have any advice on (...) how to evaluate?

IMHO, you are the one who would like to build a directory. It follows from this that you must have some kind of idea about what you would like this directory to do....

So, start by thinking it through: What kind of structure would you need? How should the pages look? What kind of functions would you need?

In other words: Make an exhaustive list of features first, ie your wish list.

Then, visit the directory CMS makers and start examining their systems in detail. Put checkmarks next to those of your desired features that they supply. And, if they've got a demo version try it out thoroughly so that you know if you like the way it works.

That would be one possible way to do it.