A flat, human-kept index of the web.
A curator's index of 842 web enterprises, arranged across 22 sections by trade — browse the Waypoint53 catalogue or submit your own entry free of charge.
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Any legitimately operating website may apply for inclusion in the Waypoint53 index. Select the section that best matches your primary trade, provide your domain, and submit — the curatorial team will review your entry and publish it if it meets the directory's standards. Free to list
Frequently asked
What is Waypoint53?
Waypoint53 is a curated web directory — a structured index of enterprises operating on the open internet, organised across 22 sections by trade or activity. The name reflects the directory's function as a fixed reference point for navigating the commercial web.
Is it free to submit my site?
Yes. Standard submissions to the Waypoint53 index are accepted without charge. Complete the submission form, select the section that best corresponds to your primary trade, and the curatorial team will review your entry.
How are entries organised?
Entries are arranged across 22 sections by trade or primary activity — from Oral Medicine & Dental Surgeries to Software Development & Technical Services. Within each section, entries are listed in the order they were admitted to the index.
How long does review take?
The curatorial team aims to review submissions promptly. The review process checks that the submitted domain is active, that it corresponds to the selected section, and that the entry meets the directory's standards for a functioning and identifiable web presence.
Can I update my listing?
If your domain, title, or trade category changes after listing, contact the curatorial team via the submission form with a note describing the update required. The team will amend the entry at the next available review.
Why was my submission declined?
The most common reasons for declining a submission are: the domain was not active at the time of review, the site's primary activity did not match the selected section, or the entry duplicated one already present in the index. Resubmit once the issue is resolved.
Does Waypoint53 cover all industries?
The index covers a broad range of trades across 22 sections. Enterprises whose activity does not correspond to a named section may be listed under General Commerce & Sundry Enterprises. The index does not exclude any legitimate trade from consideration.
How many sites are currently indexed?
The Waypoint53 index currently holds 842 entries across 22 sections. The catalogue grows as new submissions are received and reviewed, and is audited periodically to maintain accuracy.
About Waypoint53
Waypoint53 is a curated index of web enterprises, maintained in the tradition of a careful directory — methodical, classified, and open to legitimate operators. The index holds 842 entries across 22 sections, each catalogued by domain and assigned to a section by trade or activity. Entries range from dental practices and law firms to gaming platforms and industrial manufacturers. The curator's approach is systematic: every listing is reviewed before admission, and sections are maintained to reflect the actual character of the web rather than an idealised taxonomy. Waypoint53 accepts new submissions without charge through the standard intake form, and reviews each entry on its merits.