My community portal site for the Capital of the Canadian Arctic, depends on a few components. I purchased and built a couple, as well as use a few Open Source, but am always on the look-out for a better option. For a business directory I’ve been using a good Open Source tool, and was considering going with Mosets Tree (I use Hot Property).

A few days ago, I was browsing the Joomla! extensions site, seen SOBI for the first time, and decided I would check it out. All I can say is wow! I may need to customize a couple things, but as a free Open source component, I have to admit this is about the most functional and well-built as I have ever seen. If you are looking to create a free or paid business listing section for your Joomla! Site, you have to check this out.