Abstract: An improved system and methods for searching and displaying content in a directory having a single-action process which instantaneously displays search results solely of items open and operating at the exact time of the search request, within close proximity of the requester. An exemplary method may comprise the steps of: entering keyword (10) and location (11) information into a business directory, and initiating a search query (26). In a single-action (13), extracting (14) information from the search query (26) and searching within the business directory database (16) for related items. Subsequently, displaying clearly marked results of businesses related to the keyword (10), location (1), local time, and proximity (18) of the search query (26). Each search result item is clearly marked enabling an observer, at first glance, to quickly determine which items displayed are live, open and within the desired proximity.