Brilliant Directories reviews

I'm just getting started with Brilliant Directories, but so far have been impressed with the professionalism and maturity of the product. The richness of its feature set seems truly remarkable. And what really stands out is their dedication to continuous improvement –  they consistently roll out updates in a systematic way. Equally impressive are the educational resources available for users, a comprehensive training program delivered via a plethora of webinars, extensive video tutorials, and many other options. It feels like you're buying not just a software package, but getting access to a complete and well-rounded professional ecosystem.

A great platform for both building a directory and/or creating a membership website!

Took me only a few hours to build the directory that I wanted and start getting my first paying customers!

I have mostly positive things to say about BD.

I'm a former web dev so am used to getting elbow deep into code but for this project, I wanted something that works without a big learning curve. For my business, I realised that others in my niche (not necessarily the most tech-literate) were already using BD, which definitely helped persuade me to part with some money.

Second, the flexibility of BD is great, without it becoming overkill with options. Yes, the trade-off is that if you're a designer or developer, functionality or design may feel restrictive, but for something 'out of the box' that works and doesn't require eleventy-billion hours to setup and tweak, I'm not arguing. As a way of getting a project off the ground and running, it's great.

So, why 4 not 5 tacos?

I know customer service is inundated with AppSumo enquiries but I emailed with a very specific list of features I did want, along with particular questions. I got a relatively generic reply back, rather than something addressing my queries. Thankfully, the wording used in the reply gave me a hint as to what I actually needed to search the documentation for, and found it myself. However, had there not been comments about the quality of customer support, I might have been less inclined to purchase.

The other part of the taco deduction is that the sites can be slow. I noticed this when using two different BD sites prior to exploring the AppSumo offer. I haven't yet explored whether using CloudFlare or a similar service on top of BD would help solve this, but it's on my to do list, as if it catches my attention, it might also be noticed by my customers/clients.

Seriously, don’t miss out on Brilliant Directories! It’s a total game-changer if you’re looking to create a directory or membership site. Although the UI might feel a bit old-school, it’s loaded with features and tutorials that make everything pretty simple, even if you’re not tech-savvy. Plus, there are tons of support and other resources to help you out. It's a solid investment that can save you a lot of time and money. Don't let this one slip by!

Just getting started on the system and so far things are going smoothly. It is very easy to use and I cant wait to begin to see the return on my work.

The UI is great and simple to use and navigate. I have not checked out all the features yet but the basics meet my needs and what I was looking for. The price and was a steal and well worth it as long as you have the need and drive to build something.

Brilliant Directories is the platform I didn't even know I needed. I had a long-term goal of creating a directory one day, but I thought it'd take months (plus thousands of dollars in contractor fees) to make it happen. That's why I'm so grateful I found BD! Everything is conveniently located in one platform and you can get fully set up in little to no time. It's a great idea for a new business, or an excellent added revenue stream for existing businesses (which is what I'm doing).

I do wish there were a few more design features available so it'd perfectly match my branding, but I'm sure that'll come in time. This is a must-buy from AppSumo. I wouldn't miss the opportunity to grab it if I were you!

Imagine building a cool clubhouse with just a few Lego bricks, no big scary instructions, no missing pieces, and no Uhhhh oh, where did my door go?!….. And no oops I broke my site moments. That’s Brilliant Directories! It’s like magic :) you click a couple buttons, and poof your directory site is up and running in no time.

I remember how WordPress sometimes felt like a puzzle with a million tiny pieces and cranky updates? With Brilliant Directories, those worries vanish. I feel they have MY back hallelujah lol.

Now you get instant superpowers: built-in payments, fancy SEO tricks, and zero plugin drama all wrapped up in one shiny package. Set it up, take a nap, and wake up to your very own website playground, no stress, just fun!

By the way : I get that Brilliant Directories isn’t some cutting edge 2025 platform, and that’s fine. I’ve spent endless hours trying to save money by self-hosting a WordPress site on a shared server, only to stress over hackers, I wanted to hire someone to help update plugins and patch security holes, but I ended up doing it myself… In a way, that Lifetime Deal just means “you’re hiring someone forever.” Same goes for bandwidth fees, they’re normal on any site, and yes, CSS/HTML tweaks can break things if you DIY on shared hosting also anyway! And we all know you have to squash and optimize images or your pages drag and site will be slow. None of this surprises me, I’m a techy girl, after all!

As an SAP security girl, I grabbed Hide My WP Ghost LTD on AppSumo to protect my WordPress from bots and spammers. I spent countless hours tweaking it blocking so much that I even locked myself out and drove myself nuts. So honestly, Brilliant Directories feels like a cool breeze on my face and pure peace in my mind! My job is to grant access and manage security. I spent so many hours protecting my WordPress site and updating plugins that I’m more than happy to hand that task over to the Brilliant Directories team, Such a relief!!!

I Love it !!!!!! Plain and Simple

The Brilliant Directory is a powerful and user-friendly platform packed with powerful features. It makes launching a professional directory site incredibly easy.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to build a membership or directory site.

If you've ever wanted to launch your own directory site but didn’t want to mess with multiple plugins, custom code, manual updates and random freelancers, Brilliant Directories has you covered.

It’s like the Swiss Army knife for building membership sites, managing payments, and getting found on Google. It's easy to set up (there is an initial automated setup right from the start), it's flexible, and ready to help you start making money while you sleep, or at least I hope so ;-).

This product does everything i wanted for my local directory supporting small businesses. The customer service have absoluetly gone above and beyond to support me with some tech bits that I struggled with (my problem not theirs) - a massive thank you to Francella, who has provided an OUSTANDING service.

BD is very good when it comes to quickly setup and run the directory website. Provided you stay with English as your primary language it works well. I tried to setup a website in main language Polish and translations are terrible. In addition all location related imports from Instant Business Records (like district name, city name, state) are translated to English. I give it 5 tacos provided you stay with English interface for your visitors.