It was stated in the terms that if you purchase the 3 tier above you recieve a promo code to the main website with a 75% off. Is there any limits on what you can purchase? Is it one purchase or more than one purchase? What is the term this promo code works for?
When you purchase Tier 3 or higher, you’ll receive a 75% off promo code that gives you huge savings on most premium add-ons available on our main website.
Here’s how it works:
🎁 75% Off Promo Code • You can use the promo code unlimited times for up to 6 months after your purchase. • It applies to both one-time add-ons (like business records or extra lifetime sites) and subscription-based tools.
🔁 Ongoing Subscription Discount • Any subscription you start using the promo code during that 6-month window will keep the 75% discount for life, as long as the subscription stays active.
🧰 Browse Available Add-Ons: https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
Let us know if you want help picking the best tools for your project — we’re here to help you make the most of the deal! 💪
Q: Would like part of a membership feature to include a “buy/sell” marketplace…
I want to build out a directory/community where one of the engagements of the platform is to allow members to list for sale items…. All members, free or paid buy a listing, transaction of which is facilitated on the site directly. I see that there is at least one 3rd party plugin that at least in a very basic way allows this, Ecommerce 1.0 plugin. I would like to have member tiers where free members can list say 3 items, “silver” (paid) members get 10 listings as part of their tier and “gold” get 20. Alternatively, what I really would like is that we take a commission directly every time a sale occurs, but the plugin doesn't offer that. Are there any other solutions available to build such functionality? Thank you.
A: Absolutely — happy to break this down for you! 😊
Yes, what you’re aiming to build is totally possible with Brilliant Directories, using a combination of core features and optional add-ons. Here’s how it works:
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🔓 Free & Paid Tiers with Post Limits You can use the Limit Posts Per Member add-on to control how many items each member can list for sale based on their membership level (e.g., Free = 3, Silver = 10, Gold = 20). 👉 Add-on details: https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/limit-posts-per-member-add-on
💳 Charge to Add More Listings If you want to let members pay to post additional listings beyond their tier limit, the Pay-Per-Post add-on makes that possible — great for monetizing high activity.
⚠️ No Native Commission System Currently, BD does not handle direct transactions between buyers and sellers or charge commission per sale like Etsy or Shopify. Sales would still be handled off-platform or through a member’s own payment link.
🛒 Basic Buy/Sell Marketplace Layout You can customize BD’s built-in post types (like Coupons, Classifieds, Products, etc.) to support “for sale” style listings. And yes, the Ecommerce 1.0 plugin is a light-weight option for showcasing purchasable items with a button linking to an external checkout.
📦 Affordable Add-Ons With Tier 3–6, you can add tools like Limit Posts and Pay-Per-Post to your site for just $2.50/month each using our 75% off add-on promo.
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Here’s a sample page showing how classifieds-style listings work on a BD site: 🔗 https://www.demobootstrap.com/classifieds
Let us know if you’d like help mapping out how to structure this — we’ve seen many directory owners succeed with this model! 💪
Hey! Super appreciate the detailed response. Very helpful, and the tip for Limit Posts per Member was something that hadn't occurred. I am looking forward to moving forward.
Using our 75% off add-on promo? Can you give more detail please. Is this just for the first recurance of the add-on or for the life of the subscription? Can it be used multiples times while valid or just once?
Q: Upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 3 or 4
Hi Jason A quick question. If I purchase Tier 2 at the moment and then decide to upgrade to Tier 3 or 4 later can this be done? If yes, will it be the difference in the cost as per your LTD?
A: Thanks so much for your question, Julius — happy to help! 🙌
Upgrades are only possible while the AppSumo deals are still active. Once the deal ends on AppSumo, it won’t be possible to upgrade through the same promotion.
That said, yes — if the deal is still live, you can upgrade to a higher tier anytime by simply paying the difference between the tiers.
If you think you may want the added features or higher limits of a bigger tier, it’s a smart move to grab it now while it’s still available. Let us know if you have any other questions — always here to help! 😊
I want to build a marketplace where people post requests to buy (WTB) and listings to sell (WTS) different categories of merchandise. It will have its own messaging system so members can message each other. So essentially, people will register to the marketplace, get approved then they can list the WTS or WTB listing, which become visible after moderation. There will be 3 membership tiers (free, paid, premium) Everybody can see the listings, but only paid members can reply and communicate with other paid members. Can this be done with Brilliant Directories?
A: Thanks for your question and for considering Brilliant Directories! 🚀
✅ Yes — what you described is very doable with BD! Here’s how it would work: • 📝 Members can post WTS & WTB listings using the built-in post types (e.g. Classifieds or Custom Post Types you create) • 🛡️ Moderation controls let you review/approve listings before they go live • 💬 Members can message each other using built-in contact forms on profiles or listings • 💳 Membership tiers can control who can post, reply, or access certain features (like limiting replies to only paid members)
📢 All listings can be public, while messaging and other premium actions can be gated behind specific plans — exactly like you described.
It’s a great fit for what you’re building! Let us know if you’d like to see some examples or want help planning your setup.
Here are a few examples of how classifieds appear on the site:
-- Members can publish their own classified listings -- Visitors can search by keyword, category, location, and more -- Each listing can include photos, descriptions, pricing details, and contact information
Check out these demo examples: https://classifieds.demobootstrap.com/classifieds https://www.demobootstrap.com/classifieds
Q: coupon type directory
is it possible to make a coupon directory site using your tool? such as moneymailer.com, clipp.com or valpak.com? clients would have their own profile to host coupons and they can track usage, user qr codes, etc
A: Thanks for your question and for checking us out!
Yes — you can definitely create a coupon-style directory like MoneyMailer or Clipper with Brilliant Directories. It’s not like Groupon where users purchase deals and then redeem them later. Instead, it works more like a traditional coupon site where businesses can post deals, discounts, and special offers.
🔹 Members can have their own profile pages where they post coupons 🔹 You can include a Print button on coupon pages so visitors can easily print them 🔹 Coupons can include text, images, and external links 🔹 You can let members post coupons based on their membership plan
It’s a great way to launch a deal or discount directory for your local area or niche — and everything is mobile-friendly, too!
Let us know if you’d like help mapping this out — always happy to assist!
Great answers and fast response. Thanks Jason. What would you recommend as pricing for this type of site? What do you see others charging per month or year? Do you have a few example coupon sites on your platform I can see?
Great question. Every industry and market is different. When starting out … I personally like to first see if my selling proposition even coverts free sign ups. Once you have that nailed, then introducing paid plans and upgrades. This helps you establish a proof of concept for the market and idea you have without putting additional hurdles in front of your when starting out.
A: Thanks for your question and for checking us out!
✅ Yes — as a site owner, you’ll have full control over your site’s SEO settings: • Set meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords for most pages • Add custom code, including JSON-LD schema, into the header, body, or content areas
🔍 Even better — a vast majority of schema markup is already baked in across key pages (like member profiles, posts, organization info, etc). But if you need to go further, you absolutely can add your own structured data as needed.
Brilliant Directories was built with SEO in mind from day one — so whether you’re doing light optimizations or deep customizations, you’re in good hands. 👍
Let us know if you’d like help with anything else!
Hi there, If you run a directory and you want to change the type of business down the road, can you do that? For example, you are running directory of wedding vendors and you decode to switch that directory to city listings or different type of manufactures.
Can you do that?
Also, if you can, how can you import new businesses and flash out the old ones and get rid of old members?
Would you be able to buy new 1,000 business imports for example?
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes — you’re absolutely free to pivot your directory at any time. You can change your niche, categories, design, and even the entire focus of your website — whether it’s going from wedding vendors to manufacturers, city listings, or something entirely new. 🎯
When you’re ready to make the switch: • You can delete existing members and content in bulk from your admin dashboard. • Then you can import new businesses using the built-in Business Data Import Tool. • Yes, you can always purchase additional record imports, such as 1,000 business records at a time, whenever you need — no subscription required.
Brilliant Directories is designed to evolve with you and your ideas. You don’t have to start over or buy a new license to launch something new — just update your site!
Let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes — you can absolutely launch your Brilliant Directories website in Swedish 🇸🇪. The entire public-facing site can be instantly switched to Swedish using the built-in Language Editor — that includes all the pages, buttons, forms, and more. Many of our users successfully run sites in Swedish and other languages.
Just keep in mind that the admin dashboard where you manage the site remains in English, but everything your visitors and members see can be 100% in Swedish.
Let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
A: Thank you for your questions and for taking the time to check us out!
All AppSumo tiers include some or all of the Top Premium Add-Ons listed here: https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons#premium 👉 Tiers 5 and 6 include all of them.
You’ll also see additional optional add-ons listed further down the page. These are completely optional and not required for every directory website project.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to help!
Tiers 5 and 6 include all of the free and Top 20 premium add-ons listed here: https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons#premium
Any add-ons listed below that section can be purchased individually, or you can unlock them all with the VIP Add-Ons Club.
Let me know if you have any questions — happy to help!
Q: Assets for members? Storage?
Can i upload/hold assets for members with BD like graphics for fb ads, pdfs, videos, gifs, svg's etc? If so, how much storage does BD offer for digital assets?
A: Thanks so much for your question — happy to help clarify this for you!
Brilliant Directories isn’t designed to be used as a cold storage solution like Google Drive or Dropbox. It’s optimized for managing user-generated content like profile photos, post images, logos, and PDFs members may upload to their listings.
That said, as the site admin, you can upload and manage files through the Media Manager — including images, PDFs, GIFs, SVGs, and more. You’re also free to share links to files stored externally if needed.
📦 Every BD site includes 10GB of storage by default, and there are easy upgrade options if more space is needed. For example, if you’re using a Tier 3–6 AppSumo plan, you can double your storage for just $2.50/month with the VIP Add-Ons Club 75% off promo — completely optional.
Let us know if you have any other questions — we’re here to help!
Q: Chat widget on your site? Can I inject code to display widgets? Upsells? Cost for future improvements?
1. I see a chat widget on your site. Is this one of your native tools and if so, is this a part of this appsumo offer. If it is your tool and is not part of the offer, what's the cost to add that on? 2. Kinda coming off that 1st question..can i inject code in a client area to display external chat (and other) widgets in a client area. In other words, can I install tailored chatbots for each member area? 3. In one of the reviews on here, someone mentioned upsells for 'premium' hosting and addons. What's that exactly, what's the cost, and are there any other upsells? 4. Will sumolings be charged for future developments and features (AI and otherwise)?
A: Thanks for your questions and for checking us out!
Let’s go through each one for you:
💬 1. Chat Widget We use LiveChat on our own site — it’s not part of the BD platform itself, but you can integrate any third-party chat tool you like (LiveChat, Tawk.to, HelpCrunch, Crisp, etc.) by pasting their script into your site. This gives you total flexibility.
🧩 2. Injecting Widgets or Tailored Chatbots Yes! You can inject third-party code into your site, including into the member dashboard. This means you can show custom chat widgets, upsells, or tailored content for different members, even based on their plan or login status.
🚀 3. Upsells / Add-Ons / Hosting There’s no required upsell or “premium” hosting — all BD sites include fast hosting by default. From time to time, there may be optional add-ons for unique or advanced features, but they’re never required to run your site.
BD focuses on rolling out platform-wide upgrades regularly that benefit all users, rather than charging separately for every feature.
🧠 4. Future Features / AI Tools We’re always adding new features, and many are included for free. Some highly specialized tools might be offered as optional add-ons, but Sumo deals are already packed with value and include many of our most popular features from the start.
Here’s the full add-ons list so you can see what’s available: 👉 https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
And each AppSumo tier clearly lists which add-ons are included. You’re off to a great start with any tier you choose!
Let us know if you have more questions — we’re always happy to help!
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
WPML is a great tool for WordPress, but since Brilliant Directories is its own standalone platform (similar to how Shopify is for ecommerce), it doesn’t support WordPress plugins like WPML.
That said, BD offers strong multilingual support in a few ways:
🌍 You can start your site in any of 40+ available languages — including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and more. 🌐 You can enable Google Translate for instant translation across your entire site. 🚀 For full SEO-friendly multilingual websites (with separate URLs for each language, like /es/ or /fr/), tools like GTranslate.io or ConveyThis.com can be integrated. These services clone your site and generate separate versions in each language to help your content rank in multiple regions.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
Than you for the prompt response. I see you offer a google translate as the option but this is not very good option - the automated translations are not correct. Maybe the integration of ChatGPT can help. Gtranslate.io is great option but quite expensive for the full language translation including the URLs.
Q: are all plans for a single custom domain?
Hi, are all plans for a single domain? As in, if I wanted to use two custom domains, would I need two different plans / accounts? Is that what is meant by 1 website?
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes — each plan is for one website with its own custom domain. So if you’d like to launch multiple websites with different domains, you’d need one plan for each. Many users manage multiple sites under the same account 😊
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
Yes it’s allowed. You can change the domain yourself at anytime.
Q: Please explain the membership feature in BD
I bought this deal two years ago, but haven't used it. I wasn't aware it has a membership feature. Please explain what is the membership feature and how it works
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Absolutely — the membership system is one of the core features of Brilliant Directories. 🙌 It powers how members sign up, create listings, access content, and interact with your site.
Here’s how it works:
👥 Member Plans – You can create free or paid membership tiers with different levels of access and benefits. For example, free members might get basic listings, while premium members can post events, articles, videos, and more.
📝 Profile Pages – When someone signs up, they get a profile page where they can add their business info, contact details, photos, social media links, and more. These profiles become the directory listings.
💳 Payments & Upgrades – You can charge members one-time or recurring fees using Stripe or PayPal. You can also offer free trials, coupons, and upsells between plans.
🔐 Content Access Control – You can decide which types of content (like blog posts, downloads, or videos) are visible to specific membership levels.
💌 CRM + Lead System – The platform also tracks leads, sends email notifications, and allows you to manage communication with your members.
📹 Here’s a quick video walking through how to set up your site:
— https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/setup
The membership feature is what turns a basic directory into a fully functional community or marketplace.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
Just wondering if you could clarify.. have already bought a Tier 1 deal (and loving it by the way! ) so want to buy another Tier 1 for a different project.. can I just use the same details as my previous purchase and will it be added to my BD dashboard? Thanks
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
That’s exactly right — just register and activate the new Tier 1 using the same Brilliant Directories email account you already have. The new website will be added under that same account, and you’ll be able to manage all your sites from one central dashboard. 🙌
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes – many BD users successfully integrate third-party chatbot tools into their websites. Most chatbot platforms that provide an embed code (like a JavaScript or iframe snippet) can be added directly to your BD site using the built-in Design Settings or via the widget manager.
Popular chatbot builders that work well with BD include:
Looking at your website, and trying to reconcile pricing and lifetime deals - how do the premium upgrades work? How many of them are included in the AppSumo lifetime deal?
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Rest assured — the core Brilliant Directories software is fully complete and ready to launch powerful directories right out of the box. Everything you need to create, manage, and grow your site is included with your tier.
The premium add-ons you see on our website are totally optional and let you add extra features if and when you need them. What makes the AppSumo lifetime deals extra special are that they bundle and include some of BD’s most popular premium add-ons directly into each tier, so you start with a feature-rich package.
You can check the full list of premium add-ons here: https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
And each AppSumo tier lists which add-ons are included, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
Hi, are all these Premium Add-ons included in all tiers? https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
Just to be sure i understood it correctly and what is exactly Instant business records and how can one add more if needed? is it mobile friendly as well?
✅ Each AppSumo tier includes a bundle of premium add-ons – but not all of them. You can see exactly which add-ons are included in each tier on the AppSumo deal page. The add-ons listed on our main site (https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons) show everything available, and you can always add more later if needed.
📇 Instant Business Records refer to pre-filled business listings you can add into your site. These become members/listings and count toward your total member limit. You can add more by upgrading your tier or purchasing additional record packs.
📱 And yes – every Brilliant Directories site is fully mobile-friendly by default.
Q: Can I use ConveyThis on Brilliant Directories
Actually I'm looking for better SEO for language translation for Brilliant Directories and I think has this and they are also on Appsumo at the moment, Do advice, it will be helpful
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out.
Looks like ConveyThis works with a simple JS embed, just drop the JS into your BD site. -- https://www.conveythis.com/integrations/translate-any-website
So this should work with your BD site since you can drop any embed code, just like a live chat bot, into your site.
Please let us know if you have any more questions - always happy to help.
actually I'm looking to rank in multiple languages, as you know Google needs separate pages for all languages if I wan to rank my site. Any idea you can give me? And also Can I use Portuguese as a main language?
Yes — you can absolutely set Portuguese as the main language of your BD site. Many users run their sites entirely in other languages and it’s fully supported. 🇧🇷
To rank in multiple languages, a tool like GTranslate can help.
- https://gtranslate.io/
It creates and hosts separate versions of your site (like /pt/ or /es/) so each can be crawled and ranked by Google independently.
A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out! 😊
Yes, you can integrate Brilliant Directories with GoHighLevel (GHL) using incoming webhooks within GHL workflows. This allows you to send data out from your BD site — such as new leads, member signups, and more — directly into your GHL snapshots and workflows so you can continue nurturing and working those contacts seamlessly. 🚀
Here’s a helpful video that explains how inbound webhooks work in GHL: ▶️ https://youtu.be/1wxkzYS3vPI
To use this type of integration, you’ll want to consider Tier 5 or 6, which include the Developer Tools add-on — this unlocks webhook support and gives you full flexibility for advanced integrations.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help! 🙌
Q: I3 tier above you receive a promo code
It was stated in the terms that if you purchase the 3 tier above you recieve a promo code to the main website with a 75% off. Is there any limits on what you can purchase? Is it one purchase or more than one purchase? What is the term this promo code works for?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 23, 2025A: Absolutely — happy to clarify! 😊
When you purchase Tier 3 or higher, you’ll receive a 75% off promo code that gives you huge savings on most premium add-ons available on our main website.
Here’s how it works:
🎁 75% Off Promo Code
• You can use the promo code unlimited times for up to 6 months after your purchase.
• It applies to both one-time add-ons (like business records or extra lifetime sites) and subscription-based tools.
🔁 Ongoing Subscription Discount
• Any subscription you start using the promo code during that 6-month window will keep the 75% discount for life, as long as the subscription stays active.
🧰 Browse Available Add-Ons:
https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
Let us know if you want help picking the best tools for your project — we’re here to help you make the most of the deal! 💪
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Q: Would like part of a membership feature to include a “buy/sell” marketplace…
I want to build out a directory/community where one of the engagements of the platform is to allow members to list for sale items…. All members, free or paid buy a listing, transaction of which is facilitated on the site directly. I see that there is at least one 3rd party plugin that at least in a very basic way allows this, Ecommerce 1.0 plugin. I would like to have member tiers where free members can list say 3 items, “silver” (paid) members get 10 listings as part of their tier and “gold” get 20. Alternatively, what I really would like is that we take a commission directly every time a sale occurs, but the plugin doesn't offer that. Are there any other solutions available to build such functionality? Thank you.
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 21, 2025A: Absolutely — happy to break this down for you! 😊
Yes, what you’re aiming to build is totally possible with Brilliant Directories, using a combination of core features and optional add-ons. Here’s how it works:
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🔓 Free & Paid Tiers with Post Limits
You can use the Limit Posts Per Member add-on to control how many items each member can list for sale based on their membership level (e.g., Free = 3, Silver = 10, Gold = 20).
👉 Add-on details: https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/limit-posts-per-member-add-on
💳 Charge to Add More Listings
If you want to let members pay to post additional listings beyond their tier limit, the Pay-Per-Post add-on makes that possible — great for monetizing high activity.
⚠️ No Native Commission System
Currently, BD does not handle direct transactions between buyers and sellers or charge commission per sale like Etsy or Shopify. Sales would still be handled off-platform or through a member’s own payment link.
🛒 Basic Buy/Sell Marketplace Layout
You can customize BD’s built-in post types (like Coupons, Classifieds, Products, etc.) to support “for sale” style listings. And yes, the Ecommerce 1.0 plugin is a light-weight option for showcasing purchasable items with a button linking to an external checkout.
📦 Affordable Add-Ons
With Tier 3–6, you can add tools like Limit Posts and Pay-Per-Post to your site for just $2.50/month each using our 75% off add-on promo.
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Here’s a sample page showing how classifieds-style listings work on a BD site:
🔗 https://www.demobootstrap.com/classifieds
Let us know if you’d like help mapping out how to structure this — we’ve seen many directory owners succeed with this model! 💪
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Hey! Super appreciate the detailed response. Very helpful, and the tip for Limit Posts per Member was something that hadn't occurred. I am looking forward to moving forward.
Super!
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Using our 75% off add-on promo? Can you give more detail please. Is this just for the first recurance of the add-on or for the life of the subscription? Can it be used multiples times while valid or just once?
Q: Upgrade from Tier 2 to Tier 3 or 4
Hi Jason
A quick question.
If I purchase Tier 2 at the moment and then decide to upgrade to Tier 3 or 4 later can this be done? If yes, will it be the difference in the cost as per your LTD?
Thanks in Advance
regards
Julius
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 21, 2025A: Thanks so much for your question, Julius — happy to help! 🙌
Upgrades are only possible while the AppSumo deals are still active. Once the deal ends on AppSumo, it won’t be possible to upgrade through the same promotion.
That said, yes — if the deal is still live, you can upgrade to a higher tier anytime by simply paying the difference between the tiers.
If you think you may want the added features or higher limits of a bigger tier, it’s a smart move to grab it now while it’s still available. Let us know if you have any other questions — always here to help! 😊
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Q: WTS & WTB membership website
I want to build a marketplace where people post requests to buy (WTB) and listings to sell (WTS) different categories of merchandise.
It will have its own messaging system so members can message each other.
So essentially, people will register to the marketplace, get approved then they can list the WTS or WTB listing, which become visible after moderation.
There will be 3 membership tiers (free, paid, premium)
Everybody can see the listings, but only paid members can reply and communicate with other paid members.
Can this be done with Brilliant Directories?
Thanks
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 18, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for considering Brilliant Directories! 🚀
✅ Yes — what you described is very doable with BD! Here’s how it would work:
• 📝 Members can post WTS & WTB listings using the built-in post types (e.g. Classifieds or Custom Post Types you create)
• 🛡️ Moderation controls let you review/approve listings before they go live
• 💬 Members can message each other using built-in contact forms on profiles or listings
• 💳 Membership tiers can control who can post, reply, or access certain features (like limiting replies to only paid members)
📢 All listings can be public, while messaging and other premium actions can be gated behind specific plans — exactly like you described.
It’s a great fit for what you’re building! Let us know if you’d like to see some examples or want help planning your setup.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, some examples would be great!
Here are a few examples of how classifieds appear on the site:
-- Members can publish their own classified listings
-- Visitors can search by keyword, category, location, and more
-- Each listing can include photos, descriptions, pricing details, and contact information
Check out these demo examples:
https://classifieds.demobootstrap.com/classifieds
https://www.demobootstrap.com/classifieds
Q: coupon type directory
is it possible to make a coupon directory site using your tool? such as moneymailer.com, clipp.com or valpak.com? clients would have their own profile to host coupons and they can track usage, user qr codes, etc
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 16, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for checking us out!
Yes — you can definitely create a coupon-style directory like MoneyMailer or Clipper with Brilliant Directories. It’s not like Groupon where users purchase deals and then redeem them later. Instead, it works more like a traditional coupon site where businesses can post deals, discounts, and special offers.
🔹 Members can have their own profile pages where they post coupons
🔹 You can include a Print button on coupon pages so visitors can easily print them
🔹 Coupons can include text, images, and external links
🔹 You can let members post coupons based on their membership plan
It’s a great way to launch a deal or discount directory for your local area or niche — and everything is mobile-friendly, too!
Let us know if you’d like help mapping this out — always happy to assist!
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Great answers and fast response. Thanks Jason. What would you recommend as pricing for this type of site? What do you see others charging per month or year? Do you have a few example coupon sites on your platform I can see?
Great question. Every industry and market is different. When starting out … I personally like to first see if my selling proposition even coverts free sign ups. Once you have that nailed, then introducing paid plans and upgrades. This helps you establish a proof of concept for the market and idea you have without putting additional hurdles in front of your when starting out.
Do you have a few example coupon sites on your platform I can see?
Here are a few examples of how coupons appear on the site:
* Members can publish their own coupons
* Visitors can search by keyword, category, and more
Feel free to check out these live examples:
* https://www.demobootstrap.com/coupons
* https://coupons.demobootstrap.com/
* https://www.golocalarizona.com/local-arizona-business-deals-coupons
Let me know if you have any questions!
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Q: SEO Meta Information
Do site owners have the ability to set focus keywords, meta titles, and meta descriptions for pages on the site?
And would they have the ability to insert JSON-LD schema, or other custom coding into headers, body, and content on the pages?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 18, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for checking us out!
✅ Yes — as a site owner, you’ll have full control over your site’s SEO settings:
• Set meta titles, descriptions, and focus keywords for most pages
• Add custom code, including JSON-LD schema, into the header, body, or content areas
🔍 Even better — a vast majority of schema markup is already baked in across key pages (like member profiles, posts, organization info, etc). But if you need to go further, you absolutely can add your own structured data as needed.
Brilliant Directories was built with SEO in mind from day one — so whether you’re doing light optimizations or deep customizations, you’re in good hands. 👍
Let us know if you’d like help with anything else!
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Q: Business Type Change
Hi there,
If you run a directory and you want to change the type of business down the road, can you do that? For example, you are running directory of wedding vendors and you decode to switch that directory to city listings or different type of manufactures.
Can you do that?
Also, if you can, how can you import new businesses and flash out the old ones and get rid of old members?
Would you be able to buy new 1,000 business imports for example?
Any clarification about this would be great.
Thx.
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 16, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes — you’re absolutely free to pivot your directory at any time. You can change your niche, categories, design, and even the entire focus of your website — whether it’s going from wedding vendors to manufacturers, city listings, or something entirely new. 🎯
When you’re ready to make the switch:
• You can delete existing members and content in bulk from your admin dashboard.
• Then you can import new businesses using the built-in Business Data Import Tool.
• Yes, you can always purchase additional record imports, such as 1,000 business records at a time, whenever you need — no subscription required.
Brilliant Directories is designed to evolve with you and your ideas. You don’t have to start over or buy a new license to launch something new — just update your site!
Let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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One more question, please.
Are you going to, or planning to integrate Square as a payment?
We are always exploring more payment gateway integrations. Thank you for sharing the suggestion. Will pass it along to the team.
Q: Swedish?
Hi! Is Brilliant Directories available in Swedish?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 16, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes — you can absolutely launch your Brilliant Directories website in Swedish 🇸🇪. The entire public-facing site can be instantly switched to Swedish using the built-in Language Editor — that includes all the pages, buttons, forms, and more. Many of our users successfully run sites in Swedish and other languages.
Just keep in mind that the admin dashboard where you manage the site remains in English, but everything your visitors and members see can be 100% in Swedish.
Let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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Q: Add ons
What add ons aren’t included with AS- BD deal that are also available?
Do you have an information sheet that shows
That for simple comparison and pricing ?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jun 24, 2025A: Thank you for your questions and for taking the time to check us out!
All AppSumo tiers include some or all of the Top Premium Add-Ons listed here:
https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons#premium
👉 Tiers 5 and 6 include all of them.
You’ll also see additional optional add-ons listed further down the page. These are completely optional and not required for every directory website project.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to help!
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I counted 81 to bottom- didn’t see anywhere showing which are optional and not included with deal.
Do you mind answering Chris's. Thinking of tier 6 but confused by this also. Thanks!
Thanks so much for following up!
Tiers 5 and 6 include all of the free and Top 20 premium add-ons listed here:
https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons#premium
Any add-ons listed below that section can be purchased individually, or you can unlock them all with the VIP Add-Ons Club.
Let me know if you have any questions — happy to help!
Q: Assets for members? Storage?
Can i upload/hold assets for members with BD like graphics for fb ads, pdfs, videos, gifs, svg's etc? If so, how much storage does BD offer for digital assets?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 16, 2025A: Thanks so much for your question — happy to help clarify this for you!
Brilliant Directories isn’t designed to be used as a cold storage solution like Google Drive or Dropbox. It’s optimized for managing user-generated content like profile photos, post images, logos, and PDFs members may upload to their listings.
That said, as the site admin, you can upload and manage files through the Media Manager — including images, PDFs, GIFs, SVGs, and more. You’re also free to share links to files stored externally if needed.
📦 Every BD site includes 10GB of storage by default, and there are easy upgrade options if more space is needed. For example, if you’re using a Tier 3–6 AppSumo plan, you can double your storage for just $2.50/month with the VIP Add-Ons Club 75% off promo — completely optional.
Let us know if you have any other questions — we’re here to help!
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Q: Chat widget on your site? Can I inject code to display widgets? Upsells? Cost for future improvements?
1. I see a chat widget on your site. Is this one of your native tools and if so, is this a part of this appsumo offer. If it is your tool and is not part of the offer, what's the cost to add that on?
2. Kinda coming off that 1st question..can i inject code in a client area to display external chat (and other) widgets in a client area. In other words, can I install tailored chatbots for each member area?
3. In one of the reviews on here, someone mentioned upsells for 'premium' hosting and addons. What's that exactly, what's the cost, and are there any other upsells?
4. Will sumolings be charged for future developments and features (AI and otherwise)?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 16, 2025A: Thanks for your questions and for checking us out!
Let’s go through each one for you:
💬 1. Chat Widget
We use LiveChat on our own site — it’s not part of the BD platform itself, but you can integrate any third-party chat tool you like (LiveChat, Tawk.to, HelpCrunch, Crisp, etc.) by pasting their script into your site. This gives you total flexibility.
🧩 2. Injecting Widgets or Tailored Chatbots
Yes! You can inject third-party code into your site, including into the member dashboard. This means you can show custom chat widgets, upsells, or tailored content for different members, even based on their plan or login status.
🚀 3. Upsells / Add-Ons / Hosting
There’s no required upsell or “premium” hosting — all BD sites include fast hosting by default. From time to time, there may be optional add-ons for unique or advanced features, but they’re never required to run your site.
BD focuses on rolling out platform-wide upgrades regularly that benefit all users, rather than charging separately for every feature.
🧠 4. Future Features / AI Tools
We’re always adding new features, and many are included for free. Some highly specialized tools might be offered as optional add-ons, but Sumo deals are already packed with value and include many of our most popular features from the start.
Here’s the full add-ons list so you can see what’s available:
👉 https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
And each AppSumo tier clearly lists which add-ons are included. You’re off to a great start with any tier you choose!
Let us know if you have more questions — we’re always happy to help!
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Q: WPML translation support
Hello,
I use WPML translation plugin to translate the websites. Can you support it?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 15, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
WPML is a great tool for WordPress, but since Brilliant Directories is its own standalone platform (similar to how Shopify is for ecommerce), it doesn’t support WordPress plugins like WPML.
That said, BD offers strong multilingual support in a few ways:
🌍 You can start your site in any of 40+ available languages — including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and more.
🌐 You can enable Google Translate for instant translation across your entire site.
🚀 For full SEO-friendly multilingual websites (with separate URLs for each language, like /es/ or /fr/), tools like GTranslate.io or ConveyThis.com can be integrated. These services clone your site and generate separate versions in each language to help your content rank in multiple regions.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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Than you for the prompt response. I see you offer a google translate as the option but this is not very good option - the automated translations are not correct. Maybe the integration of ChatGPT can help. Gtranslate.io is great option but quite expensive for the full language translation including the URLs.
Q: are all plans for a single custom domain?
Hi,
are all plans for a single domain? As in, if I wanted to use two custom domains, would I need two different plans / accounts? Is that what is meant by 1 website?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 15, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes — each plan is for one website with its own custom domain. So if you’d like to launch multiple websites with different domains, you’d need one plan for each. Many users manage multiple sites under the same account 😊
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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one more question... If you pick a domain and then want to change it later. Is that allowed or is it locked in once chosen?
Yes it’s allowed. You can change the domain yourself at anytime.
Q: Please explain the membership feature in BD
I bought this deal two years ago, but haven't used it. I wasn't aware it has a membership feature. Please explain what is the membership feature and how it works
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 15, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Absolutely — the membership system is one of the core features of Brilliant Directories. 🙌 It powers how members sign up, create listings, access content, and interact with your site.
Here’s how it works:
👥 Member Plans – You can create free or paid membership tiers with different levels of access and benefits. For example, free members might get basic listings, while premium members can post events, articles, videos, and more.
📝 Profile Pages – When someone signs up, they get a profile page where they can add their business info, contact details, photos, social media links, and more. These profiles become the directory listings.
💳 Payments & Upgrades – You can charge members one-time or recurring fees using Stripe or PayPal. You can also offer free trials, coupons, and upsells between plans.
🔐 Content Access Control – You can decide which types of content (like blog posts, downloads, or videos) are visible to specific membership levels.
💌 CRM + Lead System – The platform also tracks leads, sends email notifications, and allows you to manage communication with your members.
📹 Here’s a quick video walking through how to set up your site:
— https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/setup
The membership feature is what turns a basic directory into a fully functional community or marketplace.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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Q: Buying 2.. Tier 1 deals.. Same Dashboard?
Just wondering if you could clarify.. have already bought a Tier 1 deal (and loving it by the way! ) so want to buy another Tier 1 for a different project.. can I just use the same details as my previous purchase and will it be added to my BD dashboard? Thanks
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 14, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
That’s exactly right — just register and activate the new Tier 1 using the same Brilliant Directories email account you already have. The new website will be added under that same account, and you’ll be able to manage all your sites from one central dashboard. 🙌
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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Thanks for the quick response.. Will do just that - keep up the good work, loving the software so far 👍
Q: Is it possible to effectively integrate third-party chatbot tools with BD websites?
Can you suggest chatbot builder tools that work seamlessly with BD?
Thank you.
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 12, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Yes – many BD users successfully integrate third-party chatbot tools into their websites. Most chatbot platforms that provide an embed code (like a JavaScript or iframe snippet) can be added directly to your BD site using the built-in Design Settings or via the widget manager.
Popular chatbot builders that work well with BD include:
💬 Tidio – https://www.tidio.com
🤖 ChatBot.com – https://www.chatbot.com
🧠 Landbot – https://landbot.io
⚙️ ManyChat – https://manychat.com (great for Messenger-based bots)
🛠️ Collect.chat – https://collect.chat (simple, interactive bots)
These tools make it easy to guide visitors, collect leads, and offer instant support.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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Q: Premium Add Ons?
Looking at your website, and trying to reconcile pricing and lifetime deals - how do the premium upgrades work? How many of them are included in the AppSumo lifetime deal?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 7, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out!
Rest assured — the core Brilliant Directories software is fully complete and ready to launch powerful directories right out of the box. Everything you need to create, manage, and grow your site is included with your tier.
The premium add-ons you see on our website are totally optional and let you add extra features if and when you need them. What makes the AppSumo lifetime deals extra special are that they bundle and include some of BD’s most popular premium add-ons directly into each tier, so you start with a feature-rich package.
You can check the full list of premium add-ons here:
https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
And each AppSumo tier lists which add-ons are included, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help!
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Hi,
are all these Premium Add-ons included in all tiers?
https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons
Just to be sure i understood it correctly and what is exactly Instant business records and how can one add more if needed?
is it mobile friendly as well?
thanks in advance!
Kind regards
✅ Each AppSumo tier includes a bundle of premium add-ons – but not all of them. You can see exactly which add-ons are included in each tier on the AppSumo deal page. The add-ons listed on our main site (https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/directory-software-plugins-add-ons) show everything available, and you can always add more later if needed.
📇 Instant Business Records refer to pre-filled business listings you can add into your site. These become members/listings and count toward your total member limit. You can add more by upgrading your tier or purchasing additional record packs.
📱 And yes – every Brilliant Directories site is fully mobile-friendly by default.
Q: Can I use ConveyThis on Brilliant Directories
Actually I'm looking for better SEO for language translation for Brilliant Directories and I think has this and they are also on Appsumo at the moment, Do advice, it will be helpful
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 10, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out.
Looks like ConveyThis works with a simple JS embed, just drop the JS into your BD site.
-- https://www.conveythis.com/integrations/translate-any-website
So this should work with your BD site since you can drop any embed code, just like a live chat bot, into your site.
Please let us know if you have any more questions - always happy to help.
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actually I'm looking to rank in multiple languages, as you know Google needs separate pages for all languages if I wan to rank my site. Any idea you can give me? And also Can I use Portuguese as a main language?
Yes — you can absolutely set Portuguese as the main language of your BD site. Many users run their sites entirely in other languages and it’s fully supported. 🇧🇷
To rank in multiple languages, a tool like GTranslate can help.
- https://gtranslate.io/
It creates and hosts separate versions of your site (like /pt/ or /es/) so each can be crawled and ranked by Google independently.
Q: Do you have integration with GHL?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 11, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out! 😊
Yes, you can integrate Brilliant Directories with GoHighLevel (GHL) using incoming webhooks within GHL workflows. This allows you to send data out from your BD site — such as new leads, member signups, and more — directly into your GHL snapshots and workflows so you can continue nurturing and working those contacts seamlessly. 🚀
Here’s a helpful video that explains how inbound webhooks work in GHL:
▶️ https://youtu.be/1wxkzYS3vPI
To use this type of integration, you’ll want to consider Tier 5 or 6, which include the Developer Tools add-on — this unlocks webhook support and gives you full flexibility for advanced integrations.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help! 🙌
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Q: Actual live website samples
Is there any actual live website samples you can share? Not demo sites. Actual custom live websites.
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Jul 8, 2025A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out! 😊
Absolutely — here are some real, live websites built with Brilliant Directories, each showcasing different industries, layouts, and use cases:
🌐 csbnConnect.com
📍 SelwynConnect.co.nz
🌵 GoLocalArizona.com
🏥 BoardCertified.com
💞 CareHug.co.uk
🌈 SpectrumLife.org
🌴 FloridaProfessionals.com
💍 NJwedding.com
🛍️ LocalShops1.com
These are just a few of the many live Brilliant Directories websites out there — all fully built and managed by real users.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help! 🙌
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