chandrilQ: Can we improve the BD template looks?
Current BD themes do not look good. They look quite old. Consider psychologytoday.com's directory. Or any other in my mental health therapist directory space. They look awesome. So, while I like BD for its functionalities, is it possible within BD, to use vibe coding or claude coding to create more beautiful directory templates/design?
Jason_BrilliantDirectories
Edited Jun 11, 2026A: Thanks for your question and for taking the time to check us out! 😊
Yes — absolutely. The good news is that the design and the platform functionality are separate things.
Many people choose BD because of the membership, directory, payments, search, and content publishing features, then customize the design to match their brand and niche. With the newer AI tools, this has become much easier than it was in the past.
🎨 Vibe Coding with BD Butler
You can use BD Butler AI to describe design changes and landing page ideas in plain English, then refine them visually:
https://www.brilliantdirectories.com/blog/bd-butler-ai-create-smarter-effective-landing-pages-fast
🤖 Claude, Codex & AI Coding Tools
Many users also leverage Claude, Codex, and similar AI tools to help create custom layouts, sections, styling, and user experiences.
🧑💻 Developer Access (Level 3+)
If you want complete control, Level 3+ includes access to the underlying layout templates, allowing developers to fully customize page structures and designs beyond the default look and feel.
The key point is that you’re not locked into the default design. Many successful BD sites start with the built-in layouts and evolve into something much more customized over time while still benefiting from the platform’s core functionality.
Please let us know if you have any more questions – always happy to help! 😊
Verified purchaser
Hi, thanks for reply. You mentioned developer access for level 3+ but said "If you want complete control, Tier 5+" - what's the difference between teir 3 and 5 on this ground?
Verified purchaser
Thank you, that was my typo, you don't need Level 5, Level 3+ is the full platform unlock.