
Brilliant Directories
"Don't build another directory platformâbuild the 'WordPress for Directories' that actually works on mobile."
"They want to launch a directory/membership site without the technical debt of WordPress plugins and custom code."
4.94 rating creates high barrierâmust attack specific weakness (mobile). Lifetime deal means BD has locked in customers; need migration tools.
The 4-Dimension Scorecard
$767k revenue with 862 reviews shows massive demand for directory solutions. This is a proven market.
4.94 rating is dangerously high, but volume reveals cracks: mobile UX complaints create an opening.
Directory/membership model has recurring potential. No unlimited AI/storage red flags. Lifetime deal creates customer lock-in.
Competitors are strong (ActiveCampaign, Mighty Networks) but fragmented. WordPress requires pluginsâcomplexity is the enemy.
The Opportunity Radar
Deep Review Mining & Gap Analysis
Pain & Gaps
"Multiple reviews call out poor mobile version. Users need directories accessible on phones."
"Described as 'idiosyncratic'âusers want Lego-brick simplicity but get complexity."
Niche Discovery
"Review mentions 'As an org...'âneeds directories for member management"
"Features emphasize selling digital downloads and members-only content"
Marketing Angle
The directory platform that actually works on phones. Build in hours, not weeks.
Use this angle to position your product against the generic competitors. Focus on the specific pain points identified in the "Pain & Gaps" module.
The "Buggy Clone" Syndrome
- Mobile experience is broken ('not-so-awesome mobile version' mentioned repeatedly). Platform feels 'idiosyncratic' with steep learning curve.
Sniper Verdict
"Listen to the hate. Build the cure. Steal the revenue."
The Battle Plan
"Brilliant Directories dominates revenue but fails on mobileâthe #1 complaint. There's a $767k market begging for a mobile-first alternative. The wedge is simplicity: WordPress alternatives require technical skills, while BD has confusing workflows."
MVP Build
- Mobile-optimized directory templates (Primary complaint fix)
- Drag-and-drop builder with 3-step setup (Attack the complexity wedge)
MVP Drop
- Advanced membership tiers (Distractionâfocus on directory first)
- Custom CSS/HTML editors (Costly and scares non-technical users)






