Getting Started with Brilliant Directories
An overview of the platform, what it can do, how it's priced, and how to choose the right directory model for your domain. Read this first before diving into the individual guides.
Read the guide →Build a Directory Website on Your Domain
A directory website is one of the most scalable, hands-off ways to monetize a domain name. These guides cover every major directory model using Brilliant Directories - the leading platform for building directory sites without coding.
How to Build a Seeded Listings Directory
Launch with content already in place by manually adding listings yourself. Build traffic and authority first, then monetize once you have an audience worth paying to reach.
Read the guide →How to Build a Paid Listings Directory
Charge businesses a monthly or annual fee to appear in your directory. The classic directory model - straightforward, scalable, and proven across thousands of niches.
Read the guide →How to Build a City-Based Directory
Own the local business listings for a specific city or region. City directories are among the most defensible directory niches and can command premium listing fees from local businesses.
Read the guide →How to Build a Lead Gen Directory with Distributed Leads
Capture leads from visitors and distribute them to multiple paying service providers. The highest-margin directory model and the one with the most revenue potential.
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