What can I say!
For years, I've been looking for a membership platform that offered the stability, performance, options and cost to value proposition. It might be considered on the more expensive side of the option pool, however I would say that it more than delivers on all of the above without the headaches that usually accompany self hosted software, and the undeveloped and new feature-focused providers still trying to work out the kinks while charging you for the pleasure, etc.
BD allows me to really embrace a lot of the functions I like to see in a platform; it gives me different types of memberships, the ability to sell content, different access & membership levels, custom fields, and a list really just goes on. Yes there are fees if you would like additional add-ons, however given the cost and performance value provided by a developer, it's only right that they have an opportunity to create a sustainable business model by offering said features. We can't actually be selfish in a "give me everything for a little investment" as an approach. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for and in this case it's 100% true. Love what they have provided and its exceeds the value provided by any peer...
I have 2 BD websites and plan to have more. They have everything nailed down. Support, price, value, features, etc.
I'm very happy to host my business website with them.
The directory is immediately online and almost all aspects of the directory can be modified/expanded. It is overwhelming and I find many capabilities such as badges, payments and page layouts will serve my growing needs as my business expands. The only complain I have is the backend configuration UI/UX needs a good update to be easier for the eyes, and reduce that "overwhelming" feeling.