Small businesses can win big with mobile marketing You’ve already seen how you can “mobile”-ize your business for big results. If you’re still not sure about whether your business can have success with mobile marketing, or you’re trying but not seeing the success you want, here are six tips to help you get noticed with mobile marketing […]

Mobile marketing can be a big win for any small business It’s perfectly natural for small business owners to think that mobile marketing is only for “the big guys” – major companies with big budgets, dedicated marketing and technology teams that can help them navigate the complexity of trying to connect with customers on mobile […]

Increase your ROI with the right plan It’s true that it’s difficult to put a number on a “Like,” a “Comment” or a “Share” – in fact, it’s hard to track the overall ROI (return on investment) to this thing we call social. And yet, having a comprehensive social strategy is an increasingly necessary component […]

      Here are three stats about small business websites that absolutely drive me crazy… In the U.S., more than 90%of adults have mobile devices, and most of the time they are kept within arm’s reach BUT… only 56% of small businesses having a company website AND… only 53% of those with a website have […]

This summer, we’re excited to welcome some bright, new talent to the Hibu team—say hello to our summer interns! From social media to our digital product teams, they’ll be putting their skills to use in various roles across the company. We’re thrilled to have them on the team, and we’re looking forward to working with […]

Summer’s already here, and there’s never been a better time to beat the heat (and your competition!) by staying in and learning how to reach your local customers on Facebook. We’re proud to share our latest “how to” guide about social marketing for small businesses. Developed with MarketingBitz, this FREE guide can be your light […]

Your small business may have a big footprint online Lots of small business still rely entirely on “traditional” advertising, using old-school marketing like print directory ads, direct mail, coupons – and yes, business cards and letterhead. And plenty of small businesses continue to get new, local customers using tried-and-true methods that have worked for years. […]

  Yesterday (Wed., Aug. 16th), employees at our King of Prussia office held a fun fundraiser (a “fun-draiser”?) for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. For those who aren’t familiar with it, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a national childhood cancer foundation dedicated to raising funds for research into new treatments and cures for all children battling […]

Custom video display ads to reach your targeted customers online, on the Web’s top sites, and on mobile Hibu is thrilled to announce the addition of video ads to our Display Advertising package – a new and exciting way to engage your customers on any device they use. The impact of video ads is easy to see: […]

It takes a village to build a site for your small business If you’ve followed our posts about all the skills a small business needs to build a DIY website, you already know how many different aspects of “web design” you need to understand, master and apply to build a “good” site. At the heart […]

Making Hibu Websites more secure We’re excited to let you know that Hibu Websites1 now include an SSL certificate – giving you a “secure site”! What is SSL / HTTPS? SSL certification can help your site in two ways: 1. Build Your Customers’ Trust The “https” before your domain name instantly tells your site visitors that information they share with […]

We’re down to just under 20 days until #SmallBusinessSaturday 2017, we’d like to share 20 quick tips and tricks you can do to help your small business get the most out of the day.

Surviving online is just like surviving in the in the woods – there are some simple things you need to know to keep yourself alive and get yourself found.

“Curated content” – content that’s relevant to your business or customers from OTHER PEOPLE that you share in YOUR social media – can keep your customers engaged and coming back for more while saving you the time and effort required to create original posts.

You might be surprised to know that even if you haven’t started adding digital advertising – like a website, pay-per-click search ads, or online display ads – to your marketing plan, there’s a very good chance that your business is already online.

Start next year off on the right foot with our most popular posts, videos and more. Whether you’re looking to succeed on social…get more from your business website…or survive and thrive online, on mobile and more…take some time to catch up on these tips before the ball drops. It’s the easiest way to make sure your business doesn’t drop the ball!

Like any big project, it helps to break your marketing efforts into smaller steps. You can use this guide to create an actionable plan that works for you to succeed offline…succeed online…and repeat!

Tips for how to be more responsive (even when you’re off the clock) to a whole new set of ways customers reach you once you start promoting your local business online.

Two questions, one custom digital marketing recommendation Every local business is different, but there’s one thing they all need: a tailor-made plan to get more leads, more customers, and more business. And it doesn’t get any easier than this. Answer two questions about your business today…and see the synchronized solution that will help you do […]

Don’t let the wrong online info leave your customers with a bad taste As a small business owner, you know there are plenty of conversations you don’t want to have with a customer. From problematic service calls…to billing issues…to unexpected interruptions in your service (like winter weather or power outages)…there are all kinds of calls and emails […]

Ask any small business owner to name two things they need more of… more often than not you’ll get the same answer. More leads and more time. With the evolution of digital marketing over the past five years, it’s not unusual that a small business would have one person who built their website, another person […]

A simple “to-do” list “to-do” more with your marketing Sometimes the hardest part of marketing your small business — especially if you’re short on time — is finding a formula to repeat what’s working for you. That’s what makes the FREE Hibu Small Business Marketing Checklist so helpful. Think of as a “cheat sheet” that you can […]

What’s your digital marketing look like? A website? Search ads? Maybe some social? Are you happy with what you see when you compare the money you’re investing vs the profit you’re generating? Digital marketing today is different than it was just a few years ago. Back in 2012, if you had a good-looking website, you could […]

When it comes to mobile speed, time is money Everyone who uses a phone to browse online knows how frustrating it can be to wait for a site to load…or rather, to leave a site when it doesn’t load quickly. “Going mobile” is a subject we can’t get enough of — we’ve talked about 6 tips to […]

The best of what you (really, truly) missed There’s a lot to see on Hibu’s Blog, Facebook Page, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter — not to mention the new Hibu.com — so we can’t blame anyone for missing content every now and then. Check out these “below the radar” posts. There’s a good chance you’ll learn […]

Word of mouth can be just as important as www We’ve talked about the top ways to promote your business online and offline before, but let’s focus on the simplest things you can do offline to promote your business today. Get involved in local events From 10k runs to sponsorships to giving back to your local […]

Spoiler alert: Yes, you do! There are two things we firmly believe about digital marketing: You need a synchronized solution that includes MORE than just a business website …but you still need a business website We all spend so much time on Facebook, looking at digital business listings and checking online business reviews and seeing ads on our […]

Simple guidelines to keep your social media efforts in line How important is social media to small business success? There seems to be a clear line between those businesses that use social to attract customers and those that aren’t using it at all. According to a recent survey of small business owners1: 53% say that […]

Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most to your marketing You love your local business. You work hard to make sure your customers love your local business, too. But when was the last time you took a few minutes to show your business how much you appreciate it? You don’t need to mail candy hearts […]

Save time, save effort and get more social by sharing posts across multiple platforms For small businesses, starting to use social media to market their business is a process: First, start using social media (you’d be surprised how many small businesses don’t!) Second, set up business pages and profiles — not just personal ones Third, […]

An all-in-one digital marketing knowledge center for your small business We get it: there are plenty of places to turn to for advice about marketing…and it’s hard to tell what’s correct, what’s current, and what’s designed to work for local businesses. That’s why we built the Hibu Resource Library — where you can get all the […]

  In honor of Black History Month, we’d like to recognize three individuals who have been innovators, trailblazers, and revolutionaries in American business. Each of them has had a significant impact on multiple Fortune 500 businesses, across a wide range of industries. Their stories show clearly the success that can come with determination and creativity. […]

Once upon a time, when you wanted your house painted, or your car repaired, or needed a doctor or lawyer or landscaper…you asked a friend, or checked the yellow pages, or simply drove into town. Needless to say, when today’s consumer is searching for a local business, product or service, they search online… but that […]

A lot of small business owners believe that if you have a website, you’re doing all you have to do to get found online. Add some search ads, maybe some social media, and you’re covering all your bases. Actually, there are a lot more bases to cover if you want your business to get found… […]

You may have seen or heard about Facebook’s recent announcement concerning changes to the way Facebook will prioritize public posts in your News Feed. While a lot of attention has focused on the impact of this change on publishers – companies who have come to rely on Facebook as a distribution channel for their news, […]

Make sure your site is ready for Google’s July 2018 “Speed Update” We’ve talked about mobile site speed before — including what can impact it, the negative impact it has on the overall user experience, and what you can do to improve your mobile site speed. And now, that’s going to matter if you want to get […]

It’s March! In like a lion, out like a lay-up. It’s time for that great Spring sporting spectacular, when basketball brackets take over our nation’s psyche.. and cost businesses across the country hours of work as employees focus on their picks (instead of their productivity). In an effort to turn the Final Four into a fiscal […]

To help you make up for the time lost while you and your employees fill out your brackets, we’d like to suggest five basketball-style digital marketing moves you should be making to drive past your competition online. 5 moves to help you score new leads Post-up – The easiest move in our digital marketing basketball […]

Celebrating a few of the strong women we’re proud to call leaders With March marking Women’s History Month, Hibu will be spending the month spotlighting some of the amazing female leaders we’re lucky enough to have in our organization. We’re very excited to share some of their stories with you. Meet Laura Dement, our Vice […]

Celebrating a few of the strong women we’re proud to call leaders With March marking Women’s History Month, Hibu will be spending the month spotlighting some of the amazing female leaders we’re lucky enough to have in our organization. We’re very excited to share some of their stories with you. Meet Lisa Mercado, our Regional Sales Director for […]

Digital marketing today is more than just a website. If you want your website to generate leads, you’ve got to drive traffic to it. Search marketing, social, display ads – you need all these things and more funneling prospects to your website. That’s how effective digital marketing works today… just the way it did for […]

Celebrating a few of the strong women we’re proud to call leaders With March marking Women’s History Month, Hibu will be spending the month spotlighting some of the amazing female leaders we’re lucky enough to have in our organization. We’re very excited to share some of their stories with you. Meet Angie Corcoran, our Vice President of Human […]

Celebrating a few of the strong women we’re proud to call leaders With March marking Women’s History Month, Hibu will be spending the month spotlighting some of the amazing female leaders we’re lucky enough to have in our organization. We’re very excited to share some of their stories with you.   Meet L. Antoinette Ward, our Director of […]