In a Nutshell
pros
- Fully responsive websites on mobile and tablet devices
- Built-in SEO to help you get found on search engines
cons
- Slightly more expensive than DIY website builders
- Could be difficult to move website to another platform
Best For
Small to mid-sized local businesses seeking a worry free alternative to a do-it-yourself website builder.
Executive Summary
Hibu has built well over 500,000 websites for businesses across the US within the last 10 years. It offers professionally built, modern, customized websites for its customers. These websites are fully responsive and built to look great across all devices. Hibu experts will do all the work, but during an initial consultation and throughout the process, you can provide the input and direction you want. You’ll even receive proofs of the site before going live with the opportunity to make additional changes. By including the site build, hosting and upkeep, this option is attractive for those who don't mind paying a bit more for a professionally built, done-for- you website.
Hibu Highlights
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Hibu has recently introduced Hibu Smart Site technology that incorporates enhanced schema code allowing Google to read more information and therefore create greater website visibility online. Furthermore, Hibu Smart Sites are now voice search enabled so your business can be found easier by Siri and Alexa for example. Fewer than 20% of small business websites currently have this capability.
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Professional designers, copywriters and developers help businesses build, launch and update your website ongoing
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A comprehensive suite of digital services allows for Hibu websites to be the foundation of other website traffic and online visibility solutions
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Exemplifying expertise in the digital space, Hibu is a Google Premier Partner, Facebook Marketing Partner, Yahoo Preferred Partner and Bing Partner
Features
Hibu offers digital solutions for local small businesses, including website design services. This means customers have the extra benefit of integrating their website with Hibu's complete digital marketing suite, which includes paid search, social media, online reviews, display ads, SEO and directory listings. It's ideal for businesses seeking customers in their immediate location on a small scale.
Hibu Smart Sites - Engagement from Hibu on Vimeo.
Templates/Design
Hibu has 100’s of customizable templates to choose from, fitting to different business types. The designs are simple, modern and clean. Those looking for something ornate or fancy are probably not the ideal customers for Hibu. Hibu's designers build the sites for their customers after receiving some basic instructions, images, content or just ideas. After the website is built a proof is sent. Any changes to the site can be done either by their designers and copywriters or on a do-it-yourself basis for those who prefer such an option. Hibu's templates are both mobile and tablet responsive.
Pricing
Hibu is much cheaper than paying for a website designer, but a bit more expensive than a typical do-it-yourself website builder. They offer separate packages which include a one-time website design fee and a further monthly fee, depending on which services the customer is interested in. A premium package with add-on’s can cost up to $1,800 for the first year, with the initial web design fee included. A less extensive package with fewer features but with full service assistance cuts those yearly costs less than half of the premium package.
Design and build services currently FREE for all packages. Limited-time only.*
*Pricing chart represents averages. Pricing varies within packages based on features, use only as a guide. Contact Hibu directly for details.
Bottom Line
Hibu focuses on building and maintaining websites for small and mid-sized business owners who lack technical expertise or time.
Hibu offers full service website design and updating, with a do-it-yourself option for those who are interested in making future changes on their own. Its SEO tools are very basic, but its host of other digital marketing services are ideal for local businesses. Hibu is a bit more expensive than most do-it-yourself website builders, but they do take a lot of the burden off of business owners who prefer to focus on other day-to-day matters.
About Hibu
Founded: 2001
CEO: Kevin Jasper
Geos: US, UK, Spain
Links to social pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hibu/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hibuUS
