Hibu Reviews 

578
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Review summary

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Considering 39 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people found the service unprofessional, disorganized, and lacking accountability, often feeling that promises made during sales were not delivered. Customers frequently reported issues with their websites, describing them as unattractive or even being left incomplete after initial work. There were also significant concerns regarding marketing effectiveness, with many experiencing dwindling leads, no return on investment, or misleading performance metrics. Reviewers often struggled with poor communication, finding representatives difficult to reach and customer service unhelpful, with some reporting being billed for services not provided or for websites they believed were free. However, some customers also noted positive interactions with individual representatives, describing them as helpful, responsive, and professional, which sometimes led to improved online visibility, increased customer inquiries, and effective website setup.

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Service

Reviewers mention negative feedback about service, with many expressing that it was the most horrible... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with staff, with many praising individual account managers... See more

Marketing

Clients share ambiguous opinions on marketing, with some reviewers reporting an increase in calls and Google... See more

Customer service

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Website

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of website experiences, with some customers praising the support team... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm very frustrated because I tried to cancel a year ago because I was not getting any new business from the Website that they created for my Etsy business, but they play tricks with you and never ac... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Before they started working on our site. We got a verbal agreement that we wouldn’t work with any marketing agency if we didn’t fully own the website we didn’t renew. Once they did a poor job on seo a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible experience with Hibu. Our rep completely stopped responding — we’ve called, texted, and emailed with no reply. They failed to transfer our website in time, which left our b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WARNING! Do not use this company, they use deceptive practices and lie to you in order to make sales. On top of that they sell low quality websites that are cheap and put together using AI. Do no... See more


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A leading provider of technology-driven digital marketing solutions to local businesses across the US, Hibu Inc. provides an integrated digital marketing solution that includes reviews, websites, SEO, omnichannel marketing, automated email and text marketing, and more—all from One Platform, One Provider. Trusted by tens of thousands of small and medium-sized business owners because of their extensive professional expertise and experience, Hibu helps their clients efficiently manage and continuously engage with prospects, generate valuable leads, and turn those leads into customers that keep coming back. Hibu is a Meta Marketing Partner, Google Partner, Amazon Ads Partner, and Microsoft Advertising Elite Partner. To read Hibu reviews and learn more, visit http://hibu.com.


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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

578 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Rock Landscape

Great Communicator. Excellent finished project as planned

9 September 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you for the positive review! When you’re happy, we’re happy. Hope you have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mallory has gone above and beyond.

Mallory has gone above and beyond in working with us and our operating systems team. She has made really good progress on our website in spite of our lack of time and effort.

16 August 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you! So glad to hear that you're happy with our service! We look forward to continuing to meet your business’ needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!!

This company is excellent. In these difficult economic times when we are all crunching down and even cutting out some of our advertising areas, these guys are one that I won't cut out or down on. Great customer service, one on one help, and always reaching out to see what they can do for you. You guys are a God send!!

13 August 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you for the positive review! When you’re happy, we’re happy. Hope you have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jacob S

Jacob S. helped us thru the whole process. We would not have done it if it wasnt for him.

1 May 2024
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Thanks for the kind message! We appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hibu does a great job of leading you…

Hibu does a great job of leading you through the mess as a small business in the marketing world. It can be tough and they show that they care by working side by side with you to solve the problems related to marketing with you business.

10 July 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you for the positive review! When you’re happy, we’re happy. Hope you have a great day!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Friendly and Personable

I believe Gabi to be very knowledgable in her position. She was very friendly and personable. I appreciate all the help they offer.

28 June 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thanks for the kind message! We appreciate it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero customer service

My recent experience with this company is a flat zero they are a con job.

23 June 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We value your input and appreciate you giving us a chance to respond. Please send us an email at cs.escalations@hibu.com with “TP concern” in the subject line and your business name and/or account number in the body so we can talk about next steps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick Etten has been a life saver

Nick Etten has been a life saver. He has helped restore and resolve all of the issues with my Damon's Lawn Service Hibu website. He has also orchestrated the make over of Damon's Lawn Service Facebook page as well. He is the definition and example of what customer service and support should be!!! BAR NONE!!!

16 June 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you for the positive review! When you’re happy, we’re happy. Hope you have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Account Executive: Gabi LeGrand's Impact on Our Digital Transformation

I am delighted to share my experience working with Gabi LeGrand at Hibu. As our account executive, Gabi has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of developing a modern and dynamic website for our company. From the outset, her dedication and expertise have been evident, ensuring that we created an outstanding website with compelling and relevant content & creative.
Gabi’s exceptional communication skills, coupled with her articulate and thoughtful approach, have made the entire process seamless. She has a remarkable ability to anticipate our needs, often addressing potential issues before we even become aware of them. This proactive mindset has been invaluable to us.
Recently, when we faced execution challenge, Gabi stepped in promptly to correct the course and connected us with the right resources. Her commitment to excellence ensured that the final result not only met but exceeded our expectations.
Gabi is the primary reason we chose to work with Hibu. Her professionalism, creativity, and dedication have made a significant impact on our project. We are incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend Gabi LeGrand to anyone looking for exceptional service and results in their digital marketing endeavors.

13 June 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you so much for your feedback about Gabi. We’ll send this on to them. Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is almost impossible to…

This company is almost impossible to cancel we've been trying to cancel for 3 months now. They are the worst I don't understand how companys like this stay in business.

24 May 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We appreciate your feedback and want to help set things right. Please email us at cs.escalations@hibu.com with the information below:
“Trustpilot concern” in the subject line
Your business name and/or Hibu account number in the body
A description of the issue (you can even cut and paste the same review you already left)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a scam

This is a scam, they take lots of money and do no work. I got no clients and they just kept telling me to push up what I was spending. Please do not use this company

24 May 2023
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Reply from Hibu

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and we want to help you resolve any issues. Please email us at cs.escalations@hibu.com with “Trustpilot concern” in the subject line and your business name and/or account number in the body and we’ll do what we can to make things right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timely responsive service

Timely responsive service. Attention to needs and concerns.

13 May 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We’re thrilled you’ve had a positive experience! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great website that brings Traffic!!

Great website that brings Traffic!! We have been dealing with them for 10 Years. Website looks great and we are number one under search's relating to our business

7 April 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We’re thrilled you’ve had a positive experience! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service.

I utilized Hibu for several months and observed minimal results. They demonstrated the effectiveness of their keyword entries for me through the Hibu dashboard. Ultimately, they suggested implementing a dynamic phone tracker on my site, which unfortunately disrupted my inquiry form for three weeks, resulting in the loss of all inquiries during that period. I engaged in a two-week struggle with them and eventually had to consult my own IT team to identify the problem. Only after we pinpointed the issue as one caused by Hibu did they resolve it and acknowledge their mistake. As compensation, they offered half a month's service free, which hardly compensated for the potential loss of over $15,000 in services and the negative impact on our reputation due to unaddressed inquiries. I would never use their services again.

1 April 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for bringing it to our attention and giving us a chance to respond. Please email us at cs.escalations@hibu.com with the information below:
"TP concern” in the subject line
Your business name and/or Hibu account number in the body
A description of the issue (you can even cut and paste the same review you already left)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HIBU promised to manage my SEO

HIBU promised to manage my SEO, but the moment I signed up the nightmare began. They immediately began erasing all of my local listings. They somehow got into my YEXT account without authorization and began deleting profiles after claiming they were unable to correct it. All of the images and descriptions were erased. I cancelled with them less than a month. I honestly feel that HIBU was paid by my company's competitors to solicit business from me to sabotage my SEO.

2 April 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for bringing it to our attention and giving us a chance to respond. Please email us at cs.escalations@hibu.com with the information below:
"TP concern” in the subject line
Your business name and/or Hibu account number in the body
A description of the issue (you can even cut and paste the same review you already left)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service equals good value.

Customer service is always helpful and timely. The account representative is always clear about what he is promoting. I feel the services is worth the value.

6 March 2024
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Reply from Hibu

We’re thrilled you’ve had a positive experience! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Frustration with Hibu

After working with Hibu for the last 3-4 months, it appears that their processes are very rigid and mostly templated. So, for example, you have to find the template that works best for your social ads. Then fit your business information in the template that you choose. The other, and larger frustration, is the fact that communication between all of the associates at Hibu is not very good. I am figuring out how to work within Hibu's system by trail and error instead of clear instruction on the front end.

16 February 2024
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Reply from Hibu

Hello, we appreciate your feedback and want to help set things right. Please email us at cs.escalations@hibu.com with the information below:
“TrustPilot concern” in the subject line
Your business name and/or Hibu account number in the body
A description of the issue (you can even cut and paste the same review you already left)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to work with and effective…

Easy to work with and effective strategies. They built us a beautiful website and our online presence and sales have increased.

26 January 2023
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Reply from Hibu

We’re thrilled you’ve had a positive experience! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service... Thank you Emily Peyton and all that helped on our project!

When it comes to advertising I am always on the fence about what is going to drive the traffic to our business. Some places promise things with a high rate.
Since I have started working with HIBU. They never oversold me on items that would not benefit us. My rep Emily has been amazing thru the whole process along with the design team helping on our new website.
I am totally happy with the outcome and look forward to all the great things that are in store ahead.

5 November 2023
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Reply from Hibu

Thank you! So glad to hear that you're happy with our service! We look forward to continuing to meet your business’ needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hibu Staff

Most advertising companies are like used car salesman’s but my experience here Hibu and the staff up into today’s date has been great. But we’re just getting started. I will keep everyone posted how things go.

9 November 2023
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Reply from Hibu

Thanks for the awesome review! It really does mean a lot. Don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything from us in the future.

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