Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about It's Buzzing – referral tools for businesses, ambassadors, events, and more

It's Buzzing helps you turn your happy customers and partners into a powerful referral engine. You'll get custom links, QR codes, tracking dashboards, and automated rewards to grow faster—without paid ads.

Free Plan is for trying out the platform with basic features. Solo Plan ($49/month) is for individual agents, consultants, or small business owners. Team Plan ($149/month) is for small-to-medium businesses with up to 10 employees. Network+Team Plan ($1500/month) is for multi-location businesses and franchises with up to 10 locations and 100 employees.

During sign-up, we ask a few quick questions about your size and goals. Based on that, we recommend a plan that fits. You can upgrade or downgrade anytime.

Yes! All paid plans allow you to customize referral links, QR codes, emails, and campaign materials with your logo, brand colors, and messaging.

Go to itsbuzzing.com/register and select "Facility." Enter your info, select your plan, and your referral system will be ready in minutes.

Absolutely. Every ambassador has a unique code, QR, and trackable link. You'll see the exact source of each referral in your dashboard.

Yes. Businesses can manually verify and approve referrals using a simple code confirmation system if needed.

Ambassadors are people who share your business with others—friends, followers, or clients. When someone signs up or buys through their link, they earn rewards!

Go to itsbuzzing.com/ambassador and sign up. You'll get a custom link, QR code, and dashboard instantly.

Ambassadors are paid via Stripe after a 35-day hold period. Payments are sent automatically if the earnings are over $25.

Ambassador commissions vary by the plan tier of the business they refer: Solo Plan referrals earn $25, Team Plan referrals earn $50, and Network+Team Plan referrals earn $100. Payments are processed monthly via Stripe after a 35-day eligibility period. Minimum payout threshold is $25.

Yes! Refer a facility, event, or professional—get paid when they sign up. You'll see options to refer both customers and businesses in your dashboard.

Your ambassador dashboard shows real-time referral tracking, conversion rates, earnings history, and performance analytics. You can see which referral methods work best and optimize your approach accordingly.

Your Ambassador Storefront is a personalized landing page where you can showcase all your campaigns and offers in one place. Think of it like a Linktree specifically designed for ambassadors - you get a custom URL, QR code, and ready-to-share social media captions to promote your campaigns easily.

Go to your Ambassador Dashboard and click "Profile Settings" in the sidebar. Fill in your custom slug, display name, bio, and any other details you want to share, then click "Save Profile" to publish your storefront instantly.

Yes! Once you save your storefront, we automatically generate a QR code you can download for free. Use it on business cards, flyers, posters, or anywhere you want people to quickly access your campaigns.

All your active campaigns automatically appear as cards on your storefront, showing the campaign name, business name, and your unique referral code. Each campaign gets a "Support & Earn" button that visitors can click to use your referral.

You can add your display name, custom bio, location, profile picture, banner image, and links to all your social media accounts. All of this helps visitors connect with you and builds trust in your recommendations.

They're not becoming salespeople — they're getting rewarded for what they already do naturally. Your best customers already recommend you to friends and family. It's Buzzing simply ensures they get compensated for those genuine recommendations.

Think of it like this: when someone loves a restaurant, they tell friends about it anyway. With our platform, that friend gets a discount and the recommender gets a thank-you reward. It's organic word-of-mouth with appreciation built in.

Most customers are thrilled to discover they can earn rewards for sharing businesses they genuinely love. We've found that over 80% of customers are excited to participate once they understand it's about rewarding authentic recommendations, not pushy sales.

B2C Businesses (Restaurants, Salons, Retail):

  • Customers share QR codes or links with friends/family
  • Rewards are typically discounts, free services, or cash
  • High-frequency, lower-value transactions with broad appeal
  • Example: "Bring a friend to our salon, you both get 20% off your next service"

B2B/Professional Services (Lawyers, Accountants, Consultants):

  • Clients refer other businesses in their network
  • Rewards are often higher-value (cash bonuses, service credits)
  • Lower-frequency, higher-value transactions with targeted referrals
  • Example: "Refer a business for our accounting services, earn $500 when they sign up"

Service-Based Businesses (Contractors, Landscapers):

  • Customers refer neighbors and community members
  • Geographic targeting with local network effects
  • Seasonal campaigns and project-based rewards

Yes, referral rewards are completely legal when structured properly. It's Buzzing ensures compliance by:

Built-in Compliance Features:

  • Automatic tax reporting for rewards over $600 (1099 generation)
  • Clear terms and conditions templates for each campaign
  • Transparent reward tracking and documentation
  • Industry-specific compliance guidelines

Legal Best Practices We Follow:

  • Rewards are for successful conversions, not just sharing links
  • Clear disclosure that participants receive compensation
  • No pyramid or multi-level marketing structures
  • Compliance with FTC endorsement guidelines

Referral marketing is used by major companies like Uber, Dropbox, and Tesla. The key is proper structure and transparency — which It's Buzzing handles automatically.

Your data security is our top priority. It's Buzzing uses enterprise-grade security measures to protect your business and customer information:

Infrastructure Security:

  • Bank-level encryption: All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 encryption (the latest standard)
  • Encrypted storage: Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256
  • Enterprise cloud hosting: Hosted on certified cloud platforms (AWS, Render) with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance
  • 24/7 monitoring: Real-time security monitoring with automated threat detection
  • Regular backups: Automated daily backups with point-in-time recovery

Access Controls:

  • Role-based access control (RBAC) - users only see data they're authorized to access
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) available for all accounts
  • Comprehensive audit logging of all system access and changes

Learn more on our Security & Compliance page.

We never see or store your credit card information. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, the world's most trusted payment processor:

Stripe Partnership:

  • PCI DSS Level 1 certified: The highest level of certification in the payments industry
  • Your card data never touches our servers: All payment details are tokenized and processed directly by Stripe
  • Advanced fraud detection: Machine learning models analyze every transaction to prevent fraud
  • Global compliance: Meets payment regulations worldwide including PSD2, SCA, and GDPR

Identity Verification:

  • Enhanced KYC (Know Your Customer) verification powered by Stripe Identity
  • Prevents fraud and ensures platform integrity
  • Verifies business owners and ambassadors

Your financial data is protected by the same security used by companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.

Your customer data belongs to you - we never sell or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

Privacy by Design:

  • Minimal data collection: We only collect the minimum data needed to provide our service
  • Business data isolation: Your customer data is completely isolated from other businesses
  • Clear data ownership: You own your data and can export or delete it at any time
  • No third-party sharing: We don't sell your data to marketers or advertisers

Compliance:

  • GDPR compliant: Full compliance with European data protection regulations
  • CCPA compliant: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance for user data rights
  • Right to deletion: Users can request data deletion at any time
  • Data portability: Export your data in standard formats

Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details.

We have comprehensive incident response procedures to protect your data and maintain service availability:

Incident Response:

  • Rapid detection: Automated alerting notifies our team immediately of anomalies
  • Fast response: < 5 minute incident response time
  • Transparent communication: We notify affected customers promptly and honestly
  • Post-incident review: Full analysis and remediation to prevent recurrence

Business Continuity:

  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Automated failover and redundancy
  • Geographic backup distribution
  • Disaster recovery procedures tested regularly

Have specific security questions? Contact our security team at security@itsbuzzing.com.

Actually, it does the opposite. Our data shows that businesses using referral programs see:

  • Higher customer retention: Customers who participate in referral programs stay 37% longer
  • Increased spending: Referring customers spend 25% more than non-referring customers
  • New customer acquisition: 92% of referrals are completely new customers, not existing ones

Referral programs actually strengthen relationships with existing customers by making them feel valued and appreciated. When customers earn rewards for sharing your business, they become more invested in your success.

Why this happens:

  • Customers feel recognized for their loyalty
  • The act of recommending deepens their commitment to your brand
  • Rewards create positive associations with your business
  • Most referrals come from customers' extended networks, not your existing base

Think of it as turning your best customers into brand advocates rather than losing them to competitors.

Referred customers are actually your highest-quality leads. Here's why:

  • Pre-qualified trust: They come with a recommendation from someone they trust
  • Higher lifetime value: Referred customers spend 16% more and stay 18% longer
  • Lower acquisition cost: No ad spend, just reward costs after conversion
  • Better fit: Your customers refer people similar to themselves

Plus, It's Buzzing tracks quality metrics so you can see which ambassadors bring the best customers and reward them accordingly. You can set qualification criteria (minimum purchase, contract length, etc.) before rewards are paid out.

Our 65% conversion rate exists because referred customers arrive with built-in trust and genuine interest — not because they clicked an ad.

Businesses can launch special campaigns tied to events (like grand openings, holidays, or local promotions). These campaigns come with custom materials, special reward rules, and trackable results.

Yes. You can run limited-time campaigns and invite ambassadors just for that event. Their rewards and links will be tied to that campaign only.

Plans start at Free (try it out), then Solo Plan at $49/month, Team Plan at $149/month, and Network+Team Plan at $1500/month. Add-on products available: BuzzLeads ($49-$199/month), BuzzReviews ($79-$149/month), BuzzMultiplier (from $49), Post Designer ($49/month), OwnerListed ($79/month). All plans include setup fees in the first month. Save 20% with annual billing on all products. View complete pricing at itsbuzzing.com/pricing.

Solo Plan ($148 first month, then $49/month): Perfect for individual agents, consultants, or small business owners. Includes 1 location, up to 3 employees, up to 3 campaigns/month, Smart Campaign Engine (basic), manual & scheduled posting, OwnerListed for 1 property, QR codes (branded), and Canva templates (editable). Save 20% with annual billing ($39.20/month billed annually).

Team Plan ($348 first month, then $149/month): For growing businesses. Includes 1 location, up to 10 employees, advanced campaign management, Smart Campaign Engine (full AI), Smart Scheduler (auto-run), OwnerListed for all properties, QR codes (auto-embedded), Canva kits (FB/IG/LinkedIn), automated reward distribution, referral tracking, and Advanced Analytics Dashboard. Save 20% with annual billing ($119.20/month billed annually).

Network+Team Plan ($1999 first month, then $1500/month): For multi-location businesses and franchises. Includes up to 10 locations, up to 100 employees, enterprise campaign management, AI-powered multi-location optimization, OwnerListed enterprise access, white-label Canva integration, multi-tier reward distribution, Complete Analytics Suite, Geographic Performance Analysis, and Advanced Forecasting. Save 20% with annual billing ($1200/month billed annually).

Choose based on your business size: Free Plan (try it out), Solo Plan ($49/month) for individual agents and consultants with 1-5 ambassadors, Team Plan ($149/month) for single-location businesses with up to 10 employees and 25 ambassadors, and Network+Team Plan ($1500/month) for multi-location businesses, franchises, or growing companies with up to 10 locations and 100 employees. All plans can be enhanced with add-on products like BuzzLeads, BuzzReviews, Post Designer, and OwnerListed based on your specific needs.

Setup fees are included in your first month payment: Solo Plan has a $99 setup fee ($148 first month, then $49/month), Team Plan has a $99 setup fee ($248 first month, then $149/month), Network+Team Plan has a $499 setup fee ($1999 first month, then $1500/month). These one-time fees cover account configuration, custom branding setup, training, and onboarding support to get you started quickly.

BuzzGrowth Bundles combine BuzzLeads and BuzzReviews at discounted rates: Growth Starter Bundle ($99/month for 100 leads + 100 reviews), Growth Pro Bundle ($149/month for 300 leads + 300 reviews), and Growth Max Bundle ($199/month for 800 leads + 300 reviews). Bundles save you 20-40% compared to purchasing each product separately. Save an additional 20% with annual billing.

Yes! Every account gets a 3-day free trial with full access—no credit card required.

You'll be prompted to choose a paid plan. If you don't, your account will pause, but your data will be saved for 30 days.

Yes. Most users are fully onboarded and sharing their first campaign in under 10 minutes.

Yes! You can integrate with Zoho, embed forms on your website, and even use WordPress plugins (coming soon).

Definitely. Stripe handles ambassador payouts and plan billing securely.

Yes. Ambassadors and businesses can share links and QR codes directly to Facebook, Instagram, and more. Auto-post tools are also available on Team+ plans.

On iPhone: Open Contacts app → Groups → All Contacts → Select multiple contacts → Share → Export as vCard → Save to Files → Upload the .vcf file in your It's Buzzing dashboard. Alternative: Visit icloud.com/contacts and export as vCard.

On Android: Open Contacts app → Menu (3 lines/dots) → Settings/Import/Export → Export to .vcf file → Choose All Contacts → Save to Downloads → Upload the .vcf file to It's Buzzing. Alternative: Use Google Contacts web app to export as CSV.

It's Buzzing supports CSV (comma-separated values), VCF (vCard), JSON, and TXT formats. Maximum file size is 16MB. The system automatically detects duplicates and formats phone numbers correctly.

Log into your It's Buzzing account and use the secure messaging system with department routing: Sales (new accounts), PR (partnerships), Tech Support (technical issues), or Feedback (suggestions). This requires login for security.

Visit itsbuzzing.com/support, email itsbuzzingtech@gmail.com, text us at (305) 697-8118, or use the secure messaging system in your dashboard for department-specific support.

Absolutely. Group and Enterprise plans come with a kickoff session, campaign strategy help, and performance reviews.

BuzzLeads is our automated lead nurturing system that turns cold leads into customers. It uses a 9-email sequence combined with SMS follow-ups, all powered by our BuzzIQ 4D Persuasion Framework (Data, Desire, Decision, Delivery). Upload your leads, and our system automatically nurtures them through a proven conversion sequence.

The sequence includes: (1) Welcome & Problem Identification, (2) Solution Introduction, (3) Social Proof & Testimonials, (4) Educational Value, (5) Urgency Builder, (6) Objection Handler, (7) Success Stories, (8) Limited-Time Offer, (9) Final Call-to-Action. All emails are BuzzIQ-optimized using BuzzIQ's 4D framework.

Starter Plan: 100 leads/month ($49). Professional Plan: 300 leads/month ($109). Pro Plan: 800 leads/month ($199, no rollover). Save 20% with annual billing on all plans. Unused leads don't roll over, but you can upgrade anytime to handle more volume.

Yes! On Professional and Unlimited plans, you can customize email content, timing, and sequencing. The Starter Plan uses proven templates optimized for your industry, which you can personalize with your business name, logo, and contact info.

BuzzIQ 4D is our BuzzIQ-powered persuasion system with 4 stages: Data (research audience pain points), Desire (build emotional connection), Decision (provide logical proof), Delivery (optimize timing and CTA placement). Every email is scored on these dimensions to maximize conversion rates.

SMS messages are sent at strategic points in the email sequence when engagement drops. For example, if a lead doesn't open email #3, they get a text reminder. SMS is proven to get 5x higher response rates than email alone. You can customize SMS timing and content.

Yes! Professional and Unlimited plans include A/B testing for subject lines, email content, send times, and CTAs. The system automatically identifies winning variations and applies them to future leads. You'll see detailed analytics comparing conversion rates.

Import via CSV, integrate with your website forms, connect your CRM (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce), or use our API. Leads are automatically added to the nurture sequence based on tags or source. Manual uploads support up to 10,000 contacts at once.

BuzzReviews is our automated review collection and reputation management system. It sends SMS review requests to your customers at the perfect time, directs them to your preferred review platforms, and helps you build a 5-star online reputation. Works with Google, Yelp, Facebook, TripAdvisor, and more.

Starter Plan: 100 review requests/month ($79). Professional Plan: 300 review requests/month ($149). Save 20% with annual billing on both plans. Supports multiple platforms including Google My Business, Yelp, Facebook, TripAdvisor, Zillow, Healthgrades, and industry-specific review sites.

We use BuzzIQ to determine the optimal time based on your industry and customer journey. For example: restaurants get requests 2 hours after visit, home services after project completion, healthcare 24 hours after appointment. You can customize timing for each service type.

BuzzReviews uses a satisfaction feedback system that is 100% compliant with Google and Yelp guidelines. After service completion, we send customers a review request email. All customers receive the SAME public review link, regardless of their response.

However, we ALSO offer an OPTIONAL private feedback channel for dissatisfied customers. If a customer indicates they had a poor experience, we provide them with BOTH options:
1. Leave a public review (same link everyone gets)
2. Share private feedback directly with you first (optional)

This gives unhappy customers a chance to voice concerns privately before going public, but we never prevent or discourage public reviews. This approach is fully compliant and helps you improve service quality while reducing negative online reviews naturally.

Yes! Professional Plan includes BuzzIQ-powered review response suggestions. BuzzIQ analyzes each review and generates personalized, professional responses that match your brand voice. You can approve, edit, or regenerate responses before posting. Saves hours each week.

BuzzMultiplier is our content repurposing powerhouse. Upload one piece of content (video, article, podcast) and get 10 variations optimized for different platforms—social posts, email campaigns, blog articles, and more. Powered by BuzzIQ, it extracts key insights and adapts your message for maximum reach.

Videos (MP4, MOV), audio (MP3, WAV), documents (PDF, DOCX), images (JPG, PNG), and URLs (YouTube, Vimeo, blog posts). Maximum file size is 500MB. BuzzIQ extracts text, transcribes audio/video, and analyzes visual content to create variations.

Most sessions complete in 2-5 minutes. Video transcription takes longer (5-10 minutes for a 30-minute video). You'll get an email notification when your content is ready. All generated variations are saved to your dashboard for editing and publishing.

Absolutely! Every piece of generated content can be edited directly in the dashboard. You can also set custom tone (professional, casual, humorous), target audience, and platform-specific formatting preferences. BuzzIQ learns from your edits to improve future generations.

BuzzMultiplier starts at $49/month with the Solo Plan. Team Plan ($149/month) includes unlimited content uploads and priority processing. Network+Team Plan ($1500/month) includes enterprise features with white-label options and multi-user access. All plans include BuzzIQ-powered content generation with no per-use fees.

BuzzMultiplier creates 10+ content variations including: social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X), email subject lines and body copy, blog article outlines, short-form video scripts, infographic text, quote graphics, carousel post series, story highlights, newsletter snippets, and podcast episode descriptions. Each variation is optimized for its specific platform and audience.

Yes! BuzzMultiplier generates email-optimized content including subject lines, preview text, body copy, and call-to-action suggestions. Upload your content source (blog post, video, podcast) and BuzzIQ will extract key points and create email-friendly versions with proper formatting, personalization tags, and engagement hooks. Perfect for newsletter creation and drip campaigns.

Church Bulletin is an automated weekly bulletin and attendance tracking system designed specifically for churches. It includes QR code check-ins for services, visitor tracking, and automated bulletin distribution.

Display your unique QR code at the church entrance. Visitors scan it with their phones and quickly check in with their name and contact info. First-time visitors are automatically flagged so your welcome team can greet them. All check-ins are tracked in your dashboard.

Yes! You can add your church logo, customize colors, include announcements, prayer requests, and weekly messages. The bulletin automatically includes attendance stats and upcoming events. Templates are mobile-friendly for easy viewing.

When someone checks in via QR code, they're asked if it's their first visit. First-time visitors are highlighted in your dashboard with a "NEW" badge, making it easy for your welcome team to follow up. You can also see visitor trends over time in your analytics.

Church Hub + Church Bulletin is $49/month and is currently in BETA. During the BETA period, it is available to church and religious organizations at no additional cost. During signup, select "Church/Religious Organization" as your business type to enable this feature during the BETA period.

Our attendance system uses a 3-layer fallback architecture to ensure zero data loss:

Layer 1: Direct Database - Primary path with instant confirmation (under 500ms)
Layer 2: Cloud Storage Backup - If database is temporarily unavailable, check-ins are stored in cloud storage and imported automatically
Layer 3: In-Memory Buffer - Last resort failsafe that prevents any data loss

This means your attendance data is safe even during internet outages or server maintenance. All check-ins are captured and reconciled automatically.

Yes! All existing QR codes continue to work exactly as before. We've upgraded the backend system for better performance and reliability without changing any URLs or check-in processes. Your printed bulletins, signage, and QR codes remain valid - no reprinting needed.

Check-ins are confirmed instantly (under 500 milliseconds). Visitors see immediate confirmation that their attendance was recorded. Welcome emails and follow-up communications are sent within 10 minutes via background processing, ensuring a fast check-in experience even during peak service times.

Yes! Church Bulletin includes automated weekly email delivery. Upload your member directory and bulletins are automatically emailed every week with PDF attachments. You can schedule delivery for specific days/times, segment by ministry groups, and track open rates. Members can also access bulletins via a secure online portal without needing email.

Absolutely! When someone checks in for the first time, they're automatically flagged as a first-time visitor with a "NEW" badge in your dashboard. The system can send automated welcome emails within minutes and create follow-up tasks for your welcome team. You can also see visitor trends over time and track conversion rates from first visit to regular attendance.

The Attendance Fast-Lane system is designed for zero data loss even during network issues. If the primary database connection fails, check-ins are automatically stored in cloud storage (AWS S3) and synced when connectivity returns. As a last resort, an in-memory buffer captures check-ins that are reconciled automatically. This 3-layer failover ensures every attendance record is preserved, even during internet outages or server maintenance.

Post Designer is our AI-powered social media content creation tool. It generates professional, branded posts for your business in seconds. Perfect for maintaining a consistent social media presence without spending hours on design. Includes Canva integration with editable templates for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Post Designer is $49/month and includes 60 AI-generated posts per month. All posts are fully customizable with your branding, logo, and colors. Save 20% with annual billing ($39.20/month billed annually). Unused posts don't roll over to the next month.

Post Designer creates optimized content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Pinterest. Each post is automatically sized and formatted for the target platform. You can also download posts in multiple formats (PNG, JPG, PDF) for print materials or other uses.

Yes! Post Designer includes a Smart Scheduler that can automatically post to your social media accounts. On the Team Plan, you get full Smart Scheduler access with auto-run capabilities. Solo Plan includes manual and scheduled posting options.

Yes! Post Designer uses Claude Haiku 4.5 AI and automatically applies your brand colors, logo, and visual style to every post. During setup, you'll upload your logo and specify your brand colors (or we'll extract them automatically from your logo). The AI-powered Post Designer DNA system learns your preferences over time to generate posts that perfectly match your brand identity. Every post includes your logo placement, brand colors, and consistent typography.

Post Designer Intelligence analyzes your business type, industry, and target audience to generate relevant content ideas. You can provide topics, keywords, or let the AI suggest trending topics for your industry. The system uses Claude Haiku 4.5 for fast, high-quality content generation and learns from your edits to improve future suggestions. You can also upload source content (blog posts, products, events) and the AI will create multiple variations optimized for each social platform.

Absolutely! Every post you create can be saved as a custom template. This is perfect for recurring content like weekly specials, event announcements, or seasonal promotions. Your saved templates are stored in your graphics library and can be reused with updated text, images, or dates. You can also download posts in multiple formats (PNG, JPG, PDF) for use in other marketing materials or print collateral.

BuzzCard is your digital business card platform. Share your contact information, social media, and referral links instantly via QR code or link. Perfect for networking events, trade shows, and everyday business interactions. No app download required for recipients.

Share your BuzzCard via QR code (someone scans it with their phone camera), direct link (send via text, email, or message), NFC tap (on supported phones), or embed it on your website. Recipients can save your contact info directly to their phone contacts with one tap.

Yes! BuzzCard is fully customizable with your logo, brand colors, photos, and custom fields. Include links to your social media, website, referral program, booking calendar, and more. Update it anytime and changes are instant - no reprinting needed.

Yes! BuzzCard tracks how many times your card is viewed, which links are clicked, and where your visitors are located. You'll see detailed analytics in your dashboard to understand which networking efforts are most effective.

OwnerListed is our property listing and real estate marketing platform. Perfect for real estate agents, property managers, and FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sellers. Create beautiful property listings with photos, virtual tours, and automated lead capture. Each listing gets a dedicated landing page with integrated referral tracking.

OwnerListed pricing varies by plan: Solo Plan includes 1 property listing, Team Plan includes all properties, and Network+Team Plan includes enterprise access for multiple agents and locations. Standalone OwnerListed is $79/month for up to 10 property listings. Save 20% with annual billing.

OwnerListed includes: professional property listing pages, photo galleries with unlimited images, virtual tour embedding, automated lead capture forms, showing request scheduling, integrated referral tracking (reward visitors who share your listing), SEO-optimized pages, branded QR codes for yard signs, and detailed analytics on views and inquiries.

Yes! OwnerListed integrates with our referral platform. Visitors to your listing can become ambassadors and share it with their network - they earn rewards when someone buys through their referral. This turns every property viewing into a potential referral source. Great for FSBO sellers and agents looking to expand their reach.

BuzzCRM is our customer relationship management system designed for referral-driven businesses. It combines traditional CRM features (contact management, deal tracking, follow-ups) with referral intelligence - see which customers are your best referrers, track referral networks, and automate ambassador rewards.

BuzzCRM automatically tracks every customer's referral activity. You'll see who referred each contact, their conversion status, rewards earned, and referral network depth. Set up automated workflows to thank referrers, send rewards, and identify your top ambassadors. All contact interactions are tracked in one unified timeline.

Yes! BuzzCRM supports imports from Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, and any CRM that exports to CSV. You can also connect your existing CRM via API to sync contacts in real-time. Import up to 10,000 contacts at once with automatic duplicate detection and field mapping.

BuzzCRM is included with Team and Network+Team plans. Solo Plan users get basic contact management. Team Plan includes full CRM features with up to 1,000 contacts. Network+Team Plan includes unlimited contacts and advanced features like custom fields, pipeline automation, and team collaboration.

Church Hub is our complete church management platform designed for modern congregations. It includes digital bulletins, attendance tracking via QR codes, visitor follow-up automation, member engagement tools, event management, volunteer coordination, and donation tracking. Built specifically for churches, ministries, and religious organizations.

Church Bulletin is a feature within Church Hub focused specifically on weekly bulletin creation and QR code check-in for attendance tracking. Church Hub is the full platform that includes bulletins PLUS member management, donation tracking, volunteer coordination, small group management, event planning, and ministry team communication tools.

Church Hub is $49/month and currently in BETA. During the BETA period, it's available to churches and religious organizations at no cost. Select "Church/Religious Organization" during signup to activate. Once out of BETA, pricing will be $49/month with discounts for annual billing and multi-campus churches.

Yes! Church Hub supports multi-campus churches with separate bulletins, attendance tracking, and event management for each location. Network+Team Plan includes up to 10 campuses with centralized reporting and cross-campus member transfers. Perfect for growing church networks and multi-site ministries.

The Ministry Engagement System is a 7-module platform designed to help church leaders track and improve member engagement. It includes: Minister Memory Mode (track member interactions), Smart Attendance Insights (attendance pattern analysis), Follow-Up Guidance (AI-driven recommendations), First-Time Visitor Automation, Prayer & Care Intelligence (prayer request management), BuzzIQ Bulletin Optimizer (content optimization), and Sunday Confidence (weekly ministry prep). This system helps ensure no member falls through the cracks and provides actionable insights for pastoral care.

Church Hub's Attendance Fast-Lane delivers sub-500 millisecond QR check-ins with zero data loss. The system uses a 3-layer failover architecture: Layer 1 sends check-ins directly to the database for instant confirmation, Layer 2 stores check-ins in cloud storage (AWS S3) if the database is temporarily unavailable, and Layer 3 uses in-memory buffering as a last resort. All check-ins are automatically reconciled, ensuring every attendance record is preserved even during network outages or server maintenance. Members simply scan the QR code, and attendance is tracked in real-time with automated visitor follow-ups.

Church Hub offers three powerful add-ons to enhance your ministry: Prayer List Sync ($5/month) - automatically sync prayer requests across bulletins, emails, and member portals with privacy controls; Help Board ($9/month) - coordinate volunteers, track service opportunities, and manage ministry teams with automated matching; Care Alerts ($9/month) - receive automated notifications for members who miss 3+ consecutive services, birthdays, anniversaries, and pastoral care needs. All add-ons integrate seamlessly with the base Church Hub platform and can be added or removed anytime.

Church Hub pricing scales with your congregation size: Base Plan ($19/month) for up to 200 members, Medium Plan ($29/month) for 201-500 members, and Large Plan ($39/month) for 501-1,000 members. All plans include digital bulletins, attendance tracking, member directory, and basic engagement tools. For congregations over 1,000 members or multi-campus churches, contact us for custom Network+Team Plan pricing with unlimited members, advanced reporting, and dedicated support.

Collab Marketplace is an AI-powered platform that connects content creators with businesses and other creators for collaboration opportunities. Using advanced matching algorithms, we help you find perfect partners based on your niche, audience, content style, and location. Features include AI-powered semantic matching, secure payment processing with escrow protection, project management tools, and a 90% payout to creators.

Creating your profile is easy:

  1. Navigate to /collab/setup from your dashboard
  2. Fill out Step 1: Basic info (name, bio, location, website)
  3. Complete Step 2: Expertise (niches, audience, content formats, collab types, pricing)
  4. Add Step 3: Social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube with follower counts)
  5. Accept Step 4: Legal agreements (terms, contractor status, content rights)

Once complete, our AI will generate a semantic profile embedding to match you with perfect collaborators! Set up your profile →

Our matching system uses pgvector (PostgreSQL vector extension) with OpenAI embeddings to create semantic profiles. We analyze your bio, niches, audience, platforms, and content style, then convert your profile into a 1536-dimension vector. We use HNSW (Hierarchical Navigable Small World) indexes for fast nearest-neighbor search and score matches based on vector similarity, audience overlap, local proximity, and niche complementarity. This means matches understand the meaning and context of your profile, not just keywords!

Creators receive 90% of the project total after fees:

  • Platform Fee: 7% of project total
  • Processing Fee: 3% (Stripe payment processing)
  • Creator Payout: 90% of project total

Example: For a $500 project, you'd receive $450 (platform fee: $35, processing fee: $15)

Note: These are among the lowest fees in the industry. Many platforms charge 15-30%!

  1. Find a match you like on the /collab/matches page
  2. Click "Request Collaboration" on their profile
  3. Fill out the form with project details, budget, and deliverables
  4. The other party receives a notification and can accept or decline
  5. Once accepted, a project record is created for management

Find collaborators →

Payment timeline:

  • Approval: Business approves your deliverables
  • Release Delay: 24-hour hold (safety period for disputes)
  • Transfer: Funds transferred to your Stripe Connect account
  • Bank Deposit: Stripe deposits to your bank (typically 2-3 business days)

Total time from approval to bank account: 3-5 business days. You'll need a Stripe Connect account to receive payments.

You are an independent contractor. This means:

  • You set your own rates and terms
  • You control how and when you work
  • You are responsible for your own taxes
  • You are not entitled to employee benefits
  • You retain rights to your content (unless work-for-hire is specified)

You'll acknowledge this when accepting the marketplace terms during profile setup.

Content ownership depends on the collaboration agreement:

  • Default: You retain copyright, business gets usage license
  • Work-for-hire: Business owns content (must be explicitly agreed)
  • Usage Rights: Specify in the collaboration request (1-year, perpetual, exclusive, etc.)

Important: Always clarify content rights before starting a project!

Businesses can discover creators in two ways:

  1. AI Matches: Navigate to /collab/matches to see AI-recommended creators based on your business profile
  2. Search & Filter: Browse all creators with filters for niche, location, audience size, pricing, etc.

Our AI analyzes your business description, industry, target audience, and values to find creators who align with your brand. Each creator profile includes portfolio samples, media kit, platform links, and follower metrics.

Collab Marketplace supports various collaboration types:

  • Shoutouts: Single post featuring your product/service
  • Content Swap: Mutual promotion between creators
  • UGC (User-Generated Content): Create content for your brand to use
  • Sponsored Series: Multi-post campaigns over time
  • Brand Ambassadorship: Long-term partnership
  • Event Coverage: Live or recorded event content

View full Collab FAQ →

BuzzStream IQ is a FREE live streaming platform that lets you create your own streaming channel and broadcast live video or audio content to your audience. Think of it like having your own TV or radio station!

  • Video & Audio: Stream live video, audio-only, or both
  • Weekly Schedules: Set up recurring weekly shows
  • Go Live Now: Instant broadcasting anytime
  • Multi-Platform: Use YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook Live
  • Program Guide: Viewers can discover your shows in our public guide
  • Follow System: Followers get notified when you go live

Perfect for churches, businesses, content creators, musicians, and anyone who wants to reach their audience through live streaming. Get started for FREE →

BuzzStream IQ is 100% FREE to use! There are no monthly fees, no streaming limits, and no hidden costs.

What's included in the free tier:

  • Unlimited live broadcasts
  • Your own branded channel page
  • Weekly recurring schedules
  • Instant "Go Live Now" broadcasting
  • QR codes for easy sharing
  • Follow/notification system
  • Listing in public Program Guide
  • Analytics and viewer tracking

We may introduce optional paid features in the future (like custom domains or advanced analytics), but the core streaming platform will always remain free.

Creating your channel takes less than 2 minutes:

  1. Sign up or log in to It's Buzzing
  2. Go to BuzzStream IQ or click "Create Channel" from your business dashboard
  3. Fill in basic info: Channel name, category (Faith, Business, Music, etc.), platform (YouTube, Twitch, Facebook)
  4. Add your stream URL (your YouTube Live URL, Twitch channel, etc.)
  5. Click Create - Done!

You'll get:

  • A custom channel URL (e.g., itsbuzzing.com/buzzstream/channels/yourchannel)
  • A QR code to share your channel
  • Access to schedule recurring shows
  • Ability to go live instantly

Create your channel now →

BuzzStream IQ supports two types of broadcasts:

📅 Scheduled Shows (Recurring Weekly)
  • Set up recurring broadcasts (e.g., "Every Sunday at 10:00 AM")
  • Shows appear in Program Guide ahead of time
  • Followers get reminder notifications
  • Great for regular programming (church services, weekly podcasts, talk shows)
  • Example: "Sunday Morning Worship" every Sunday at 10:00 AM
🔴 Go Live Now (Instant Broadcasting)
  • Start broadcasting instantly without scheduling
  • Perfect for breaking news, spontaneous content, or special events
  • Followers get instant "Now Live" notifications
  • Shows up immediately in "Live Now" section of Program Guide
  • Example: "Breaking: Special Announcement" starting right now

You can use both! Have regular scheduled shows AND go live spontaneously whenever you want.

BuzzStream IQ embeds live streams from these platforms:

  • YouTube Live: Most popular, works great for all content types
  • Twitch: Popular for gaming, music, and talk shows
  • Facebook Live: Good if your audience is primarily on Facebook

How it works:

  1. You stream to your chosen platform (YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook) using their tools
  2. Copy your stream URL (e.g., youtube.com/watch?v=abc123)
  3. Paste it into BuzzStream IQ when creating your broadcast
  4. BuzzStream IQ embeds your stream and lists it in our Program Guide

You keep full control of your stream on the original platform, and BuzzStream IQ helps you reach a wider audience through our discovery features.

The BuzzStream IQ Program Guide is a public directory where viewers can discover live shows and see what's coming up. It's like a real Program Guide!

Two sections:

  • 🔴 Live Now: Shows currently broadcasting
  • 📅 Coming Up: Scheduled shows in the next 8 hours

Filter by:

  • Category: Faith, Business, Music, Entertainment, Education, etc.
  • Location: City and state
  • Mode: Video, Audio, or Both

Features:

  • Real-time updates (new broadcasts appear instantly)
  • Click any show to watch immediately
  • Follow channels to get notified when they go live
  • See channel thumbnails and descriptions

Browse the Program Guide →

The Continuous TV Player at /buzzstream/watch is a unique feature that plays live shows back-to-back like a real TV station!

How it works:

  • When a show is live, it plays automatically
  • When that show ends, the page transitions to the next scheduled broadcast
  • If there's a gap between shows, you see a countdown timer
  • The page refreshes automatically when the next show starts
  • It's like flipping to a channel and letting it run!

Features:

  • Category Filtering: Watch only Faith shows, Business shows, Music, etc.
  • Live Badges: See what's live right now with pulsing indicators
  • Playlist Sidebar: See the next 10 shows coming up
  • Countdown Timer: Know exactly when the next show starts
  • Auto-Transition: Seamlessly moves from one show to the next

Perfect for:

  • Churches wanting a 24/7 faith channel
  • Businesses wanting to showcase multiple creators
  • Music lovers wanting continuous live music
  • Anyone who wants a "lean back" TV-like experience

Try the TV Player →

BuzzStream IQ has a built-in follow system with email and SMS notifications:

When someone follows your channel:

  • They choose notification preferences (email, SMS, or both)
  • They can unsubscribe anytime from any notification

Notifications sent:

  • 🔴 Going Live Now: Instant notification when you start broadcasting
  • ⏰ Upcoming Reminder: 30 minutes before scheduled shows
  • 📊 Broadcast Ended: Summary of viewers and engagement after your show
  • 📧 Weekly Digest: Summary of your upcoming shows for the week

Follower benefits:

  • Never miss a broadcast
  • Get reminded before shows start
  • See your followed channels on their dashboard
  • Easy one-click access to your channel

You can see your follower count on your channel dashboard and track follower growth over time.

The Digital Content Store is a platform where creators can sell digital products directly to customers with secure payments and instant delivery.

Sell these types of content:

  • Music: MP3s, FLAC files, full albums, singles
  • Audio: Podcasts, audiobooks, sound effects, voice packs
  • Video: Tutorials, courses, films, music videos
  • Documents: PDFs, ebooks, guides, workbooks
  • Courses: Bundled educational content
  • Templates: Design files, code templates, presets

How it works:

  1. Create your creator profile and get a custom storefront URL
  2. Connect your Stripe account for payments
  3. Upload your digital content to secure cloud storage
  4. Create products and set your prices
  5. Share your storefront - customers buy and download instantly

Start selling your digital content →

Pricing structure:

  • Platform Fee: We take a small percentage of each sale
  • Stripe Fees: Standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + 30¢ per transaction)
  • Storage: Cloud storage for your files included
  • No Monthly Fees: Only pay when you make sales

Example:

If you sell a $10 digital product:

  • Customer pays: $10.00
  • Stripe fee: -$0.59 (2.9% + $0.30)
  • Platform fee: [varies]
  • You receive: [amount after fees] directly to your bank

Payments go directly to your Stripe account - you have full control and can withdraw funds anytime.

Instant delivery flow:

  1. Customer purchases: Clicks "Buy Now" and completes Stripe checkout
  2. Payment confirmed: Stripe processes the payment securely
  3. Email sent instantly: Customer receives email with download link
  4. Download: Customer clicks link and downloads file immediately

Security features:

  • Download Limits: Default 5 downloads per purchase (configurable)
  • Time-Based Access: Links expire after set period (default 30 days)
  • Unique Links: Each purchase gets a unique, non-shareable link
  • Secure Storage: Files stored on Cloudflare R2 with access control

Email includes:

  • Purchase confirmation
  • Product details
  • Secure download link
  • Download instructions
  • Support contact info

Customers can re-download within the allowed timeframe if needed (great for device transfers).

Supported file types:

Music/Audio:
  • MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG
  • Perfect for songs, albums, beats, sound effects
Video:
  • MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM
  • Perfect for courses, tutorials, films
Documents:
  • PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DOC, DOCX
  • Perfect for ebooks, guides, workbooks
Design/Code:
  • PSD, AI, FIG, SKETCH, ZIP, RAR
  • Perfect for templates, source files, assets

File size limits:

  • Single file: Up to 5GB per file
  • Total storage: Varies by plan (generous limits)
  • Large files: Automatic chunked upload for reliability

Need to sell larger files or different formats? Contact support - we can often accommodate special requests.

Quick setup guide (takes 5-10 minutes):

Step 1: Creator Profile
  1. Sign up or log in to It's Buzzing
  2. Go to Digital Store and click "Become a Creator"
  3. Choose your unique storefront URL (e.g., itsbuzzing.com/store/yourname)
  4. Add profile photo, bio, and social links
Step 2: Connect Stripe
  1. Click "Connect Stripe Account"
  2. Sign up for Stripe (or connect existing account)
  3. Complete Stripe onboarding (identity verification)
  4. Payments will go directly to your bank via Stripe
Step 3: Upload Content
  1. Go to "Upload Content" section
  2. Drag and drop your files or click to browse
  3. Files are securely stored in cloud storage
  4. You can organize files into folders
Step 4: Create Products
  1. Click "Create Product"
  2. Add title, description, and pricing
  3. Select which uploaded files are included
  4. Add preview images/samples
  5. Publish and share!

Start your creator setup →

BuzzIQ is our AI-powered assistant that helps you create professional marketing content instantly.

What BuzzIQ can do:

  • Social Media Posts: Generate engaging posts for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
  • Email Campaigns: Write professional email copy
  • Ad Copy: Create compelling ads for Google, Facebook, etc.
  • Blog Content: Draft blog posts and articles
  • Video Scripts: Write scripts for video content
  • Product Descriptions: Craft compelling product copy

How it works:

  1. Tell BuzzIQ what you need (e.g., "Write a Facebook post about our new service")
  2. Provide context (your business info, target audience, tone)
  3. Get AI-generated content in seconds
  4. Edit, refine, and use immediately

BuzzIQ is available throughout the It's Buzzing platform - look for the ✨ Ask BuzzIQ buttons!

BuzzIQ AI is included with your It's Buzzing subscription:

  • Free Trial: Limited BuzzIQ requests during trial period
  • Solo Plan: 50 AI requests per month
  • Team Plan: 200 AI requests per month
  • Network Plan: Unlimited AI requests

Need more requests? You can purchase additional AI credits at any time, or upgrade to a higher plan.

Church Hub includes specialized AI features powered by BuzzIQ:

Ministry Engagement Dashboard:
  • Weekly Reflection: AI analyzes attendance trends and provides pastoral insights
  • Follow-Up Recommendations: Smart suggestions for member care
  • First-Time Visitor Insights: Track and engage new visitors
  • Prayer Intelligence: Summarize and categorize prayer requests
Bulletin Generation:
  • AI-powered sermon summaries
  • Announcements formatting
  • Prayer list organization
Lesson Canvas:
  • AI-generated lesson outlines
  • Scripture study guides
  • Discussion questions

These features are designed specifically for church ministry and use theologically-aware AI prompts.