FAQ

HB Connection is an information search site that specializes in the presentation of information regarding all businesses and professionals connected to the U.S. health and cosmetic care industries. As an interactive web engine, HB Connection benefits both health and cosmetic care providers and those who need the latest and best health and cosmetic care information. Our information is based on our listings of unique web profiles for each member provider. In order that users may search these member profiles, we offer relevant search capabilities by type of business, by zip code, by distance, by language, by gender, by appointment times, by insurance accepted and much more.

Users will be able to find member profiles in a number of ways. Search variables include distance of professional or business from the user, the name of your business, the type of business, your business' specialty, the language spoken, its hours of operation, and more. Users will simply click on the appropriate category in which your business falls, or enter the applicable search variable, and your business name will present.

The number of specials you may post at any given time is currently unlimited. The norm is usually three or four, but the number of promotions you wish to offer is up to you. Keep in mind, however, that the more specials you post the more encouraged a user will be to browse and to access them.

You may post a special or offer as frequently as you wish. The more promotions you offer users, the most incentive users will have to avail themselves of your service or purchase the goods you sell. The more transactions that are successfully completed, the better your ranking will be on our site. Vendors with higher ratings are more likely to be patronized.

Yes. You are under no contractual obligation to maintain your membership/service. Nevertheless, no money will be refunded for the paid period. It is our hope, however, that your relationship with HB Connection will be a positive and rewarding one, and that you will wish to retain your membership.

Not at this time. We are in the process of offering blog capabilities for all of our members and users.

No. We do not allow self-rating. Only users may rate one of our member providers.

Our member partners benefit from several site features that are included as part of your membership package. It varies depending on membership level. Courtesy Listing subscribers may list unlimited number of services only in one category and publish a "contact us" feature. Through an information content system, you'll be able to enter, change and delete your information as you see fit. For Premium Membership subscribers, HB Connection offers to upload up to 8 number of photos, upload 1 video, post any specials or incentives they wish to extend to users, and publish a "contact us" feature, business logo, text profile and link to website. Your profile can be listed in up to ten categories with an option to upgrade. All Preferred members' profiles appear ahead or on top of the Courtesy Listings membership. For an additional fee, as a Premium member, you can have Top of the List Placement and a Display Enhancement option (your logo [image or photo] with your slogan will appear on search result page), which will set you apart in the tops of the Premium members' listing. Other options are a personal domain name—for instance, www.drjohnsmith.com—that brings users directly to your member profile. So, instead of long way of bringing your customers to your web corner at hbconnection.com, you can simply advertise your custom domain name on your business card or other promotional material. Our member partners benefit from several site features that are included as part of your membership package. It varies depending on membership level. Standard Membership subscribers may upload up to 6 photos and 1 video, list unlimited number of services only in one category, post any specials or incentives they wish to extend to users, and publish a "contact us" feature. As a Standard membership subscriber you will also be able to list key information about you or your place of business, such as any awards that have been earned, education, financial terms and more. Through an information content system, you'll be able to enter, change and delete your information as you see fit. For Premium Membership subscribers, HB Connection offers to upload unlimited number of photos, upload up to 6 videos with an option to upgrade, post any specials or incentives they wish to extend to users, and publish a "contact us" feature and banner ads. Your profile can be listed in up to ten categories with an option to upgrade. All Premium members' profiles appear on top of the ones with Standard membership. For an additional fee, as a Premium member, you can have Top of the List Placement and a Display Enhancement option (your logo [image or photo] with your slogan will appear on search result page), which will set you apart in the tops of the Premium members' listing. Other options are a personal domain name—for instance, www.drjohnsmith.com—that brings users directly to your member profile. So, instead of long way of bringing your customers to your web corner at hbconnection.com, you can simply advertise your custom domain name on your business card or other promotional material.

Ratings increase your popularity among our user database. It is more likely a user will want to know about member providers with a higher rating than those who have a lower rating. Posting specials is one way that will encourage users to patronize your business or service. Users who use your business or avail themselves of your good or services, in turn, translate to the member's rating. The greater your rating the greater your business will be valued by users

They can do both! We list the address and telephone number of each of our members in their listings. Users may use that information to contact you directly. However, any specials that appear on our website must be accessed by the user through our website. In this way you will know that the site is working for both you and for the user.