What is Buzzuka?
Our goal at Buzzuka is simple – to help people, companies and groups quickly and easily create, share and promote their powerful 30-second elevator pitch.
Does Buzzuka cost anything?
The Buzzuka® Pitch Studio™ is free for members to use. The only thing it costs you is a little time and some brain power.
What is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a 30-second short story that tells a big story about you and helps you sell an idea. If written correctly, it is so crystal clear that it has the power to "power" all of your communications. Elevator pitches are necessary because, "If you can't say it, you can't sell it."
What is the Buzzuka® Pitch Studio™?
Based on proven communications methods, the Buzzuka Pitch Studio is a smart message shortener that guides you through a thoughtful, step by step elevator pitch creation process. It helps you summon up the essential elements you need and then refine your work until it's "pitch perfect."
What is the Buzzuka® Print Studio™?
Once you create your elevator pitch, you can instantly transform it into cool promotional items in the Buzzuka Print Studio. The Print Studio automatically displays your pitch on a variety of high quality custom-branded promotional items from T-Shirts to mouse pads to mugs!
Does Buzzuka have an elevator pitch?
Glad you asked...We love to share our pitch! Straight from the Buzzuka Pitch Studio...
What if you always knew the right thing to say whenever and wherever you needed it?
For people, companies and groups everywhere struggling to find ways to break through the clutter and tell their story or sell an idea, Buzzuka is the web-based “discovery” tool that helps them quickly and easily create, share and promote their powerful 30-second pitch. Our patent pending process helps members build their buzz, expand their sphere of influence and feel more empowered to accomplish great things. At Buzzuka, we have seen the positive results when people and groups can effectively create, share and promote their unique story. To create your own pitch, visit the Buzzuka™ Pitch Studio™.
Why do I need Buzzuka?
Looking for a job? Looking for new customers? Building your fan-base? No matter what you're seeking, you need Buzzuka! Everyday, we all face situations where we need to influence people. Who doesn't wish they always had the right thing to say ready to go, right when they need it? These days, we’re pitching more than ever. Elevator pitches are indispensible tools for businesses and individuals everywhere who need a pitch for every niche. A powerful pitch can help you land a job, sign up a new customer or attract new members to your cause. At Buzzuka, we believe that the shortest distance between you and success is a good "sales" pitch! Now, you can have a prepared, practiced and powerful message at the ready for any situation… whether you’re looking for a new job or a new relationship. A solid pitch promotes clarity and understanding, builds confidence and enhances your chances of getting what you want.
Why do people sometimes call it an "elevator pitch"?
A good pitch has the power to grab a target audience’s attention in the time it takes for the average elevator ride - about 30 seconds! But boiling all your ideas down to a single powerful message that sticks in mind of your prospect is hard to do. When you’re telling your story, it’s tempting to put everything in but the kitchen sink! But the truth is that “less is more” and what’s really needed is a short story that captivates your audience quickly. A great 30-second pitch can help captivate your audience and sell your ideas. But, until now, there’s been no smart message shortener...that is, until Buzzuka. Thanks to Buzzuka, now there’s a place for people, groups and companies to create their pitch in minutes and share it with the world in seconds.
Do you have a list of Buzzuka lingo?
Pitch: 30-second short story that tells a big story about you.
Elevator Pitch: A good pitch should capture your audience in the time it takes for the average elevator ride.
Pitch-er: Buzzuka member
Pitch Studio™: Place to go to create your 30-second pitch. Just click create a pitch and you're there.
Pitch Portfolio™: Place on your MyBuzzuka page where your posted pitches are on display.
Person, Place or Thing: To recieve the most tailored context-specific help in the Pitch Studio, Pitch-ers select a pitch type before creating a new pitch."
Pitches in Progress: Place on your MyBuzzuka page where your unposted draft pitches are visible only to you. Next, you can complete and post them.
Pitch Party: Buzzuka event where you can go and learn more about pitch-making.
MyBuzzuka: Your personal Buzzuka page, with its own unique URL that includes your Profile, Pitch Portfolio and Pitches in Progress.
Bee You™: The Buzzuka tagline reminds us to be ourselves through better pitching. Our BeeYou logo helps tell the story too.
Buzzuka micro-blog: A pitch that helps you quickly share a snapshot opinion, idea or review about a hot topic like your favorite restaurant or book.
Buzzuka Community: Members of Buzzuka working together to create, share and give feedback on pitches.
Do you have some quick tips to help me get started?
Why does the pitch creation process start with selecting a pitch type: Person, Place or Thing?
Buzzuka lets you create and share a pitch on any topic under the sun. Since we're all about simplicity, we divided the world, like the simple children's game, into three easy categories. This helps us optimize the content in the Buzzuka™ Pitch Studio™ just for you and also helps others find your pitch more easily in Search. If you're not sure about the category to select (i.e., if you're writing a pitch about a beloved pet), choose the one that feels the best. You will still be able to create a great pitch. For instance, if your family dog is like a member of the family, you might want his/her pitch to be a "People" type.
What if I need help with my pitch?
Here's some easy ways to get help depending of what you need:
How do I post my pitch?
When you're ready to share your pitch with the world, simply post it to your Pitch Portfolio where others can find you through the Buzzuka search engine or the world wide web. Buzzuka also makes it easy to share with your favorite social networks including Facebook and Twitter when during Step 3 (Time to Tweak) of the pitch creation process.
How does Buzzuka make pitches better?
Let's face it. Pitches often lack clarity, focus and excitement. Yet, that’s just what you need most sell your skills, products, services and ideas. In only minutes, the Buzzuka Pitch Studio coaches you through three easy steps that summon the seven key elements of a powerful pitch from you and onto your screen. Buzzuka takes aimless ideas and gives them direction...disorganized ideas into a clear, focused and exciting pitch that really packs a punch. Here's what we mean...
How many pitches do I need?
Just as no two snowflakes are alike, no two pitches should be either. A good pitch should be different from everyone else’s. Also, it’s important to have different pitches ready for different situations since these days, everyone is multi-faceted and because you never know when opportunity will knock.
What is the Buzzuka Pitch Portfolio™
Your Pitch Portfolio is the place where you get to show off all your pitches...from your signature personal pitch to pitches about your company, your hobbies & interests -- in other words, all your favorite things!
How do I use my pitch?
Since each element of your Buzzuka pitch has a unique purpose, there are several different ways you can use your pitch every day. Click here to learn (link to 5 Ways to use your pitch document in Buzzuka 101 section)
How does Buzzuka work?
With Buzzuka, you can always be ready with a great pitch to convey the right message at the right time to the right audience. Simply buzz into the Buzzuka® Pitch Studio™ and Buzzuka take it from there. Buzzuka’s patent pending automated system simplifies the pitch-creation process. Users are taken through a set of simple proven prompts to coax out a simple and powerful 30-second sales pitch about any topic under the sun. Each individual element of the Buzzuka Pitch contributes to the overall effect. Some aspects focus on the facts of your story (i.e. problem, solution, benefit, etc.) and some on the emotion/passion of the story (both for the audience and for the communicator or “Pitch-er”).
What makes Buzzuka unique?
Buzzuka’s patent pending process combines powerful pitch architecture with proven communications techniques, and the technologies of the Internet and artificial intelligence. Buzzuka leverages the notion of “parsing” or breaking down complex things into their simplest components for easy understanding. In addition, only Buzzuka offers an on-line community of members focused on pitch power.
What's the best way to share my pitch?
Buzzuka features a lively community of like-minded people who create pitches and share feedback about yours. Preview your pitch with your Buzzuka connections or post it in your Pitch Portfolio to tap into the buzz-power of the entire Buzzuka community. In addition, Buzzuka also makes it easy to share your content on your favorite social networks or blogs where your message can spred virally on sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter.
What's the difference between the Browse and Search functions?
Click "Browse" on the Navigation Bar to find pitches based on subjects it was tagged with by the author/pitch-er. Click "Search" and "Advanced Search" to locate pitch-ers, members and pitch topics by date, pitch type (Person, Place or Thing), etc.
How do I manage my connections?
Click the "Connections" button on the main Navigation Bar to view your connections and requests to connect. There are several ways to find new people and groups to connect with. You can click the "Invite" button to invite people to join Buzzuka through their email addresses. You can click "Search" on the main Nav Bar to find Buzzuka members you would like to connect with. When you find a profile or pitch of interest, click on the "Connect" link in the Pitch-er's (member) profile. They will receive an email invitation to connect. When they accept, you will both receive an email congratulating you on the new connection. You can also click the "Browse" button to find people, groups and pitches by their tags.
How can I share my profile with others?
From your MyBuzzuka page, your Profile and Pitch Portfolio are in view. At the bottom of Profile, click on the “share” link and you can click which connections you want to share with. To find more, visit the Search page to find possible like-minded connections.
Do you post pitches in English only?
At this time, we only post pitches on the site in English. We hope to have language translation capability in the future.
How can I share my pitch with others?
From your MyBuzzuka page, on the thumbnail of the pitch you would like to share, click either the title of the pitch or click “View.” At the bottom of the “Pitch View” page, you can click which connections you want to share with. To find more, click on the “Search” button on the blue Navigation Bar page to find possible like-minded connections.
Do I need to back up my pitches?
Like any valuable data, it is a good idea to back up your pitches. You can copy and paste completed pitches from “Pitch View” or from completed sections in the Pitch Studio.
How do I remove a connection?
Under "Connections", you an remove a connection by simply clicking "remove" next to their name. When you remove a Connection, the person or account will not receive an email regarding this change. It will just occur.
How do I delete a pitch?
Simpy click “delete” on the Pitch Thumbnail in your “Pitch Porfolio” or “My Pitches in Progress” areas.
How do I delete an account?
To delete a Buzzuka account, simply send an email request to accounts@buzzuka.com and we can assist you.
What if I lose my password?
Simpy click the "Lost Password?" prompt at the bottom of the "Login" screen and you will be able to re-set your password.
Once I post a pitch to my Pitch Portfolio™ on my My Buzzuka page, can I ever unpost it?
Yes, you can unpost it anytime by simply clicking “unpost.”
Can I change the order of how my pitches appear in my Pitch Portfolio?
In your Pitch Portfolio, simply "unpost" a pitch and click "post" and it will be moved to the first position in the Portfolio. Watch the video.
Are my pitches Private or Public?
Pitches are for your eyes only until you post them on Buzzuka or share them with your Connections or post them on your social networks. Then, everyone can benefit from your ideas.
Why should I create and share my pitches on Buzzuka?
We always welcome your questions and feedback at support@buzzuka.com.
