case study

RockFit Migrates from Glofox + Hibu to Zipper's All-in-One Platform

How consolidating from Glofox gym management and Hibu website services to Zipper's unified platform streamlined operations and enhanced business growth.

Tarryn L
Owner, RockFit Fitness Center
"Zipper has been very responsive and helpful after moving off of Glofox for gym management and Hibu for websites. They rapidly address any issues and improve their product. The marketing tools makes social media so easy and website editing is straightforward. Everything is intuitive and easy to learn. They continue to surprise me with upgrades to the product that make running a business seamless. Highly recommend them!"

Introduction

RockFit is a 24/7 fitness facility located in Rockford Michigan.

Industry
Gym
Company
RockFit Migrates from Glofox + Hibu to Zipper's All-in-One Platform
Services
  • Complete platform migration from Glofox to Zipper
  • Website transition from Hibu to Zipper's integrated solution
  • Social media management tool implementation
  • Unified business management system setup

Problem

Fragmented System Management

Juggling Multiple Disconnected Platforms: RockFit was managing their business across two separate systems that made it difficult for the owners, Tarryn and Jordan, to efficiently manage the business.

Glofox for Gym Management:

  • Limited customization options for specific business needs
  • Inadequate customer support responsiveness
  • Restricted marketing and social media capabilities
  • Complex workflows for routine gym operations

Hibu for Website Services:

  • Separate platform requiring additional login and management
  • Limited integration with gym management system
  • Restricted editing capabilities and design flexibility
  • No connection between website leads and gym operations

Operational Inefficiencies

Multi-Platform Challenges:

  • Data Silos: Customer information scattered across Glofox and Hibu
  • Workflow Disruption: Constant switching between platforms disrupting daily operations
  • Communication Gaps: Leads from website not seamlessly flowing to gym management
  • Marketing Limitations: Social media management requiring separate tools and processes
  • Support Issues: Dealing with multiple vendors for technical support and improvements

Growth Limitations

Barriers to Business Expansion:

  • Difficult website editing process limiting marketing agility
  • Complex social media management hampering online presence
  • Lack of integrated analytics for comprehensive business insights
  • Time-consuming administrative processes reducing focus on member experience

Solution

Seamless Migration to Zipper's Unified Platform

Complete System Consolidation: Zipper eliminated the complexity of managing multiple platforms by replacing both Glofox and Hibu with one comprehensive solution:

What Was Replaced:

  • Glofox gym management → Zipper's integrated fitness management system
  • Hibu website services → Zipper's built-in website builder and hosting
  • Separate social media tools → Zipper's automated marketing suite
  • Multiple vendor relationships → Single platform with responsive support

Migration Process:

  • Complete Data Transfer: Seamless migration of member data, schedules, and payment history from Glofox
  • Website Redesign: Professional website creation replacing Hibu's solution
  • Marketing Integration: Setup of automated social media tools and campaigns
  • Staff Training: Comprehensive onboarding on unified platform workflows
  • Support Transition: Single point of contact for all technical needs

Key Platform Improvements

Intuitive Business Management:

  • Single dashboard for all gym operations
  • Easy-to-learn interface reducing training time
  • Streamlined member management and billing
  • Integrated reporting and analytics

Enhanced Marketing Capabilities:

  • Automated social media content creation and scheduling
  • Straightforward website editing tools
  • Lead capture and management system
  • Professional marketing materials and campaigns

Superior Support Experience:

  • Rapid response times for issue resolution
  • Continuous product improvements and upgrades
  • Proactive feature development based on user feedback
  • Single vendor relationship simplifying business operations

Result

Operational Excellence & Business Growth

Streamlined Operations

Unified Platform Benefits:

  • Single System Management: All operations managed from one intuitive platform
  • Improved Efficiency: Eliminated time spent switching between Glofox and Hibu
  • Simplified Workflows: Easy-to-learn interface reducing operational complexity
  • Enhanced Productivity: Focus shifted from managing systems to serving members

Marketing Transformation

Social Media & Website Success:

  • Effortless Social Media: Marketing tools making content creation and posting "so easy"
  • Website Flexibility: Straightforward editing capabilities enabling quick updates
  • Professional Online Presence: Integrated website and social media reflecting gym quality
  • Marketing Automation: Reduced manual work while maintaining consistent online presence

Superior Support Experience

Responsive Partnership:

  • Rapid Issue Resolution: Quick response times addressing any technical challenges
  • Continuous Improvement: Regular product upgrades enhancing business operations
  • Proactive Development: Surprise features that anticipate business needs
  • Seamless Business Operations: Platform evolution supporting growth without disruption

Business Growth Enablement

Enhanced Capabilities:

  • Integrated Analytics: Comprehensive insights from unified data
  • Improved Member Experience: Streamlined processes from website to gym floor
  • Marketing Efficiency: Automated tools freeing time for member engagement
  • Scalable Operations: Platform growing with business needs

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Reduction in software costs
100%
Improvement in support
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