The Buzz Dictionary

The language behind every Hive.

A simple, plain-language guide to the words we use — written for families first.

01

BuzzBot

The trusted place where families discover trusted community information and communities share it.

Example
One home for schools, PTOs, teams, libraries and neighborhoods.
02

Hive

A trusted community inside BuzzBot.

Example
SchoolPTOSports TeamLibraryCampNeighborhood
03

Official Hive

A Hive managed directly by the organization.

Example
Families know they are viewing trusted information from the official source.
04

Pollinator

A Pollinator is an early supporter helping BuzzBot grow from one community to the next. Pollinators help shape new features, test early ideas, provide feedback and introduce BuzzBot to new communities. They aren't simply beta testers — they're founding members helping build a better way for families and organizations to stay connected.

Example
A parent in Holmdel joins the Pollinators, votes on upcoming features, tests new ideas and helps bring BuzzBot to neighboring communities.
05

Hive Code

An invitation that connects a family to a specific Hive.

Example
One code. One tap. Instantly part of the community.
06

Your Hives

The collection of communities you've chosen to follow.

Example
Your child's school, their soccer team, your library — all in one place.
07

The Buzz

Everything happening across your communities.

Example
AnnouncementsEventsResourcesRemindersUpdates
08

Today's Buzz

Your personalized daily summary.

Example
The one place to check each morning before school drop-off.
09

Honey

The valuable insights created when BuzzBot organizes information from many trusted sources into one simple experience.

Example
Less noise. More clarity. That's Honey.
10

Queen Bee

The administrator of an Official Hive.

Example
Primarily an admin-facing role — the person keeping the Hive humming.