SmartBug Media

APRIL 6, 2021

Understanding the intersection of reporting and sales can be difficult. With so many questions, processes, use cases, and users, it can feel overwhelming to even determine the best place to start. Questions Before HubSpot Implementation. Here are three questions that will help create your HubSpot reporting and sales roadmap: 1.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will bring sales professionals a host of new challenges and trends to consider, and it could be tricky to adapt. Of course, reps will need to add certain strategies into their repertoires, but "adapting" doesn't stop there. Remaining mindful of these inevitably ineffective sales tactics will only help your case in 2021.

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SmartBug Media

APRIL 14, 2023

To achieve that longevity, you'll need your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to work together as one. Revenue operations (RevOps) can make this process much more manageable. We’ll then show you how HubSpot's Operations Hub helps with your RevOps process and removes duplicate records. What Is RevOps?

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Welcome to our blog series, where we highlight some of the latest updates from HubSpot! As an agency specializing in full service digital marketing, we understand the importance of staying on top of the latest tools and features to help our clients reach their marketing and sales goals.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 5, 2024

It’s been pretty exciting to see the creativity that people all over the world are bringing to AI to improve their processes, create new services, and make being in business more fun and profitable. I’ve been in contact with sales experts about how AI has helped them.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2024

Still, there's no denying that the rise of self-service has challenged sales professionals to redefine their value proposition. Consumers are seeking expertise, personalized advice, and deep product knowledge that they can't just Google — and salespeople can fill those gaps. Self-service is also synonymous with convenience.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 6, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of using API integrations in HubSpot, common use cases, considerations for integrating APIs with HubSpot, and best practices for successful integration. With API integrations, you can connect HubSpot with other software platforms to improve data accuracy and efficiency.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Google Analytics (GA) offers solutions to these multi-pronged questions around social media analytics. Read on to find out how Google Analytics for social media helps with stronger reporting. Why use Google Analytics for social media measurement? It’s critical to track how well your brand awareness campaigns are running.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 27, 2022

Whether you are new to HubSpot or an evangelist like me, chances are you are constantly seeking ways to optimize and extract more value from your HubSpot investment. Managing your tech stack can feel like a full-time job. How Can a HubSpot Integration Improve Results? Let’s dive in. Need some inspiration?

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Optinmonster

JULY 26, 2021

Do you want to integrate customer relationship management (CRM) apps with HubSpot to improve your workflow and increase sales? HubSpot offers powerful and seamless integrations to popular marketing, sales, and lead generation tools. Best HubSpot CRM Integrations. Ready to get started? OptinMonster.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 10, 2023

Image Source Key Takeaways: Decision intelligence tools process data to give you predictive analysis and solid recommendations. Simply put, decision intelligence is a system that processes your available data and gives you recommendations for a course of action. Another example is inventory management software.

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Valasys

APRIL 19, 2023

Still, with changing times and evolving market trends, knowing what sales-qualified leads tactics will work best can be challenging. To stay ahead in 2023, you must know the best sales-qualified leads tactics to ensure that your SQLs are high quality and more likely to convert.

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SmartBug Media

JULY 6, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of using API integrations in HubSpot, common use cases, considerations for integrating APIs with HubSpot, and best practices for successful integration. With API integrations, you can connect HubSpot with other software platforms to improve data accuracy and efficiency.

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SmartBug Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Workflows are my favorite part of HubSpot, and new HubSpot workflow features are like Christmas morning for me!* Today, I’m excited to outline eight updates to the workflow functionality in HubSpot that have been made over the last few months. Now HubSpot has doubled that limit to 1,000—yay! New Limits for Workflows.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Great sales reps make it look easy, but superior performance usually indicates a salesperson has taken the time to hone their skills and is constantly iterating to better help their prospects. Whether you’re a first-time rep or looking to get back to the basics, these tips are the essential pillars of successful selling.

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Hubspot

JULY 7, 2023

As technology advances and becomes more accessible, businesses are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their sales processes. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way sales teams operate, giving them valuable insights and predictive analytics to drive more revenue. Are sales teams investing in AI?

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Rev

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Need help building the perfect sales tech stack so you can easily hit your revenue targets? There are hundreds of options for sales tools, and it can be tough to know which ones are the best fit for your team. We’ll also share recommendations on 10 of the best sales tools that you can use to streamline your sales processes.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 14, 2020

Some have experienced a slow down in sales while others, unfortunately, had to close down. . Here are just some of the ways B2B sales will change as a result of this pandemic. Let them know that your website is live and operational and that they don’t need to visit your physical store to get their orders processed.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Marketing and sales teams rely heavily on one another to drive business. After all, it’s the marketing department that generates leads, and the sales team that converts those leads to paying customers. It’s not intuitive, then, that these two functions often exist in silos, each having their own systems and processes.

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ATAK Interactive

JANUARY 17, 2020

“The hurt caused to companies (of any size) by the technology silos between marketing and sales departments will force a fundamental relook at how they deploy these technologies. If you believe the gap between Sales and Marketing functions in the B2B space is going to continue to close in the 2020s, look no further than the technology.

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Contently

OCTOBER 19, 2018

” That question was lobbed at me—politely—by Contently’s senior sales director when I sat in on his departmental training. In his defense, I had been tucked in the corner of the conference room while he doled out advice to our newest sales development representatives (SDRs), scribbling ominously in my notepad.

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Sage Marketing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When seeking a marketing automation tool that seamlessly integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot emerges as a top choice. But how can you ensure HubSpot and Salesforce work together effectively? So, in comes HubSpot. When a Salesforce opportunity is won, the contact’s lifecycle stage in HubSpot is set to ‘Customer.’

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2021

Exceptional sales reps — the ones who are prepared to both dedicate and deliver — don't grow on trees. They're tough to find, and in many cases, it's hard to distinguish them from reps who might wind up exhausting your time and resources — only to fizzle out and leave before making an impact. They lack self-awareness.

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ATAK Interactive

JANUARY 17, 2020

“The hurt caused to companies (of any size) by the technology silos between marketing and sales departments will force a fundamental relook at how they deploy these technologies. If you believe the gap between Sales and Marketing functions in the B2B space is going to continue to close in the 2020s, look no further than the technology.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

billion search queries on Google everyday , paid Google search -- where you pay Google to advertise your content on SERPs for relevant keywords -- is one of the most popular and effective types of online advertising. Read on to learn the eight-step process we use to optimize Google Advertising costs. With over 3.5

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

When Brian Halligan (HubSpot’s CEO) started talking about retiring the funnel and adopting the flywheel as the model to think about our business, I was not very happy. See, I love the funnel. So no disrespect to Brian, but “retire the funnel”? It’s been my trusted sidekick for years. Yeah right. Friction kills flywheels.

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The Marketing Blender

MARCH 22, 2024

Understanding B2B Digital Marketing Strategies Unlike B2C marketing, which focuses on reaching individual consumers who can often make an immediate decision, B2B marketing typically involves multiple decision makers, longer sales cycles, and higher price points. Understand their needs, pain points, and decision-making processes.

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SmartBug Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Whether you are just getting started with HubSpot (as your first CRM platform), or you’re migrating from your current marketing automation platform into HubSpot, there are four defined phases that will help you run a smooth setup. Keep in mind that HubSpot does not provide SSL certificates for domains that exceed 64 characters.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2018

Best Sales Podcasts. Sales Gravy. Linking Into Sales Podcast. The Sales Evangelist. Bowery Capital Startup Sales Podcast. Get in the Door: Sales Prospecting Strategies & Tactics. The Sales Babble Podcast. Sales Pipeline Radio. Make It Happen Mondays -- B2B Sales with John Barrows.

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SmartBug Media

OCTOBER 5, 2020

HubSpot, as a top marketing and sales software service, has some of the most complete attribution reporting features out there (you must be a HubSpot Marketing Professional or Enterprise to access HubSpot attribution reporting features). To all HubSpot users, this blog is for you. Stage 1: Crawling.

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Hubspot

APRIL 15, 2024

Thoughtfully calculated, well-executed prospecting is central to virtually every successful sales engagement. It sets a tone — giving you the momentum and perspective you need to lock in on viable sales opportunities and ensure the rest of your sales process goes as smoothly as possible.

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Lake One

MAY 12, 2022

Welcome to the first two stages of the inbound marketing funnel – you’re not alone in this journey. That’s the goal – not just to get sales and increase profits, but to build a meaningful relationship. Discover more about the inbound marketing and the funnel experience below.

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ClickZ

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Inbound marketing platform HubSpot announced Wednesday a partnership with marketing data engine Supermetrics that lets users – for the first time – automatically acquire and integrate data from multiple HubSpot portals or accounts. Plug-and-play templates.

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SalesIntel

MAY 13, 2024

This scenario is all too common in B2B sales, where complex solutions and lengthy buying cycles can lead to frustrating interactions. The truth is, B2B sales doesn’t have to be a slog. A report by CSO Insights noted that 74% of B2B sales to new customers take at least four months to close, with 46% taking seven months or more.

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Biznology

JUNE 6, 2018

The solution, of course, is marketing automation linked to your customer relationship management (CRM) software. Marketing automation combined with CRM is a real benefit to sales organizations. Here’s why: Your sales conversations are more familiar and personal when your inbound sales team can reference notes of previous interactions.

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Televerde

DECEMBER 1, 2020

They open Google and search the internet for solutions. Buyers who find your site through Google are spread across all stages of the sales funnel – and most are nowhere near converting into a customer. The right SEO strategy meets visitors where they’re at in the sales funnel.

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Contently

JANUARY 11, 2023

While Google was the first to make the announcement and the slowest to implement this change, it’s important to consider how it will affect your marketing campaigns. Make sure your tools coordinate for the benefit of your lead funnel. Your sales team will thank you, I promise.

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