New to HubSpot? You're in for a treat! While HubSpot is a robust platform on its own, you can supercharge its capabilities by choosing from over 1,500 integrations. Yeah, that’s pretty overwhelming, but here’s a starter pack for you.
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Slack – Communication Simplified
What It Does: Slack is a real-time messaging app that boosts internal communication.
Why integrate? Integrating HubSpot with Slack means that you and your team can stay on top of tasks and new leads etc. without checking your emails every 5 minutes.
Pros:
- Instant Updates: Get notified immediately about important leads or customer actions.
- Team Talk: Share HubSpot data effortlessly with your team.
Cons:
- Notification Flood: May require configuration to avoid being overwhelmed by notifications.
- Learning Required: Takes some time to get accustomed to.
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Google Analytics – Your Data Dashboard
What It Does: Google Analytics helps you track website activity and user behaviour.
Why integrate? If you integrate Google Analytics, HubSpot lets you see an easy to use dashboard to give you day to day actionable insights.
Pros:
- Comprehensive Metrics: Deep insights into user engagement.
- Tailor-Made Reports: Customisable data views.
Cons:
- GA4, the new version of Google Analytics is not liked by many
- Setup Time: If you’ve not already got GA setup, the Initial configuration of Google Analytics can be a chore
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Mailchimp – Email Like a Pro
What It Does: Mailchimp is an email marketing platform that helps you manage campaigns.
Why integrate? Many people start their business with MailChimp, it’s easy and can even help with branding and social media. Plus, it’s owned by Intuit, so it's becoming more closely connected to QuickBooks. That’s said HubSpot’s own email marketing tools are pretty powerful if you’re happy to migrate.
Pros:
- Automated Campaigns: Trigger personalised emails based on HubSpot events.
- Precise Targeting: Segment your audience for better results.
Cons:
- Costly: Can quickly get expensive for small businesses.
- Limited Customisation: Might not satisfy all your creative needs.
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Zapier – Automate All The Things
What It Does: Zapier connects different apps together, allowing automated workflows.
Why Integrate? It could be that you want to link different apps to HubSpot that don’t currently have a direct integration or you want
Pros:
- Sky's the Limit: Connect HubSpot to virtually any other app.
- Time-Saver: Automate manual tasks.
Cons:
- Some experience required: It can be a bit complex to set up and get right.
- Premium pricing: Advanced functionalities can come at a cost.
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LinkedIn Ads – Target The Pros
What It Does: LinkedIn Ads lets you run advertising campaigns on LinkedIn.
Why Integrate? You can combine HubSpot and LinkedIn data to get bigger and more accurate audiences.
Pros:
- Quality audience: Target industry professionals.
- Inside view: Keep track of everything within HubSpot.
Cons:
- Costly clicks: High CPC rates.
- Niche targeting: Not suitable for all businesses.
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Shopify – For the eCommerce Enthusiasts
What It Does: Shopify is an eCommerce platform that integrates seamlessly with HubSpot.
Why integrate? Keeping all your customer data and marketing in one place can be super powerful. HubSpot was quite weak with eCommerce until very recently, but now HubSpot has upped its game and now offers its own eCommerce tools.
Pros:
- Sales Sync: Your online store data, right in HubSpot.
- Audience Data: Gain insights into customer buying behaviour.
Cons:
- Price Tag: The cost can add up.
- Complexity: A bit overwhelming for eCommerce rookies.
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SurveyMonkey – Know Your Audience
What It Does: SurveyMonkey allows you to create and distribute surveys.
Why Integrate? What good is data if you don’t use it effectively? Having data in HubSpot means you can work smarter, not harder.
Pros:
- Feedback Loop: Surveys feed directly into HubSpot.
- Tailored Interactions: Use data for more personalised engagements.
Cons:
- Limited Free Tier: Basic features may fall short.
- Learning Curve: Takes a little time to master.
And there it is—the beginner’s guide to HubSpot integrations. Time to give your HubSpot platform a power boost. What's your next move?
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