When people think of HubSpot, they often associate it solely with customer relationship management (CRM). While it's true that HubSpot offers a powerful CRM tool, that’s just scratching the surface.
HubSpot has evolved into a robust all-in-one platform that offers a suite of tools to help businesses manage and optimize their marketing efforts. For those focusing on marketing without needing HubSpot’s CRM, there’s still a world of functionality to unlock.
The assumption that HubSpot is just a CRM is widespread. However, HubSpot's origins lie in inbound marketing, and its marketing tools remain some of the best in the business.
Its CRM offering was introduced later, leading some businesses to assume it's a CRM-first platform. But for companies whose focus is on marketing, HubSpot is packed with features that go far beyond managing customer data.
From email marketing to social media scheduling, HubSpot has tools to simplify and enhance marketing strategies. Some of the key marketing tools HubSpot offers include:
Email Marketing Automation: Schedule, personalize, and optimize email campaigns with ease. You can use HubSpot’s drag-and-drop editor to create beautiful email templates or A/B test campaigns to increase conversions.
Social Media Management: Schedule posts, track engagement, and analyze performance across platforms, all from one dashboard.
SEO Tools: Optimize your website and content for search engines with on-page SEO recommendations, keyword tracking, and content strategy tools.
Content Creation & Management: The integrated blog and landing page tools make it easy to publish optimized, lead-generating content while tracking performance metrics.
Lead Generation & Nurturing: HubSpot's lead tracking and nurturing tools allow you to capture leads, segment your audience, and create automated workflows to send personalized content to the right people at the right time.
Analytics and Reporting: Robust reporting features help you track every part of your marketing funnel, giving you insight into what’s working and where to adjust your efforts.
At LeadG2, we often work with companies that primarily use HubSpot for marketing. We understand how to help businesses maximize the platform without relying on its CRM functionalities. Here’s how we approach working with marketing-only clients:
Customizing the Platform for Marketing Focus: HubSpot offers a highly customizable experience. We help clients set up their marketing dashboards, automate campaigns, and focus on the tools to drive the most value for their goals.
Maximizing Marketing Automation: We guide companies in leveraging HubSpot’s automation tools—such as workflows, email sequences, and lead scoring—allowing them to efficiently nurture leads and convert them into loyal customers.
Content Strategy Integration: Whether it’s through blogs, landing pages, or social media, we help marketing teams use HubSpot’s content tools to support their overall strategy, enhancing inbound traffic and engagement.
Data-Driven Marketing: With HubSpot’s analytics, we work with clients to interpret the data and make informed decisions about their marketing strategies, ensuring continuous optimization and ROI improvements.
HubSpot is far more than just a CRM. For marketing-focused businesses, it offers a treasure trove of tools that can elevate their marketing strategies to new heights.
Whether you’re looking to automate your processes, create compelling content, or gain better insights into your audience, HubSpot can support your goals—and we’re here to help you maximize its potential.