Website Building and SEO Setup

Practical guide for website/LP building, domain setup, and SEO optimization with HubSpot CMS Hub

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Website Building with CMS Hub

With HubSpot CMS Hub Professional, you can build professional websites without specialized development skills.

Website & LP Building Basics

Available Page Types

Site pages
PurposeCompany info, service descriptions
FeaturesFixed site pages
Landing pages
PurposeCampaigns, resource downloads
FeaturesConversion-focused
Blog posts
PurposeNews, content publishing
FeaturesSEO and listing support

Page Creation Flow

From Creation to Publishing
① Select template

Choose a template/theme suited to your purpose. Latest themes like Elevate available

② Edit content

Place text, images, and videos with drag & drop editor

③ Set SEO & meta info

Configure title, description, OG tags

④ Preview & publish

Confirm in preview, then publish or schedule

Drag & Drop Editor

Main Editing Features

Marketing team members can intuitively edit pages.

  • Module placement: Drag to place text, images, videos, buttons, forms
  • Style adjustment: Click to change margins, colors, font sizes
  • Responsive support: Preview toggle for desktop/tablet/mobile
  • Real-time preview: See results while editing

Creating Page Variations

Create multiple variations from a single page.

  • A/B testing: Create 2 page patterns and compare effectiveness
  • Multi-language versions: Manage language-specific pages with same structure
  • Campaign-specific: Show different LPs based on traffic source

Domain and SSL Setup

Connecting Custom Domain

CMS Hub Professional lets you publish your site on your own domain.

Root domain
DetailsPublishing on example.com
Subdomain
Detailswww.example.com, blog.example.com, etc.
ccTLD support
DetailsCountry domains like example.co.jp supported

SSL/HTTPS Support

  • Standard auto-applied: SSL certificate applied at no extra cost
  • No configuration needed: HTTPS automatically enabled after domain connection
  • Security monitoring: 24/7 monitoring by HubSpot team

SEO Features

Per-Page SEO Settings

Configure these SEO items for each page.

Basic Settings

  • Page title: Title shown in search results
  • Meta description: Description in search results
  • URL (slug): Page URL path

OG Tag Settings

  • OG title: Title when shared on social media
  • OG image: Image when shared on social media
  • OG description: Description when shared on social media

SEO Recommendations

Real-time SEO improvement suggestions display in the page editor.

Title length
ContentCheck for appropriate character count
Meta description
ContentCheck presence and length
Image alt attributes
ContentAlt text configuration status
Heading structure
ContentH1-H6 usage
Internal links
ContentPresence of links to related pages

Topic Cluster Feature

Structure your SEO strategy with "pillar pages" and "subtopics."

Topic Cluster Structure
Pillar Page (Core Content)

Comprehensive long-form page covering the theme

Subtopic Article

Deep dive into theme details

Subtopic Article

Explain from different angle

Subtopic Article

Practical examples, case studies

Links from subtopic articles to pillar pages are automatically managed, enhancing SEO effectiveness.

Forms for Lead Generation

Embedding Forms

Embed HubSpot forms in LPs and site pages to capture leads.

  • Drag to place: Position form module on page
  • Customize: Adjust fields, button text, design
  • Auto CRM sync: Submitted data instantly registered as contacts

Form Types

Contact form
PurposeGeneral inquiry reception
Resource download
PurposeWhitepaper, catalog requests
Newsletter signup
PurposeEmail subscription
Webinar registration
PurposeEvent/seminar participation

Page Management and Operations

Drafts and Scheduled Publishing

  • Draft save: Save work in progress for later editing
  • Scheduled publishing: Auto-publish at specific date/time
  • Version history: Ability to revert to past edits

Managing Multiple Pages

Manage the following from the page list:

  • Publication status (published, draft, scheduled)
  • Last updated date
  • Performance (views, conversions)
  • Author

Summary

HubSpot CMS Hub Professional provides these website building and SEO features:

  • Intuitive page creation: Drag & drop, no expertise required
  • Domain & SSL: Custom domain and HTTPS standard support
  • Comprehensive SEO: Per-page settings and real-time recommendations
  • Lead generation paths: Form embedding and CRM integration
  • Efficient operations: Drafts, scheduled publishing, version management

An environment where marketing team members can independently manage site operations.

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