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HubSpot CMS Hub Pricing and Features in 2024

How much does the HubSpot CMS Hub cost?

CMS Hub is available in four editions: Free, Starter, Professional and Enterprise. The HubSpot Content Management System (CMS) pricing for CMS Hub Free is $0/month, Starter is $25/month, Professional is $400/month and CMS Hub Enterprise is $1200/month.

On March 5, 2024, HubSpot is rolling out an updated, seats-based pricing model to all hub products and editions. CMS Hub Professional will be $400/month and includes 3 Core Seats. Additional Professional Core Seats are $50/month per seat. CMS Hub Enterprise will be $1,200/month and includes 5 Core Seats. Additional Enterprise Core Seats are $75/month per seat.

The HubSpot CMS can also be purchased with any edition of the Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, or Service Hub.

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Hubspot AI Examples, Features, Pricing 2024

At INBOUND 2023, HubSpot announced the launch of HubSpot AI, its portfolio of AI-powered features for marketing, sales, and service teams, as well as the relaunch of Sales Hub, the sales solution for modern sales teams. 

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Hubspot's ChatSpot AI-CoPilot Tool Examples, Features, Pricing 2024

It’s been said our fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) began in 1939 as we watched a tin man skip his way down a yellow brick road. Since then, generations of scientists have pursued the vision of AI, creating bigger, better, and “smarter” machines. In an age dominated by technology, we’re never surprised to learn about a system or program that’s more powerful. The news that does have people talking is the advent of technology that makes programs more personal.

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI introduced the ChatGPT chatbot, a natural language model designed to interact with users in a dialogue format that OpenAI says “makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer follow-up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests.” ChatGPT intrigued and excited HubSpot founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah as it represented a bridge to what he referred to as ChatUX, the ability to put a natural chat interface on software. This vision inspired him and the HubSpot team to create ChatSpot, an app Shah called “a ChatGPT-powered A.I. tool that helps you grow better.”

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Salesforce Einstein vs Microsoft Copilot vs HubSpot ChatSpot vs Adobe Sensei - Smart CRM AI Comparison 2024

Introduction

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has become one of the fastest-growing tech products ever, with over 1 million users in the first five days and over 100 million by the end of January. It’s no surprise that the revolutionary AI chatbot has fueled a flood of new products utilizing the generative language model to simplify, streamline, and supercharge their CRM platforms.

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Video Marketing for Manufacturing Businesses (2023)

With an increasing number of businesses promoting their products in video format, video marketing is exploding worldwide. Due to its ability to promote products and services, increase website traffic and engagement, and build relationships with viewers, there’s no wonder why video marketing has become an essential tool brands use to market themselves.

Read on to discover the best ways to promote your manufacturing business using video marketing and why it matters in today’s digital age.

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Wisconsin Manufacturing Companies on Tik Tok (2024 Examples)

When you think of TikTok, you’ll probably envision viral dances and challenges. While this is true, TikTok has the power to do so much more and provides a unique opportunity for businesses to interact with their viewers. With over 1.7 billion monthly users on the app, the potential to reach vast audiences and promote your business is endless.

But is there room for the manufacturing industry on the video-scrolling platform? Absolutely! But you may be wondering where to start. Look no further because this article will give you tips and tricks on how to gain traction on your videos and have your brand seen on TikTok.

Continue reading to see real examples of Wisconsin-based manufacturing companies TikToks and how to use the app’s algorithm to your advantage.

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Building A LinkedIn Strategy for Lead Generation and Business Success: Interview with Wayne Breitbarth

We are so excited to have Wayne Breitbarth back to Experience Inbound to lead us in his workshop, How to Use LinkedIn for Lead Generation and Business Success!

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Wisconsin’s Premier Marketing and Sales Conference Returns in 2022!

After in-person events and conferences were put on hold for over two years, Experience Inbound is coming back in full force and will be better than ever!

Do you know about today’s most effective marketing and sales strategies and tactics?
Do you want to learn the best data-driven strategies that can help grow your business?
Maybe you want to better understand how social media platforms like LinkedIn can generate sales….

This year’s Experience Inbound event will answer all these questions and more!

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Avoma vs Gong vs Chorus Conversation Intelligence (Features and Pricing 2024)



Over the last couple of years, sales has rapidly evolved to require the integration of technology to support revenue teams. There's a greater need for solutions that could help boost the sales team's performance. Specifically, businesses need digital marketing tools that give them a leg over the competition and drive higher sales. These business tools potentially improve human performance as it pertains to obtaining more information with every customer interaction. Conversation intelligence software is such a tool. It enables businesses to monitor 100% of their communications, thus providing the chance to identify improvement points. Backed by artificial intelligence (AI), this tool should help revenue-generating teams in marketing, sales, and e-Commerce create a better buying experience, drive more leads, and closely monitor current deals.

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HubSpot’s B2B Online Payment Processing: Features, FAQs, & Pricing 2024

The new HubSpot payments solution aims to improve the buying experience of customers. HubSpot B2B Commerce is an end-to-end payment processing solution that promises to give buyers a more delightful and connected user experience.

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