Using HubDB to Power Dynamic Pages in HubSpot

Using HubDB to Power Dynamic Pages in HubSpot

Harnessing HubDB for Creating Dynamic Pages in HubSpot

If you’ve ever wanted to manage dozens of similar pages without manually updating each one — or if you’re tired of copying and pasting repeating content — HubDB is your solution.

HubDB is HubSpot's dynamic content management tool that lets you:

  • Create tables of structured content (like a spreadsheet)
  • Build pages that automatically update when the data changes
  • Filter and display information dynamically based on URL parameters, categories, or tags

Whether you're managing a team directory, product catalog, events list, or service location pages — HubDB lets you build it once and scale infinitely.

In this guide, you'll learn:

  • What HubDB is and how it works
  • Use cases for marketing and development teams
  • How to build a dynamic page using HubDB
  • Best practices for scalability and SEO

What Is HubDB?

HubDB is a database-like feature inside HubSpot CMS that stores rows of structured data — similar to an Excel sheet or a Google Sheet.

Each row represents a record (e.g., a team member, product, case study), and each column holds specific data (e.g., name, photo, link, description, tags).

You can then connect this data to a dynamic template and generate pages or page sections that update automatically when the table changes.

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Common Use Cases for HubDB

Use Case What It Powers
Team Directory Dynamic bios with images, roles, and links
Product Listings Pages that pull from pricing, features, tags
Case Study Library Filter by industry, client size, or results
Event Calendar List of upcoming events with dates & locations
Location Pages City/state-based pages for SEO & relevance
Pricing Tables Plans and tiers editable in one place
FAQ Database Centralized, taggable content for Help Centers

 

How Dynamic Pages Work in HubSpot with HubDB

Dynamic pages use a HubDB-powered template where:

  • One template generates multiple URL paths (e.g., /team/jane-doe, /team/john-smith)
  • The content of each page is pulled from the table row assigned to it

You can add filtering logic and display content using HubL, HubSpot’s templating language.

Example:

  • Table = "Team Members"
  • URL pattern = /team/{name}
  • Data automatically renders based on URL and table match

One template = hundreds of dynamically generated pages — all manageable from a single table.

 

Step-by-Step: How to Set Up HubDB Dynamic Pages

Step 1: Create a HubDB Table

  1. In HubSpot, go to Marketing > Files and Templates > HubDB
  2. Click “Create Table”
  3. Define your columns (text, rich text, image, URL, dropdown, number, boolean, etc.)
  4. Enable "Use for dynamic pages"
  5. Choose the column that will generate the dynamic URL slug (e.g., team-member name)

Add tags or filters if you plan to let users filter content later (like by category or location).

Step 2: Design a Dynamic Template

  1. Go to Marketing > Files and Templates > Design Tools
  2. Create a new page template
  3. Use HubL (HubSpot Markup Language) to:
    • Query HubDB rows
    • Output variables dynamically
    • Use conditionals and filters for personalization

You can also apply CSS classes and JavaScript for interactivity.

Step 3: Configure Dynamic Page Settings

In the HubDB table settings, define:

  • The dynamic URL structure (e.g., /case-studies/{row-name})
  • The HubSpot template it should use
  • Meta title/description (optional via table columns)

Once configured, HubSpot will automatically:

  • Generate a unique page for each row
  • Insert the appropriate content into the template

Step 4: Configure Dynamic Page Settings


 set teamMember = hubdb_table_rows(12345) 
 for member in teamMember 
   <h2></h2>
   <img src="">
   <p></p>
 endfor 

SEO Benefits of HubDB-Powered Pages

When done right, dynamic pages can be SEO goldmines — especially for long-tail keywords and localized targeting.

SEO Best Practices:

  • Use a clean URL structure (/services/web-design, not /services?id=123)
  • Customize meta titles/descriptions using table columns
  • Include internal links to other dynamic pages
  • Submit the sitemap for dynamic pages to Google via HubSpot CMS
  • Use content blocks (like testimonials or case studies) that vary by row

HubDB lets you scale SEO without duplicate content — every page is indexable and uniquely valuable.

Advanced HubDB Tips

  • Use filters (hubdb_table_rows(table_id, "column", "value")) for conditional outputs
  • Connect multiple tables together for nested data relationships
  • Use date filters for event expiration or upcoming-only listings
  • Manage table edits in bulk using HubSpot’s API or CSV import
  • Lock rows or tables with user permissions

Final Thoughts

HubDB is one of the most underused but powerful tools in the HubSpot ecosystem.

It lets you:

  • Create scalable, editable content libraries
  • Reduce repetitive page building
  • Enable marketers to update data without developers
  • Improve site SEO and UX with data-driven, dynamic layouts

If your website is becoming hard to maintain — or your team wants to scale smarter — HubDB might be your answer.

Call to Action

Want help building dynamic pages with HubDB?

We help teams:

  • Structure HubDB tables for growth and SEO
  • Design dynamic templates that scale
  • Train marketers to manage content without dev support

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