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.
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
- In HubSpot, go to Marketing > Files and Templates > HubDB
- Click “Create Table”
- Define your columns (text, rich text, image, URL, dropdown, number, boolean, etc.)
- Enable "Use for dynamic pages"
- 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
- Go to Marketing > Files and Templates > Design Tools
- Create a new page template
- 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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