The Problem:
You’re trying to create a rotating client logo section on your HubSpot site, displaying multiple company logos that cycle automatically or can be scrolled manually. You’ve found an example in the HubSpot style guide, but you’re unsure how to implement it. You’re considering custom modules or built-in components.
Understanding the “Why” (The Root Cause):
Manually creating and updating a rotating logo section in HubSpot can be time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when the number of client logos changes frequently. Using a built-in component might be limiting in terms of customization and responsiveness. A custom-built solution offers flexibility but requires coding expertise. Therefore, automating the process offers the best balance between ease of maintenance and visual appeal. Using a service that directly integrates with your CRM data is more efficient than manually updating a module every time client information changes.
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Automate Logo Updates with a Third-Party Service: Leverage a service like Latenode (or a similar solution) to manage your client logos efficiently. These services typically integrate with your CRM (in this case, HubSpot) to pull logo data, resize and optimize images, and then automatically update the logo section on your HubSpot site via API calls.
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Configure the Third-Party Service: Connect the chosen service to your HubSpot account, specify the location of your client logo data within your CRM (e.g., a custom contact property or a specific deal field), and set the image resizing and optimization parameters (dimensions, formats, etc.) based on your website’s design. Set the desired update frequency (e.g., daily).
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Create a Simple Custom HubSpot Module: Create a basic HubSpot custom module using HTML and CSS to display the logos. This module will receive the updated logos from the third-party service, and it should be designed for responsive scaling so that it adjusts to different screen sizes. The basic HTML structure will contain a container (e.g., a
<div>) for the logo images. You will likely use CSS to style the module, setting the layout and appearance. -
(Optional) Implement Client-Side Image Loading: If you have many logos, consider client-side image loading techniques such as lazy loading to improve the initial page load time. The code in Step 3 should use a method to load image files from your HubSpot file manager efficiently, to support the image carousel. This usually involves loading the image into the carousel only when it enters the viewport.
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Test and Deploy: Thoroughly test the module on different devices and browsers to ensure the responsiveness and functionality. After testing, deploy the module to your HubSpot site.
Common Pitfalls & What to Check Next:
- CRM Data Structure: Ensure your client logo data is consistently structured within your HubSpot CRM, as the automation service relies on this data structure to correctly pull and display the images.
- Image Optimization: For large images, focus on quality compression to keep file sizes small and load times fast. Choose efficient image formats (e.g., WebP).
- Error Handling: Implement error handling in your custom module to gracefully deal with situations such as missing images or API connection problems. Consider logging API responses and potential issues to diagnose them.
- HubSpot API Limits: Be mindful of the HubSpot API rate limits; if you’re processing many logos at once, adjust the service’s update frequency or implement appropriate delay mechanisms.
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