How to Set Up Your HubSpot Blog

Every blog entry you publish is a new opportunity to rank on Google for your desired keywords, and drive organic search traffic to your site. So, the sooner you get your HubSpot blog set up, the better.

Here's what's covered in this how-to article: click below to jump to the section you want:

• Watch the How-to Video
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Your Next Step

Watch the How-to Video

Follow These Steps to Set Up Your HubSpot Blog

• In your HubSpot account, click the settings icon in the main navigation bar.
• In the left sidebar menu, click the Website dropdown.
• Click Blog. 
• Click Create a new blog
  • Go through the included prompts to build your blog,
  • Give your blog a title
  • Assign a subdirectory (example: /blog)
  • Write a meta description (1-2 sentences describing your blog)
• Click Create blog once you’ve finalized your blog settings

After you’ve taken these steps to set up your blog, HubSpot will automatically create a subscription to your blog, including a subscriber lead stage, email opt-ins, and will automatically apply your existing design template or theme inside of HubSpot. 

Your Next Step

Now that you’ve set up your blog on HubSpot, the next step in setting up your HubSpot portal is to connect your social media accounts. Click here to learn how to connect your Social Media account to HubSpot.