Question: You need to display data externally. Which HubSpot data representation tool should you use?
- Custom properties
- HubDB
- Timeline events
- UI extensions
Explanation
HubDB is the HubSpot data representation tool designed to display structured data externally, such as on websites or landing pages. It allows businesses to manage tables of data that can be dynamically rendered for visitors. Using HubDB ensures that updates to the data are reflected in real time without manual changes to the site. HubSpot recommends HubDB for organized, publicly viewable data sets.
Why the other options are incorrect
Custom properties store data on individual records but are not designed for external display.
Timeline events log interactions and activities, not structured data for external use.
UI extensions display external system data within HubSpot, not on external sites.
Source for verification
https://knowledge.hubspot.com/cos-general/hubdb-tables
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