{"id":16991,"date":"2023-11-20T15:19:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T18:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bybrand.io\/blog\/?p=16991"},"modified":"2024-07-17T11:26:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:26:54","slug":"remove-hubspot-signature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bybrand.io\/blog\/remove-hubspot-signature\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove “Create Your Own Free Signature” from HubSpot in your emails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to create a free email signature? Then you might have used HubSpot\u2019s email signature tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, it\u2019s easy to use and can look good, but the signatures it generates include an unprofessional \u201cCreate your own free signature<\/em>\u201d link. This is no good if you want your email signature to serve the purpose of enhancing your brand and professional identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See this real example of an email received from SE Ranking<\/strong>, an SEO analysis software. Clearly, this unprofessional signature was created with HubSpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The good news is that you can remove this link and text. Even better, you can use other free email signature options to help you create more professional signatures<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll explore all this and more in the guide below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing the \u201cCreate Your Own Free Signature<\/em>\u201d from HubSpot email signatures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Removing the \u201cCreate Your Own Free Signature<\/em>\u201d link from your HubSpot email signature<\/a> is essential for maintaining a professional and consistent branding image for your emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s why it doesn\u2019t look good and how to remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it doesn\u2019t look good<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your email signature plays a major role in communicating your brand and professional image. By using a free email signature like HubSpot\u2019s, you could actually harm each new email you send out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Unprofessional appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Including a link that promotes a \u201cCreate Your Own Free Signature<\/em>\u201d in your email signature can make your emails appear less professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may give the impression that you are using a free or generic service for your email signatures, which can undermine your credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does it look \u201ccheap\u201d, but it also indicates that you haven\u2019t invested the time or effort into creating a more professional email signature. Even though it\u2019s a small detail, it can impact your professional image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Branding inconsistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Email signatures are a reflection of your brand identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you include a link to a free signature service, it disrupts the consistency of your branding. It\u2019s important to maintain control over your branding elements to ensure that they align with your company\u2019s image and values. So, there shouldn\u2019t be any branding and icons for another company in your email signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Marketing emails from HubSpot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HubSpot typically collects your email address when you use their free email signatures solutions. If you sign up for a free signature, you can expect to receive marketing emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By including their link in your email signature, you inadvertently promote their services and provide free advertising. It may also encourage others to click on the link, potentially exposing them to marketing emails from HubSpot, which could be considered intrusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to remove the \u201cCreate Your Own Free Signature<\/em>\u201d text manually<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To remove the \u201cCreate Your Own Free Signature\u201d link from your HubSpot email signature, you\u2019ll need to edit your email signature settings within HubSpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in to your email account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Navigate to Email Settings<\/strong>. Depending on your version, the location of the email signature settings may vary. In most cases, you can find it under Settings<\/strong> or Preferences<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Edit the email signature. Locate the email signature you want to edit and click on it to make changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Remove the link. In the email signature editor, locate the section that contains the \u201cCreate your own free signature<\/em>\u201d link. Delete the link and any text associated with it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. After removing the link, save your changes to update your email signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Test the signature before implementing the change to people outside your organization. Send a test email to ensure that the link is no longer present in your email signature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The best HubSpot email signature alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Luckily, there are many great options for creating email signatures that don\u2019t involve using HubSpot\u2019s free generator. If you\u2019re interested in a more professional email signature, then here are some of the best options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Bybrand \u2013 paid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bybrand is a user-friendly email signature management platform that offers a powerful signature generator. You can use it for all email platforms, like Outlook or Gmail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By using Bybrand, you can create customized and professional email signatures without including unwanted promotional links. This includes highly customizable HTML signatures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All you need to do is select an email signature template that you like, update it with your business details and branding, and then implement it as an HTML signature. This lets you add clickable links to the signature, which can play a big role in promoting your business and generating engagement from your signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example of a professional email signature without a referral link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Professional<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Most importantly, these signatures are completely professional and unique to your brand. Additionally, the software offers other creation methods such as Create from scratch<\/a>, and Convert text to HTML signature<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Free LinkedIn-based signature generator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bybrand also offers a LinkedIn-based email signature<\/a> tool that creates professional-looking signatures based on your LinkedIn profile. Not only do these signatures look great, but they are easy to set up and ensure accuracy and up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Video:<\/strong> Creating and pasting LinkedIn-based HTML signature in Gmail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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