Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to use the API to get essential company information by providing a business email address using HubSpot, with an example workflow for CRM Data Enrichment:

Step 1: Set up HubSpot
If you haven’t already, sign up for a HubSpot account at https://www.hubspot.com and create a new account or log in to your existing one.

Step 2: Access the HubSpot API documentation
Navigate to the HubSpot API documentation at https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/api/overview. Familiarize yourself with the API endpoints and authentication methods available for accessing company information.

Step 3: Generate API credentials
In HubSpot, go to the “Settings” menu and select “Integrations” or “API Keys.” Generate the necessary API credentials (e.g., API key or OAuth tokens) to authenticate your API requests.

Step 4: Create a workflow for CRM Data Enrichment
In HubSpot, navigate to the “Workflows” section and create a new workflow for CRM Data Enrichment. Set the trigger for the workflow based on the event that should initiate the data enrichment process, such as a new contact being added to the CRM.

Step 5: Add an action to the workflow
Within the workflow, add an action step that will make the API request to retrieve essential company information. This can be done using HubSpot’s “HTTP Request” or “Webhooks” action.

Step 6: Configure the API request action
In the action settings, set the HTTP method to “POST” and enter the API endpoint URL as XXX@rapidapi.com. Configure any necessary headers or authentication parameters as specified by the API documentation. Use the provided business email address as a parameter in the request body.

Step 7: Extract relevant data
After making the API request, you will receive a response containing the essential company information. Use HubSpot’s built-in tools or custom code to extract the relevant data from the API response, such as company name, industry, or location.

Step 8: Update CRM records
Once you have extracted the desired company information, use the available HubSpot actions or workflows to update the relevant CRM records with the enriched data. For example, you can update custom fields or properties with the extracted information.

Step 9: Test and activate the workflow
Test the workflow by triggering the initial event that activates the CRM Data Enrichment workflow. Verify that the API request is made, the company information is extracted, and the CRM records are updated correctly. Once you’re satisfied with the testing, activate the workflow to run it automatically on the specified trigger events.

That’s it! You have successfully set up a workflow in HubSpot for CRM Data Enrichment, where the API is used to retrieve essential company information by providing a business email address. HubSpot will automate the process of enriching CRM data with valuable company details, helping you maintain accurate and up-to-date records.