Data Deduplication and Formatting: The HubXpert Guide

If you are using a CRM, chances are you got yourself into a duplicate or a formatting issue from time to time. If you want to make informed decisions and achieve success, in today's data-driven world, you simply have to ensure that your data stays high-quality. And duplicate data and wrongful formatting is simply a massive issue that you can not ignore.
In this blog, we are going to take a look at why duplicates and formatting issues happen, and how we can stop duplicates from happening.
Why Duplicate or Misformatting Happens

Manual Data Entry Errors
Lack of a Primary Key
Data Quality Issues
Lack of Data Checkup
Data Migration Errors
Data corruption
Introduction
Data Formatting

Use consistent formats for dates, times, numbers, and text.
Use clear and understandable labels for data fields.
Make sure that data is entered accurately and without errors.
Make sure that all required data fields are filled in.
Data Formatter

Data Formatter is a free app developed by the HubXpert team. This app simplifies data handling in HubSpot by providing custom workflow actions to format data efficiently.
You can convert text to numbers, numbers to text, round to whole numbers, and perform arithmetic operations with our app, right from your HubSpot Workflows!
If you want to try out Data Formatter, Install Now!
Smart Phone Number Formatter

Smart Phone Number Formatter is another app created by us to focus on clean and formatted phone numbers. This app not only formats phone numbers but also provides detailed reports on common misformatting scenarios, which can help you with creating reports and lead scoring, and a lot more!
If you want to try out Phone Number Formatter for free, Install Now!
Data Deduplication

Manual data deduplication

Manual data deduplication means exactly that, manually reviewing your data to identify and remove duplicate records. This method is time-consuming and error-prone, especially for large datasets.
Automated deduplication tools
Private Apps
Data Management

A good data management is necessary for preventing duplication and misformatting issues. Here are some points you can establish in your organisation:
If you can establish these techniques, you can achieve even higher levels of data quality and extract maximum value from your data.
Data deduplication and formatting are essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of your data.
Partner with HubXpert today to ensure that your CRM system is optimized for performance and that your data is clean, consistent, and reliable. Our experts have the experience and expertise to help you achieve your data quality goals and extract maximum value from your data.
If you are looking to improve the quality and integrity of your data, contact HubXpert today. Our experts can help you identify, address data quality issues and optimise your HubSpot!
Senior RevOps Strategist at Hubxpert

Fazle Rabbi
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