--- title: INBOUND 2021 Highlights by SmartBug for future SmartBugs description: "Official recap of INBOUND 2021 by SmartBug, our top highlights from this year's conference around hot topics like: SEO, Email Marketing, RevOps, Customer Success, Sales, HubSpot Academy Sessions." image: https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hubfs/INBOUND%202021/inbound%202021.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-21-highlights-by-smartbug#main-content) [![SmartBug](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hubfs/SmartBug_2023/smartbug-logo-black.svg) ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/) Share this: [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-21-highlights-by-smartbug&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-21-highlights-by-smartbug&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-21-highlights-by-smartbug&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-21-highlights-by-smartbug&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) Inbound 2021 Recap # You know what, there? You look like the PERFECT fit for the SmartBug team. We happen to have 20+ open positions… [Scroll down to find out more.](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-21-highlights-by-smartbug#form) ![HubSpot elite badge on Inbound lawn](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/INBOUND%202021/inbound%202021%20lawn%20on%20d%20elite%20partner%20(2).png?width=420&height=541&name=inbound%202021%20lawn%20on%20d%20elite%20partner%20(2).png) ![](https://play.vidyard.com/FPtH5QN6ncZRkepgwbtw7u.jpg) ## We’re growing, so we’re hiring! ### Join our Award-winning team of wicked-smart marketers, creatives, and developers in a completely remote work environment. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA, short- and long-term disability, PTO, and paid company holidays, not to mention the freedom and flexibility of a remote work environment. As if we could top all of that, you’ll also get to attend the one and only SmartBugapalooza—our fun and action-packed annual conference. ![Great Place to Work badge](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018/Awards/gptw_cert_badge_jul_2018_rgb_color.png?width=2500&height=4259&name=gptw_cert_badge_jul_2018_rgb_color.png) We’re now officially certified as a Great Place to Work®. Woot! ## Current Openings ## Our INBOUND Recap Blog Series is Back! Having 130+ marketers taking notes and key takeaways from each session can’t go to waste! Every year we take our team’s notes and sessions highlights and compile them in blogs around INBOUND’S core topics: Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, RevOps & HubSpot Academy. - [Top Learnings from INBOUND 2021 on All Things Marketing SEO](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/seo-learnings-inbound-2021) - [Top Learnings from INBOUND 2021 on All Things Marketing Email](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/email-marketing-learnings-inbound) - [Top Learnings from INBOUND 2021 on All Things Sales](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/sales-learnings-inbound-2021) - [A Crash Course on RevOps from INBOUND 2021](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/revops-learnings-inbound-2021) - [Trends & Insights Around Customer Success from INBOUND 2021](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/customer-success-learnings-inbound-2021) - [HubSpot Academy Tips & Hacks from INBOUND 2021 ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog/hubspot-academy-learnings-inbound-2021) ### Wonder what it’s like to work at SmartBug? We Were Remote Before Remote Was Cool 1 Blog ### A Day in the Life of Working at a Remote Agency [Maui Edition] This blog is the first of a new series, aimed to capture a glimpse at the life of a few of our SmartBugs and what working remotely really looks like. We make an effort to have IRL (in real life) meetups. From Philly to Maui, and everywhere in between, you’ll find SmartBugs working remotely! [![Live vicariously through this SmartBug's week in Maui.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/142915/3a12eecf-2622-4f5f-997e-1a6de8c884d4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/142915/3a12eecf-2622-4f5f-997e-1a6de8c884d4) ![Hannah and Brittany](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/INBOUND%202021/hannah%20shain%20brittany%20maui%20(1).png?width=300&height=388&name=hannah%20shain%20brittany%20maui%20(1).png) 2 Video ### What Remote Life Means to Ale Melara "I don't feel like I'm going to work every day; I feel like I'm living my life and work is a part of it. That's my favorite thing about working at SmartBug." [![Hear from Ale.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/142915/6d0f0e9b-9aab-430f-a0b3-2d363e6fa9b2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/142915/6d0f0e9b-9aab-430f-a0b3-2d363e6fa9b2)   ![Ale Melara and Jack](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_sbm_2017/5.0%20About/Headshots/About_Team_Ale2%20(1).jpg?width=300&height=320&name=About_Team_Ale2%20(1).jpg) 3 Blog ### How to Run a Fully Remote Quarterly Planning Session [+Templates] If you're wondering how to maintain focus and stay engaged without the aid of flip charts, sticky notes, pocket agendas, or any of those in-person assets that help keep the team on track, we've got you covered.  With agile marketing, you can craft crisp and effective planning sessions from anywhere.  [![Here are the secrets to creating a productive remote quarterly planning session.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/142915/fbf66f5c-46e6-444a-9d36-7a2c3c3f1c2e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/142915/fbf66f5c-46e6-444a-9d36-7a2c3c3f1c2e)   ![writing on a notepad](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Agile%20Marketing_%20How%20to%20run%20a%20Fully%20Remote%20Quarterly%20Planning%20Session%20(1)-1-1.jpeg?width=300&height=337&name=Agile%20Marketing_%20How%20to%20run%20a%20Fully%20Remote%20Quarterly%20Planning%20Session%20(1)-1-1.jpeg) [ Learn More about SmartBug's Culture ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/culture-and-careers) © 2026 SmartBug Media, Inc., a full-service digital agency. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/user-agreement) - [HIPAA](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hipaa-hubspot-and-smartbug)