How to Add a Goal to a Workflow on HubSpot

SOP to guide users through the process of adding a goal to a workflow. Goals help define the end objective of a workflow and provide a way to measure its success by determining when a contact has completed the workflow's desired action.

Context

Adding a goal to a workflow helps track whether contacts meet the criteria that signify successful workflow outcomes. It also helps with automating unenrollment of contacts when they achieve the workflow’s intended result.

Terminologies

  • Workflow: A series of automated actions in HubSpot based on set criteria.
  • Workflow Goal: A condition set within a workflow that indicates when a contact has completed the desired action or met the workflow objective.
  • Filter: Specific conditions or criteria that define the goal.

Tools

Add any relevant tools associated with this process.

  • Hubspot - Used for creating and managing properties.

Roles & responsibilities

Define who will be executing the activities related to the SOP.

  • Team Member: Responsible for setting up and updating workflow goals.
  • Approver:  Reviews workflow goals and ensures they align with campaign objectives.

Procedure

Step 1:
Navigate to Automation in HubSpot and select Workflows.

Step 2:
Search for the workflow to which you want to add a goal and select it.

Step 3:
Click Edit to enter the workflow's by opening it.

Step 4:
Locate and select Goal or Enrollment Triggers by clicking Edit -> Goal.

Step 5:
Select Contact met goal to start configuring the goal criteria.

Step 6:
Click Add filter and set the specific criteria that define the goal (e.g., contact has submitted a form, reached a deal stage, etc.).

Step 7:
Once the filters are set, click Save to apply the goal to the workflow.


Notes

  • Contacts that meet the goal criteria will automatically be unenrolled from the workflow.
  • Regularly review workflow goals to ensure they align with your current business objectives and metrics for success.