Setting Up A Workflow In HubSpot

Steps to set up a workflow in HubSpot

Step 1: Creating a New workflow

  1. Navigate to Workflows

    • Log in to HubSpot.

    • Click on Automation > Workflows.

    • Click Create workflow.

    • Choose From Scratch (unless using a template).

    • Select Contact-based if automating emails or lead management or whichever you record base you would like

      Select How You Want Your Workflow To Start
  2. Set Enrollment Triggers

    • Click Set up triggers.

    • Choose a trigger based on:

      • Form submissions (e.g., downloading a document)

      • List membership

      • Contact property changes (e.g., deal stage, lifecycle stage)

    Workflow Criteria Options 
    • Enable Re-enrollment if contacts should re-enter under certain conditions.

workflow-re-enrollment-settings

Step 2: Structuring the workflow
  1. Add Actions (e.g. below)

      • Send an email (select an existing email or create a new one)

      • Set a property value (e.g., mark as a marketing contact)

      • Add a delay (e.g., 3 days before next email)

      • Assign contact owner

      • Click + to add actions such as:

      Add An Action To The Workflow
      Workflow Action Options
Step 2: Reviewing and Testing the Workflow
  1. Check for Errors

    • Click Review to check for missing steps.

      Review Workflow

       

  2. Test the Workflow

    • Use the Test feature to enroll a sample contact.

    • Verify emails, delays, and logic behave as expected.

      Test Workflow Feature
  3. Activate the Workflow

    • Click Turn On once everything is verified.

Step 4: Montioring and optimising
  1. Track Performance

    • Go to Performance tab to view email open rates, conversions, and drop-off points.

      Workflow Performance
      Performance and Stats
  2. Adjust as Needed

    • Modify delays, emails, or criteria based on insights.