Contact ManagementEasy15 seconds
How to Set Contact Lifecycle Stage in HubSpot
Learn how to update contact lifecycle stages in HubSpot. Track buyer journey progression accurately.
The HubSpot Way
Multiple clicks through menus and forms:
Open contact → Edit lifecycle stage → Select stage → Save
⏱️ Takes 2-5 minutes + context switching
The Shabe Way
Just type what you need:
"Move john@acme.com to SQL stage"
⚡ Instant results in seconds
Why Lifecycle Stages Matter
Stages track progression:
- Lead → MQL → SQL → Opportunity → Customer
- Workflow triggers - stage-based automation
- Reporting - conversion funnels
- Handoffs - marketing to sales
The Traditional HubSpot Way
- Find contact
- Open record
- Edit Lifecycle stage
- Select new stage
- Save
The Shabe Way
"Move john@acme.com to SQL stage"
Common Stages
- Subscriber - newsletter signups
- Lead - early interest
- MQL - marketing qualified
- SQL - sales qualified
- Opportunity - active deal
- Customer - closed-won
Query Examples
"Update Sarah to MQL"
"Move all demo attendees to SQL"
"Set Acme contacts to Opportunity"
"Promote engaged leads to MQL"
Bulk Updates
"Move all MQLs with demos to SQL"
"Update webinar attendees to Lead"
"Set all customers to Customer stage"
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