Step 1: Log into Your HubSpot Account
- Visit the HubSpot website.
- Enter your login credentials to access your dashboard.
Step 2: Access the Contacts Database
- From the main dashboard, click on the "Contacts" tab.
- Choose "All Contacts" to view your contact list.
Step 3: Select an Individual Contact
- Click on any contact from the list to access their individual profile.
Step 4: Navigate to the Contact's Timeline
- Once inside the contact's profile, scroll down to find the "Timeline" section.
- This section contains a chronological history of the contact’s interactions with your brand.
Step 5: Filter the Timeline
- Use the filter options on the timeline to refine what you see.
- Choose from filters like "Email," "Meetings," "Website Visits," and more to track specific touchpoints.
Step 6: Set Up Reports to Analyze Touchpoints
- From the main dashboard, go to "Reports" and select "Reports Home."
- Click "Create Custom Report."
- Choose a contact-based or company-based report, depending on your preference.
- Add filters and metrics related to customer interactions, such as email clicks, form submissions, website visits, etc.
Step 7: Use Attribution Reports (if available)
- From the Reports dashboard, navigate to "Attribution Reports."
- These reports help you understand which touchpoints contribute most to conversions.
- Select a report type (e.g., Revenue Attribution) to see which customer interactions lead to sales.
Step 8: Implement Tracking for Future Touchpoints
- Go to "Settings" and navigate to "Tracking & Analytics."
- Ensure you've set up all necessary tracking tools like the HubSpot tracking code on your website, email tracking, and more.
Step 9: Continuously Monitor and Update
- Regularly check in on your contact timelines and reports to monitor new interactions.
- Adjust your marketing and sales strategies based on insights gathered from these touchpoints.
Step 10: Educate Your Team
- Share the importance of logging every interaction with team members, ensuring that each touchpoint gets recorded in HubSpot.
- Regularly review these procedures with your team, and ensure they are up-to-date with any changes in HubSpot’s functionalities.