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What is lead scoring?

Lead scoring is a method of ranking leads by assigning points for attributes and behaviours that predict a sale: the source (referral, ad, portal), qualifier answers (budget, timeline, product), engagement (replied, clicked, booked) and recency, minus points for negative signals (no reply, out of area). The score orders the pipeline so the team works the most likely buyers first.

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

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  1. Why it matters
  2. In VGraple CRM
  3. Related terms

CRM AND SALES

Lead scoring

Lead scoring is a method of ranking leads by assigning points for attributes and behaviours that predict a sale: the source (referral, ad, portal), qualifier answers (budget, timeline, product), engagement (replied, clicked, booked) and recency, minus points for negative signals (no reply, out of area). The score orders the pipeline so the team works the most likely buyers first.

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Lead scoring in one line

Why it matters

Salespeople call the newest lead, not the best one. A score that combines fit and behaviour changes that, and on WhatsApp the behaviours are rich: replied in an hour, tapped the catalogue, filled the Flow form. Scoring also decides who gets a human and who gets a sequence.

In VGraple CRM

Scoring rules are configured per workspace with points per condition, recalculated on every event; the board and lists sort by score, and rules can assign or enrol based on score bands. The lead scoring guide has a starter rule set per industry.

Lead pipeline, Lead source, Drip sequence, Custom field.

Frequently asked questions

Does scoring use AI?
Rules-based, so you can explain every score; AI intent can feed a rule.
Can scores decay?
Yes, recency rules subtract points as a lead ages without activity.
Is scoring on every plan?
Yes, including Free, with the same rule editor and no cap on the number of rules.

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