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ConvertFlow Integration

ApproveThis manages your ConvertFlow Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: Forms

How ApproveThis + ConvertFlow Cuts Approval Chaos (Without the Headaches)

Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jam in your workflow highway. But what if you could turn your lead capture forms into a well-oiled machine where every submission, contact update, or campaign change gets the right eyeballs at the right time – without chasing people down over Slack?

Why This Combo Doesn’t Just Work – It Wins

ApproveThis isn’t just another “approval app.” It’s your control center for decision-making. ConvertFlow isn’t just “forms and popups.” It’s your frontline for capturing leads. Together? They turn “Hey, can someone check this?” into a process that actually works while you sleep.

The Nerd Stuff That Matters

ConvertFlow collects the data. ApproveThis decides what happens next. Through Zapier, they hand off info like a relay race where nobody drops the baton:

  • No more approval black holes: Every form submission or contact change triggers a real approval chain
  • Zero license headaches: External clients can approve via email without needing ConvertFlow logins

Real Teams Getting Real Results

This isn’t about features – it’s about fixing what’s broken. Let’s break down three ways this integration actually works in the wild:

1. The “Why Is Sales Mad at Me?” Fix

The Problem: Marketing’s running a ConvertFlow campaign promising 24-hour demo replies. Sales team’s drowning in unvetted leads.

The Fix: Every form submission triggers an ApproveThis workflow. Sales leads get to veto or prioritize leads before they hit the CRM.

Who Wins: SaaS companies closing $50k+ deals. Agencies managing multiple client campaigns. Anyone tired of sales/marketing finger-pointing.

2. The “Who Changed This Contact?!” Auditor

The Problem: Junior team members updating ConvertFlow contacts without oversight. Client data gets messy fast.

The Fix: Any ConvertFlow contact change creates an approval request. Senior staff get email approvals showing before/after changes.

Who Wins: Healthcare providers managing patient data. Financial services firms handling sensitive info. Basically anyone with compliance people breathing down their neck.

3. The “We’re Not Running a Charity” Filter

The Problem: ConvertFlow forms getting flooded with tire-kickers. Sales wasting time on unqualified leads.

The Fix: New submissions trigger approval requests with automatic scoring (using ApproveThis’ calculated fields). Only meets threshold? Passes to sales.

Who Wins: High-ticket consultancies. Education programs with strict eligibility. Any team where lead quality trumps quantity.

Setup That’s Simpler Than Your Morning Coffee

We’re not building the space shuttle here:

  1. Connect both apps to Zapier
  2. Pick a trigger from ConvertFlow (new form submit, contact update, etc.)
  3. Set conditions if needed (filter out $10k+ requests for special handling)
  4. Map fields to ApproveThis
  5. Test with a real submission

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ approval thresholds to auto-approve small stuff. Save human brainpower for what matters.

Why Your Team Will Actually Use This

Because nobody gets promoted for “managing approvals.” But they do get fired when things slip through cracks:

For Marketing Teams

Launch campaigns faster without waiting for legal to manually check every lead form. Set up automatic approval chains where compliance gets looped in only when specific keywords trigger.

For Operations

Ever had a warehouse team promise 2-day shipping because marketing changed a form without checking inventory? Now operations gets approval rights on any ConvertFlow element touching logistics.

For Client Services

Client wants to review all new leads from their campaign? Add them as email approvers without giving ConvertFlow access. They approve/deny directly from their inbox – no training needed.

The Fine Print That’s Actually Useful

Approval groups > CC hell: Instead of emailing 5 people and hoping someone replies, set sequential approvals. If the first person ignores it, it auto-escalates.

Vacation mode isn’t just for email: ApproveThis automatically reroutes approvals when someone’s OOO. No more “Sorry, I was on PTO” excuses.

Audit trails that don’t lie: Every approval decision in ApproveThis timestamps who did what. ConvertFlow changes become completely traceable.

When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use This

Good fit: Teams using ConvertFlow for mission-critical forms (sales leads, client onboarding, compliance docs). Companies where multiple departments touch the same lead data.

Bad fit: Solo entrepreneurs. Teams where one person handles everything. Companies allergic to process.

Your Move

This isn’t about adding more software. It’s about finally fixing the approval chaos that’s been costing you deals, clients, and sanity. ApproveThis starts at $99/month – less than the cost of one screwed-up lead. Get started or schedule a demo to see how it plays with your ConvertFlow setup.

Still reading? That’s decision fatigue talking. Time to approve moving forward.

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Best Approval Workflows for ConvertFlow

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for ConvertFlow

Create approval requests for new or updated contacts in ConvertFlow

Need to streamline contact management approvals? With this integration, every time a contact is created or updated in ConvertFlow, a new approval request is generated in ApproveThis. This ensures all changes are reviewed and sanctioned before being implemented.

Zapier Components

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Trigger

Contact Created or Updated

Triggers when a contact is created or updated by a campaign. Includes event data.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Update ConvertFlow contacts for approved requests

Make sure all approved contacts are up-to-date. When a request in ApproveThis is approved or denied, this integration will update the contact record in ConvertFlow. Thus, your contact database remains aligned with approval decisions.

Zapier Components

Trigger

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

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Action

Create or Update Contact

Creates or updates a contact record in ConvertFlow. Add custom field values to segment contacts for targeting.

Create requests for new ConvertFlow form submissions

Want to scrutinize data submitted by visitors? This integration creates an approval request in ApproveThis for every new submission in ConvertFlow forms, surveys, or quizzes. Help ensure data integrity and lead quality through structured approvals.

Zapier Components

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Trigger

Fields Submitted by Visitor

Receive field values from ConvertFlow form, survey and quiz submissions by visitors.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.