
ApproveThis manages your Contacts.Link Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Sales Crm
Two Tools, One Goal: Better Decisions, Faster Execution
Contacts.Link helps sales and marketing teams turn interactions into actionable insights. ApproveThis turns those insights into decisions. Together, they create a closed-loop system where contact data drives approvals, and approvals update contact records – all without manual work. For businesses tired of chasing down sign-offs or losing track of client requests, this integration isn’t just convenient—it’s transformative.
Why This Integration Works
Contacts.Link excels at tracking interactions, but approvals often create bottlenecks. ApproveThis removes those bottlenecks with automated routing, conditional logic, and email-based decisions. When connected via Zapier, the two platforms handle three critical tasks:
- Automated review cycles: Turn contact interactions into approval requests instantly
- Decision-driven updates: Push approval outcomes back to contact records automatically
Marketing agencies use this to get client sign-off on campaigns. Sales teams automate discount approvals. Operations leaders ensure compliance without micromanaging. The result? Fewer missed opportunities and faster response times.
Real-World Use Cases (With Numbers That Matter)
1. Client Communication Governance
The problem: Marketing teams often need legal or client approval before launching campaigns. Manually forwarding emails creates version control issues and delays.
The solution: When Contacts.Link detects a new campaign-related interaction (e.g., a proposal sent), ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes the request to stakeholders
- Applies conditional rules (e.g., legal review required for contracts over $50K)
- Updates Contacts.Link with approval status and comments
Example: A healthcare marketing agency reduced campaign launch delays by 72% by automating compliance reviews for patient outreach materials.
2. Sales Discount Authority
The problem: Sales reps offering unauthorized discounts erode margins. Traditional CRM approvals are too slow for competitive deals.
The solution: When a rep updates a Contacts.Link record with a discount request:
- ApproveThis triggers a tiered approval chain
- Deals under 10% auto-approve via thresholds
- Larger discounts escalate to regional managers
Result: A SaaS company increased deal velocity by 40% while maintaining margin targets.
Features That Make This Integration Unique
ApproveThis adds three capabilities Contacts.Link can’t match alone:
Email-Based Approvals
External stakeholders (clients, vendors) approve directly from inboxes – no app logins required. Legal teams love this for contract reviews.
Vacation Delegation
Auto-reassign approvals when team members are OOO. Critical for time-sensitive sales deals.
Calculated Fields
Automatically determine approval paths based on deal size or risk level. Example: "If discount >15%, require CFO approval."
Setup in 4 Steps (No Developers Needed)
1. Connect to Zapier: Authenticate both ApproveThis and Contacts.Link accounts
2. Choose a trigger: Start with "New Contact Interaction" in Contacts.Link
3. Build approval logic: Set thresholds, assign approvers, add conditional rules
4. Test with real data: Send a test interaction and verify the approval chain
Most teams get this running in under 20 minutes. Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ prebuilt templates for common sales/marketing workflows.
Who Benefits Most?
Marketing Teams
– Automate client content approvals
– Track revision requests in CRM
– Reduce email back-and-forth by 60%+
Sales Operations
– Enforce discount policies without manual oversight
– Auto-update lead stages post-approval
– Cut deal processing time from days to hours
Client Success
– Route contract renewals for legal review
– Notify CSMs immediately when approvals complete
– Maintain audit trails for compliance
The Bottom Line: Better Data, Fewer Meetings
Every minute saved on approval logistics is a minute earned for selling, creating, or strategizing. By connecting Contacts.Link’s interaction tracking with ApproveThis’ decision automation, teams:
– Reduce errors: No more manual data entry between systems
– Improve visibility: See approval status directly in CRM records
– Scale efficiently: Handle 2x the requests without adding staff
Best of all? Approvers don’t need Contacts.Link licenses. Clients, vendors, or execs review requests via email while your team tracks everything in one place.
Next Steps
1. Register for ApproveThis: Free 14-day trial
2. Book a demo: See custom workflows for your industry
3. Start small: Automate one high-friction approval process first
Waiting costs more than you think. A single delayed approval can mean lost deals, missed deadlines, or compliance risks. Fix the process once – profit from the results daily.
Integrate with Contacts.Link Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Contacts.Link
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Contacts.Link
Create approval requests for new contact interactions
When a new contact interaction from Contacts.Link is detected, create an approval request in ApproveThis to review the interaction. This automation streamlines customer communication approvals and minimizes manual work. *Note: Configure approval criteria according to your business rules.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Get Contact Interaction Stream
Triggers when Contact performs an interaction which matches your criteria.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update contact records for approved requests
When an approval decision is completed in ApproveThis, update the contact record in Contacts.Link accordingly. This automation ensures your contact database reflects the latest approval statuses without manual intervention. *Note: Ensure the contact identifiers match across systems.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Create/Update Contact
This endpoint uses the same import logic as in the App Data Import Panel. To create or update a contact, supply the necessary company and contact information.
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