Communication & CRM
SimpleWhatsApp Business + HubSpot, every conversation becomes a tracked lead
Inbound WhatsApp messages automatically create or update a HubSpot contact and log the full conversation thread, so WhatsApp leads stop disappearing into a phone nobody else can see.
Two tools, one clear trigger, one clear action. Tools: WhatsApp Business + HubSpot.
100%
of WhatsApp leads captured in CRM
Team-visible
conversation history, not one phone
Automatic
lead qualification and routing
The problem this automation solves
For businesses that get real leads through WhatsApp, real estate, home services, hospitality, those conversations usually live only on one person's phone, invisible to the CRM and impossible to follow up on systematically.
How the workflow runs
Trigger
A new WhatsApp Business message arrives.
Match
The number is matched to an existing HubSpot contact or a new one is created.
Log
The message is logged to the contact timeline, so any team member sees the full history.
Qualify
AI classifies the message intent (new lead, support question, booking request) and routes accordingly.
What you need before we start
- ✓WhatsApp Business Platform access through a provider such as Twilio or 360dialog, with a verified business number.
- ✓HubSpot with API access to contacts and the timeline (or conversations inbox).
- ✓Approved message templates for any message you send first or more than 24 hours after the customer's last message.
What usually goes wrong with WhatsApp Business + HubSpot, and how the workflow handles it
The 24-hour window
WhatsApp only allows free-form replies within 24 hours of the customer's last message; after that, an approved template is required. The workflow picks the right kind of message automatically.
Phone number formats
The same person can appear as +1 555..., 555... or with spaces. Numbers are normalised to international format before matching a HubSpot contact, which prevents duplicates.
Opt-in and opt-out
Marketing messages need the customer's opt-in. Opt-out replies are recorded on the contact and respected in every future send.
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Get my free automation plan →Frequently asked questions
Does this need the official WhatsApp Business API?
Yes, this requires WhatsApp's official Business API (via a provider like Twilio or 360dialog), not a personal WhatsApp number.
Can it send automated replies too?
Yes, common questions can get an instant AI-drafted response, with a human reviewing before send if you prefer that safeguard.
Can the team reply from HubSpot?
Replies can be sent from HubSpot through the provider, or conversations can stay in the provider's inbox while HubSpot keeps the full log. We set up whichever your team prefers.
Are media messages supported?
Yes. Images and documents sent by customers are stored and linked on the contact record.
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