Glossary Term
What Is a Pipeline?
A pipeline is a set of stages that represent the steps in a sales journey. Each opportunity moves through the stages as it progresses, so a business can track every deal from inquiry to close.
In Detail
Pipelines make it easy to see how many deals are at each stage, where deals are slowing, and what follow-up is needed.
In GoHighLevel, pipelines connect to workflows so that moving an opportunity to a stage can trigger follow-up automatically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pipelines should I have?+
Create a separate pipeline for each distinct sales process. Most businesses need one or two.
What makes a good pipeline stage?+
A good stage has a clear exit condition — a specific action or status that must happen before the opportunity moves forward — so the pipeline reflects reality rather than guesses.
Can moving a stage trigger automation?+
Yes. Stage changes can trigger workflows that send follow-up, create tasks, or notify your team, so the pipeline drives the next action automatically.
How do I fix a pipeline with too many stages?+
We consolidate stages that share the same exit condition and remove stages that no real opportunity sits in, then re-map automation to the cleaner structure.
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