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Scoring Rule

A Scoring Rule in Zoho CRM assigns positive or negative score points to a record (typically a Lead or Contact) based on…

A Scoring Rule in Zoho CRM assigns positive or negative score points to a record (typically a Lead or Contact) based on its attributes and behaviour. The resulting score indicates how sales-ready or engagement-worthy the record is, helping sales teams prioritise the highest-value prospects.

How Scoring Rules Work

A Scoring Rule is configured on a module and consists of multiple scoring criteria. Each criterion specifies a condition and a score value. For example: +20 points if the Lead Source is “Website”, +15 if the Country is “India”, -10 if the email is invalid, +30 if the lead has opened more than 3 emails.

The total score is displayed on the record and is updated dynamically as the record’s field values change. Records can have both positive scores and negative scores, which combine to give a net score.

Scores can be used as conditions in Workflow Rules – for example, trigger a high-priority task creation when a lead’s score crosses 80 points.

Scoring Rule vs Zia Lead Score

A Scoring Rule is manual – you define the criteria and weights. Zia Lead Score is AI-generated – Zoho’s AI analyses historical conversion patterns and automatically calculates a conversion probability. Both scores are visible on the record and serve complementary purposes.

Industry Example

B2B SaaS: A B2B SaaS company scores leads as follows: +25 for company size above 100 employees, +20 for industry matching their ICP, +15 for visiting the pricing page, +10 for opening an email, -20 for using a personal email address (Gmail/Yahoo), -15 for country outside target markets. Leads above 60 points are automatically assigned to the senior SDR team and enrolled in a priority Cadence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Scoring Rule in Zoho CRM?

A Scoring Rule assigns point values to records based on their attributes and interactions. Points accumulate into a total score that indicates how engaged or sales-ready a prospect is. Sales teams use scores to prioritise which leads to contact first.

What is the difference between Scoring Rule and Zia Lead Score?

A Scoring Rule is manually configured – you define the criteria and assign point values based on business logic. Zia Lead Score is generated by Zoho’s AI, which analyses historical conversion data to predict the probability that a lead will convert. Both scores are visible on the record and complement each other.

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