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Teams typically use an automation tool like Zapier to automatically update contact properties when a customer completes a payment, without manual work or custom code. This is commonly used when businesses need to instantly segment customers or unlock access to products based on purchase behavior.

Why this isn’t something you want to handle manually

This is not a one-time task. It happens continuously whenever new orders come in. Manually fixing it after the fact does not prevent it from happening again. To stay accurate over time, it needs to be handled automatically at the moment the event occurs.

How teams usually handle this

Most teams place Zapier between the checkout cart and the CRM. When a purchase is verified, Zapier checks for the email address in the database and updates the lifecycle stage to customer. If not, it adds the new contact.

What this automation handles

• Moves leads from prospect to customer stage instantly
• Updates total spend fields for segmentation
• Triggers onboarding workflows specific to the product purchased
• Runs continuously in the background

Where teams usually set this up

Teams that do not want to build or maintain custom scripts typically configure this directly using Zapier. Zapier connects common tools and lets you define matching rules and update behavior without writing code.

When this approach makes sense

• When you have high transaction velocity
• When marketing requires up to date lists for suppression
• When delivery of digital goods relies on CRM status

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