Common Room 101: How to Build Tags (Advanced)

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    Custom Tags

    Automating Moments That Matter

    What Is a Custom Tag?

    Custom tags are dynamic, automation-driven labels built in Workflows.

    They identify:

    • Behavioral changes
    • Trigger events
    • Time-based activity
    • Signal-based opportunities

    These run continuously through our workflows feature.

    Why Custom Tags Matter

    Custom tags allow you to operationalize things like:

    • Job changes
    • Tech stack additions
    • Competitors
    • Partners
    • Product adoption moments

    Instead of manually monitoring signals, your team gets structured intelligence.

    This reduces:

    • Manual searching
    • Missed opportunities
    • Reactive outreach

    And increases:

    • Speed to lead
    • Trigger-based engagement
    • Proactive GTM execution

    Example: Tagging Recent Job Changers

    Let’s walk through a real use case.

    Use Case:

    Identify contacts who changed jobs in the last 12 weeks.

    Why this matters:

    • New leaders bring new budgets
    • New hires re-evaluate tools
    • Fresh org structures create opportunity

    Step 1: Navigate to Workflows

    • Open the sidebar
    • Click the lightning bolt icon (Workflows)
    • Select “View All Templates”

    Step 2: Select Template

    Choose:
    Tag Contacts

    Click “Create.”

    This template runs multiple times per day automatically.

    Step 3: Add Filter Criteria

    Add filter:

    • Job Change
    • Timeframe: Last 12 weeks

    You are defining the moment that matters.

    Step 4: Apply or Create Tag

    • Search existing tags
      OR
    • Create new tag (e.g., “Recent Job Changer”)

    Step 5: Name + Activate

    • Name your workflow clearly
      Example: Tag Contact – Job Change (12 Weeks)
    • Save
    • Activate

    The workflow now runs continuously in the background.

    No manual intervention required.

    🧠 Custom Tag Strategy Ideas

    Once you understand this structure, you can build:

    • “Competitors” tag
    • “New Executive at ICP” tag
    • “Tech Stack Change” tag
    • “Partner” tag

    Every custom tag should answer:

    What moment should my GTM team act on immediately?

    Find your best buyers.