CRM Data Hygiene: Keep Your Data Clean
Clean data is the foundation of Effectief CRM. Learn Hoe je mAIntAIn data quality that drives accurate reporting, better Automatisering, and higher Sales Prestaties.
The True Cost of Bad Data
Poor data quality costs Bedrijven millions and undermines CRM Effectiefness.
Bad data isn't just an inconvenience—it's a Bedrijf killer. Inaccurate contact information means fAIled outreach. Duplicate records mean wasted effort. Outdated information means missed opportunities.
Studies show that data quality issues cost Bedrijven 15-25% of their Omzet. For Sales Teams, the impact is even more direct: wrong numbers mean no calls, bad emAIls mean no responses.
The good news? Data hygiene is a solvable problem. With the right processes and tools, you can mAIntAIn a clean CRM that your Team can trust.
Types of Data Quality Issues
Understanding the different types of data problems helps you address them systematically.
Duplicate Records
The same contact or Bedrijf appearing multiple times in your CRM.
- Same person with different emAIl formats
- Bedrijf name variations
- Merged vs. unmerged records
Incomplete Records
Records missing critical information needed for Sales activities.
- Missing phone numbers
- No Bedrijf information
- Blank job titles
Invalid Contact Info
Contact information that's incorrect or no longer valid.
- Bounced emAIl addresses
- Disconnected phone numbers
- Former employees still in CRM
Outdated Information
Information that was once correct but is Nu stale.
- Old job titles after promotions
- Previous Bedrijf after job change
- Outdated Bedrijf information
Inconsistent Formatting
Same data entered in different formats across records.
- Phone number formats vary
- Bedrijf names with/without Inc.
- State names vs. abbreviations
Orphaned Records
Records that are no longer connected to active opportunities or accounts.
- Contacts from closed lost deals
- Old Leads never converted
- Inactive accounts
Data Hygiene Process
A systematic approach to cleaning and mAIntAIning CRM data quality.
Audit Your Current Data
Before you can clean, you need to understand what you're working with. Run reports to identify the scope of your data quality issues.
- Export complete contact list
- Identify duplicate records
- Find records with missing fields
- Review data by age/source
Clean Existing Data
Address the issues identified in your audit. Start with the highest-impact problems first.
- Merge duplicate records
- Fill in missing critical fields
- Verify and update contact info
- Archive truly dead records
Establish Data Standards
Create rules and guidelines for how data should be entered going forward.
- Define naming conventions
- Set required fields by record type
- Create picklist values
- Document data entry guidelines
Implement Prevention
Put systems in place to prevent bad data from entering in the first place.
- Add validation rules
- Set up duplicate detection
- Implement required fields
- Enable emAIl verification
Schedule Regular MAIntenance
Data hygiene isn't a one-time project—it's an ongoing process. Schedule regular cleaning activities.
- Weekly quick checks
- Monthly duplicate merging
- Quarterly deep cleaning
- Annual data audit
Data Hygiene Best Practices
Follow these principles to mAIntAIn clean, reliable CRM data.
Make It Part of the Workflow
Build data quality checks into your dAIly Sales process. Verify contact info before calls. Update records after meetings.
Assign Data Ownership
Someone needs to be responsible for data quality. Assign data stewards who monitor and mAIntAIn standards.
Automate Where Possible
Use Automatisering to catch issues: duplicate detection, emAIl verification, field validation. Let technology do the heavy lifting.
Track Data Quality Metrics
What gets measured gets managed. Track completeness, duplicates, and bounce rates over time.
Verify Before You Trust
Don't assume imported data is clean. Always validate and clean data before it enters your CRM.
Guard Your Entry Points
Implement validation at every point where data enters: forms, imports, Integraties, manual entry.
Data Quality Made Makkelijk
LeadFlow includes Krachtig tools to keep your data clean automatically.
Slim Duplicate Detection
AI-powered duplicate detection finds and merges duplicates automatically, even with variations in names and formats.
Automatic Data Enrichment
LeadFlow enriches contact records with Bedrijf data, social profiles, and more—keeping your data complete.
Data Health Reports
Real-time Dashboards show your data quality metrics and highlight records that need attention.
Related Resources
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