Quick Take
The best standard is one your team can repeat consistently. Keep the system clear enough that good habits survive busy weeks.
Use business-relevant segments
Recency, service history, lead stage, source, location, and engagement can all be useful when they change the message or timing.
Do not over-segment
A segment only helps if it leads to a meaningful campaign decision. Too many tiny groups make operations harder without improving relevance.
Keep suppressions separate
Opt-outs, invalid contacts, and contacts that should not receive a campaign belong in clear suppression logic, not mixed into active segments.
Revisit segments over time
People move. Leads become customers. Customers become inactive. A good system updates the audience as the relationship changes.
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