The Subtle Difference Between LinkedIn's Lead and Qualified Lead Categories

Today's client consultation revealed a critical distinction in LinkedIn's conversion categories that many marketers miss: 🔍
"Lead" and "Qualified Lead" aren't just semantic differences - they're distinct technical categories in LinkedIn's Conversions API.
Our client had created a conversion using the "Lead" category but was trying to connect it to a form expecting "Qualified Lead." Despite perfect setup in Zapier and HubSpot, this mismatch prevented their entire tracking system from working.
Why does this matter?
  • Proper attribution in analytics
  • Accurate conversion reporting
  • Working form integrations
For marketing operations specialists, these subtle technical details make the difference between functional systems and endless troubleshooting.
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