Being a small business owner comes with huge responsibilities. You often have to wear more hats than you could fit into a closet. Sometimes, it seems like you’re running in a hamster wheel, doing everything you can to keep your company moving forward while still staying stuck in the weeds in terms of bringing in new business. When this happens, it’s because you’re not making lead generation work for you.
What is Lead Generation?
It’s a jungle out there, and to be successful, you must be better than your competition. If you feel like you’re spending all your time looking for new customers, but just not getting as many leads as you’d like to boost your bottom line, you may be missing out on the power of great inbound marketing.
In short, lead generation turns you from being the hunter into being the hunted. You’re no longer ruthlessly wandering the consumer jungle in search of anyone who might happen to take your bait; instead, you’re attracting people who are ready to listen, thus ensuring they’re more likely to pay attention to the products and services you offer.
Why is Lead Generation Important?
In the inbound marketing mix, leads are generated by first capturing an interested person’s contact information online (or in person), and then enticing them with quality content and tidbits that add value to their lives. By giving people a “taste” of what you offer, you’re more likely to convert these passers-by into actual paying customers.
Cashing in on Data Collection
It’s important to know as much about your consumers as possible, to hone future messaging to ensure more fruitful leads. Landing pages, contact forms, social media follows, and newsletter sign-ups all allow you to gather insights and data about your consumers’ behavior that you can use to provide relevant messaging and content going forward, to build relationships that turn your leads into customers, and your customers into raving fans!
Intrigued? Book your free strategy session with Zebra Marketing Solutions to learn more about lead generation, and find out how the right strategies can bring consumers directly to you!