Lead Generation Tools

October 7th, 2009 → 12:27 pm @ Richard

Any good tradesman will tell you that choosing the right tool for the job is half the battle.

So how do you choose the right tool?

Some small business owners I know often complain about low returns from their advertising campaign or not getting enough new inquiries to keep their business going.  When I ask the question, “What kind of tool or lead generation method are you using?” I quickly find one of two answers:

  1. Either they are using the same tool as other businesses within their industries, or
  2. They’re using the type of tool they would respond to if they were a customer.

Without some research, neither is an effective way to choose your tool.

Choosing the Right Lead Generation Tools

Different people respond to different lead generation media in different ways. Some people respond better to video ads than written articles, while others will prefer audio communications.  Some will even require a combination of all three before the message sinks in.  Your choice of tool should be based on a detailed knowledge of your prospective customer base.

Start with some simple research into their habits and how they buy.  In many cases the best advice is to simply cover your bases and include as many tools as may be practicable.  For example, many of the following may often be overlooked but can be extremely effective at generating leads …

  1. lead generation videos
  2. webcasting services
  3. whitepaper
  4. word-of-mouth advertising
  5. lead generation articles
  6. outbound lead generation
  7. local lead generation
  8. podcasting and lead generation
  9. lead generation call centers
  10. lead generation forms
  11. lead generation seminar
  12. lead generation websites

Of course, you may well have your own tool that has worked well for your business.  If so, please feel free to let us know and we’ll share it here.

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