{"id":4073,"date":"2019-06-03T13:28:31","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T13:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ethinos.com\/blog\/?p=4073"},"modified":"2019-06-03T13:28:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T13:28:31","slug":"8-important-lead-generation-features-in-your-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ethinos.com\/blog\/8-important-lead-generation-features-in-your-website\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Important Lead Generation Features in Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your website is more than just an online brochure; it is, in fact, your holy grail for lead generation. Although enhancing your website to generate leads may seem like a no-brainer, it requires a more strategic approach than just placing a \u2018click here\u2019 button.<\/p>\n<p>Websites can generate leads over a thousand or even million times in a day using a particular set of pages, each optimized with a specific element. In this post, we\u2019ll go through some of the most essential lead generation features to include in your website, but before we get to that, let\u2019s take a quick look at the lead generation process.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to converting a visitor into a lead, there are three specific components at play:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Call-to-action (CTA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lead generation procedure begins when a visitor on your website clicks on a CTA button on your blog posts or site pages. Examples of CTAs include \u2018join free for a month\u2019, \u2018get your free report today\u2019, \u2018register now\u2019, \u2018download free eBook\u2019, and so on.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Landing page<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clicking on the CTA redirects the visitor to a landing page, which consists of forms used to gather the visitor\u2019s contact details.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thank you page<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the visitor fills and submits the form, they are directed to a thank you page.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered the lead generation process, let\u2019s move on to the essential features that will help you achieve this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Incorporate forms on every page<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All businesses need to take advantage of their online traffic and lead conversions. Including easy-to-access lead generation forms is crucial to increasing the number of leads. In fact, some of your pages may end up being excellent lead generators even without your knowledge. Examples of common places you could be getting visitors include blog posts, email marketing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grafdom.com\/photography-services\/\"><strong>photography<\/strong><\/a>, social media, and live chats among others.<\/p>\n<p>However, the secret lies in asking for as minimal information as possible during the initial steps to improve the chances of people providing you with their valued personal details. Also, placing a lead generation form above the fold triples the possibility that a customer will notice it and fill it out, especially when accompanied with visual cues such as an arrow and a compelling offer.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Adding your contact number<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Including a contact number in your website might seem counterintuitive for some business models, but doing so increases customer trust and the credibility of the products and services you\u2019re offering.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Calls-to-action<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A call to action should be effectively designed to prompt a user to take a particular action. Utilizing a distinct color to that of your site makes it stand out more, but keep it simple. Tools such as Canva are excellent because they allow you to create images easily and for free.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>The more landing pages, the better<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>According to a review, companies that contain more than 30 landing pages on their site attract seven times more leads than those with less than 10 landing pages.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>The thank-you pages<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Most of the time, thank-you pages are overlooked during the lead generation process. However, this page where a visitor is directed after submitting a form on the landing page and converted into a lead shouldn\u2019t be ignored. Also, besides saying thank-you, ensure that you include relevant links, social sharing buttons, or related forms so that your new lead actually downloads relevant data from the page.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Live chat services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Live chat services are increasingly gaining popularity. A sizeable chunk of consumers expect a live chat, especially when they want to learn about potential vendors, making live chat service a significant lead generator.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>The fold<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The fold refers to the line that separates the visible part of a webpage from information that cannot be seen without scrolling. Marketers and designers are strategically placing crucial elements of a site just above the fold to generate leads. The content here is tailored to the customers\u2019 needs and optimized to make it easier for them to find what they are looking for.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Social sharing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Social sharing is a powerful lead-generation tool. Numerous studies indicate that family and friends often influence the purchase decision of potential customers. Social sharing can enable brands to tap into a customer\u2019s active influencer network, thereby nearly tripling the impact and outreach of its lead-generation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses depend on leads to close sales and grow their brand. Focusing on optimizing the features listed above will ensure you have a strong lead generating website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your website is more than just an online brochure; it is, in fact, your holy grail for lead generation. 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