"When your visitor arrives at your site," says Pete Caputa in a post at HubSpot, "they're most likely looking to solve a problem. In order to grab their attention and inspire them to share their contact information before they leave your website (and probably never come back), your … offers should make [what's in it for them] clear."
In other words, to optimize your inbound lead-generation activities, you need a compelling, free and educational offer. Here's a partial list of those that don't make Caputa's cut:
- Contact Us forms
- Demo requests
- Free trials
- Free consultations
To create something of true value, start with three key questions about prospective leads, Caputa suggests:
- To whom do they sell their products or services?
- What problem do I solve for them?
- How do I solve that problem?
If you base your offers on this information, you'll look much more relevant and capable than a competitor who considers downloadable product specs an enticing offer.
The Po!nt: "Website visitors will share their contact information with you when they believe that you understand their challenges, problems and goals," says Caputa. "They [couldn't] care less about your product or your pricing until they think you understand."
Source: HubSpot. Click here for the full post.
by Christina "CK" Kerley
