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The Future of Lead Generation Technology
Author David Schneider | Nov 06,2007  |  Print  | Share This
There’s a large assortment of lead generation software available and as many companies willing to handle leads for businesses. While these forms of technology are popular, are they the future of lead generation technology? There are two forms of lead generation technology that have been getting a lot of attention in the media, as well as around the water cooler lately: blogs and podcasts.

The Future of Lead Generation Technology: Who’s Blogging and Why?

The term blog was derived from the word weblog, which was developed in order to present fresh content about a particular topic in reverse chronological order. These blogs allow for frequent updates, in journal style, in order to inform customers about business changes, product news and other important information. One person, several people or an entire company can run blogs.

How blogs can be used in terms of lead generation is simple. With the ability to update these websites quickly and efficiently several times per day through use of SEO (search engine optimization) written content, rankings will improve and traffic will increase to the site. This, in turn, will create more targeted leads. Customers will have first-hand company and product information delivered straight to them on a consistent basis. Not only that, but they’ll see the devotion the company has to the consumer through delivery of fresh content frequently.

The ability to syndicate, subscribe to live feeds (similar to a newsletters subscription) and bookmark will allow for frequent visits from customers and prospective clients. Offering valuable information on a frequent basis will create a larger subscription base, which will also turn out more targeted leads.

The Future of Lead Generation Technology: What are Podcasts and Why are They Important?


A podcast carries a slightly different definition, despite its ability to provide fresh and frequent content. The podcaster, or host, creates digital media files, in order to present a broadcast over the Internet in talk radio style. Podcasts are becoming very popular for both large and small businesses, particularly those interested in reaching a higher demographic. Those with a stint toward technology and media take specific interest in podcasts, not only because they’re informational, but also because they’re technological.

The Future of Lead Generation Technology: How do Podcasts Generate Leads?

This is also a simple concept to grasp, similar to use of blogs. Podcasts offer customers something of value free. Don’t misunderstand; there are a number of podcasts that require a subscription fee. There’s nothing wrong with these podcasts or the companies who offer them. It’s simply an option to consider when creating the business plan, looking at the company’s objectives, understanding the company’s budget and mapping out the company’s goals.

Customers and prospective clients hear the time and effort being put into these broadcasts and have proof of commitment and loyalty. With time and effort comes reliability, dependability and trust. These are important ingredients when developing a long lasting client base. Through use of podcasts, targeted marketing efforts also can be put in place similar to use of the blogging system. Only those who are interested in the broadcast will benefit from the information being presented, therefore more leads will be generated.

The Bottom Line on the Future of Lead Generation Technology

There are companies who cater to both sides of the spectrum, those who prefer to read updates and those who prefer to listen to them. By use of both of these tools, either through paid subscriptions or free ones, the future of lead generation is secure. How? Businesses aren’t losing out on those who prefer one or the other when both a blog and a podcast are available. Both are easy to create, update and maintain. With ease and comfort during updates and information presentation, salespeople have more time to sell. There’s a large assortment of lead generation software available and as many companies willing to handle leads for businesses. While these forms of technology are popular, are they the future of lead generation technology? There are two forms of lead generation technology that have been getting a lot of attention in the media, as well as around the water cooler lately: blogs and podcasts.

The Future of Lead Generation Technology: Who’s Blogging and Why?

The term blog was derived from the word weblog, which was developed in order to present fresh content about a particular topic in reverse chronological order. These blogs allow for frequent updates, in journal style, in order to inform customers about business changes, product news and other important information. One person, several people or an entire company can run blogs.

How blogs can be used in terms of lead generation is simple. With the ability to update these websites quickly and efficiently several times per day through use of SEO (search engine optimization) written content, rankings will improve and traffic will increase to the site. This, in turn, will create more targeted leads. Customers will have first-hand company and product information delivered straight to them on a consistent basis. Not only that, but they’ll see the devotion the company has to the consumer through delivery of fresh content frequently.

The ability to syndicate, subscribe to live feeds (similar to a newsletters subscription) and bookmark will allow for frequent visits from customers and prospective clients. Offering valuable information on a frequent basis will create a larger subscription base, which will also turn out more targeted leads.

The Future of Lead Generation Technology: What are Podcasts and Why are They Important?


A podcast carries a slightly different definition, despite its ability to provide fresh and frequent content. The podcaster, or host, creates digital media files, in order to present a broadcast over the Internet in talk radio style. Podcasts are becoming very popular for both large and small businesses, particularly those interested in reaching a higher demographic. Those with a stint toward technology and media take specific interest in podcasts, not only because they’re informational, but also because they’re technological.

The Future of Lead Generation Technology: How do Podcasts Generate Leads?

This is also a simple concept to grasp, similar to use of blogs. Podcasts offer customers something of value free. Don’t misunderstand; there are a number of podcasts that require a subscription fee. There’s nothing wrong with these podcasts or the companies who offer them. It’s simply an option to consider when creating the business plan, looking at the company’s objectives, understanding the company’s budget and mapping out the company’s goals.

Customers and prospective clients hear the time and effort being put into these broadcasts and have proof of commitment and loyalty. With time and effort comes reliability, dependability and trust. These are important ingredients when developing a long lasting client base. Through use of podcasts, targeted marketing efforts also can be put in place similar to use of the blogging system. Only those who are interested in the broadcast will benefit from the information being presented, therefore more leads will be generated.

The Bottom Line on the Future of Lead Generation Technology

There are companies who cater to both sides of the spectrum, those who prefer to read updates and those who prefer to listen to them. By use of both of these tools, either through paid subscriptions or free ones, the future of lead generation is secure. How? Businesses aren’t losing out on those who prefer one or the other when both a blog and a podcast are available. Both are easy to create, update and maintain. With ease and comfort during updates and information presentation, salespeople have more time to sell.
 
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