If you’re a business owner, then you know that there are many different lead generation techniques out there. The strategy that works for one business may not work for the next, and many companies will stick with practices they know instead of taking a chance to try something new. As a result, sales often stagnate or decline. If your lead generation strategy isn’t increasing sales, then it isn’t successful!

Not only does learning and testing a new strategy allow your company the opportunity to increase sales, but it also gives you the chance to reflect on which tactics have worked and which ones haven’t, and gain more knowledge on where you can improve for future campaigns. However, with so many lead generation techniques available, it can be a challenge deciding which ones are worth trying for your business. Though there are plenty with the potential to work well for almost every type of company, we’ve broken the list down to 3 simple techniques that stand out from the rest:

1. Email Marketing

Even when you know who your target audience is, it can be difficult to appeal to them. Email marketing is effective because it is permission-based. It allows you to connect with those you know are already interested, engaging previous customers who can be brought back as new leads. Since email is accessible anywhere today with mobile marketing, customers who want to hear from you are able to conveniently read your messages anytime. It does not require a lot of money to create or maintain a solid email marketing campaign, and you are also provided with the perfect opportunity to test different marketing ideas and observe the ones that receive the most response.

2. Personalization

Consumers today are wary of outbound marketing efforts and expect a relevant experience, making the need for targeted content more important than ever. Remember that your leads are people. Show them that you value their time by being clear about what you’re offering. Optimize your landing pages to keep registration forms short and make your call to action stand out. Update your social media presence to consistently define your brand’s voice and make it recognizable everywhere. Be exclusive and conversational in your communications to create a sense of uniqueness and increase interest. Fine-tuning every aspect of the customer’s journey for personalization will build trust and make your company stand out from the competition, converting your leads to sales.

3. Complimentary Partnerships

The longer you’re a part of an industry, the more likely it is that you will be presented with opportunities to collaborate with others in it as well. Invite opportunities to work with marketers and companies that are complimentary to your business and its needs. Determining the ways you can benefit from one another’s skills, expertise and reach will allow you to generate leads for each other. Lead generation strategies developed between companies often provide long-term solutions, and also help improve your industry knowledge and credibility.

Implementing these 3 techniques will start you on a good path towards increased sales and provide your company with some simple ways to find out the overall strategy that will work best. Which techniques are you interested in trying for your lead generation? Let us know in the comments!