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Free trial vs. demo: What’s more effective in B2B SaaS ads?

Martech

Resistance from prospects to lead generation and sales-led strategies is not uncommon today. The results Among the findings: A demo CTA generally drew a higher conversion rate, but the free trial call to action drove a higher click-through rate (CTR). “We’re starting to see the transition,” he said.

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Lead gen tactics for B2B: Best of the MarTechBot

Martech

For this prompt, try selecting the Demand/Lead generation expert. There are many possibilities, depending on the human user’s industry and main objectives: Before we start, in addition to your other context, you are heading lead generation for a B2B financial services company. Tone) Please keep the language simple.

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What 54 Google Ads experiments taught me about lead gen

Search Engine Land

TL;DR We ran 54 experiments over two years covering a range of features for a lead generation business. For ad copy tests, we also used CTR.) This article delves into those tests, explaining the rationale behind them, the outcomes achieved and the implications for your own Google Ads accounts. Business email address Sign me up!

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7 vanity metrics marketers should avoid, and 7 to replace them

Martech

Suggested replacement: Email click-through rate (CTR) and conversion rate Why they’re stronger: CTR tells you your audience found your content compelling enough to click on a link in the email. lead magnet download, webinar registration, sales inquiry) directly ties your email efforts to business outcomes.

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Digital marketing primer: Understanding strategies and measuring success

Search Engine Land

Click-through rate (CTR): The percentage of users who click on your search engine listing compared to the number of times it’s shown. Lead generation: The number of leads generated through content offers (e.g., Conversion rate: The percentage of content readers who convert into leads or customers.

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6 B2B paid media platforms where you can advertise effectively

Martech

Beyond brand awareness, LinkedIn is highly effective for lead generation and conversions: Lead generation ads : Capture contact information directly in the feed. Can you capture leads on Reddit? Leverage lead generation ads : Capture user information directly in the feed, similar to LinkedIn.

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The Definitive 2025 Guide to Sales Metrics & KPIs That Drive Revenue

RingDNA

Sales Sequence Email Open Rate/CTR Key Question it Answers: Which email messages are prospects opening and which clicking on? Even waiting 30 minutes to follow up with hot inbound leads can have a catastrophic effect on inbound sales ROI. Value: Leads by campaign is traditionally a marketing metric.