Lead Generation and Revenue Generation from Social Media

The leads and revenue generated from social media activity are a tangible indication of the returns on your investment in social media. There are various ways to measure this, from leads to sales, as well as traffic, views, referrals and engagements. 

While these results can be gratifying for a business, it must be noted that it takes considerable investment in terms of time and effort to be successful. A dedicated social media strategy is needed, which needs to work in conjunction with the overall marketing plan for a business. With this foundation, your social media activity will be directed towards generating leads and subsequent sales as well. 

Leads gained via social media require both reach and conversion among your prospective customers. These figures need to be maximised and measured. Brands on social media find the highest success rates when they can attract and engage their ideal customer personas. Finding and engaging with them requires the exploration of topics, networks and keywords which match the audience. 

Conversion refers to the capturing of contact details. This can be attained in the following ways:

• Lead generation forms 
• Interactive posts and stories
• Calls to action
• Links to optimised landing pages designed for mobile
• Referrals
• Competitions
• Discount codes and offers
• Advertising

Shoppable posts are a recent development via major social networks that allow for direct purchases to be made on the app. This will improve the lead generation and revenue of businesses, provided they can conduct social selling effectively. 

Leads can be generated directly on social media platforms, or these platforms can be used to direct people to other channels where leads are then captured. To entice someone to share their information with you, a business needs to present an offer of value in exchange. From that point on, those leads need to be nurtured on an ongoing basis. 

This is why the content shared on social media plays a vital role. It requires the following:

• Timeliness and consistency with responses which are best achieved with automation
• Personalisation to add an intimate and more binding relationship with potential customers who seek direct communication
• Optimisation to increase your reach organically
• Incentives that are enticing enough for your audience and meet their expectations once delivered
• Varied content, from diverse formats (including video) to a range of types of content and platforms used
• Community building to create loyalty among converted leads and aspiration to become part of that for those who aren’t there yet

Nexa has worked with several companies to create social media strategies that drive leads and revenue. From the concept to the creation, management and measurement of your social media, our team of specialists can help your business to grow.