Measure cost per qualified lead instead of cheap form fills
A low cost per lead can hide poor-fit enquiries, duplicate records and unreachable contacts. Cost per qualified lead connects acquisition spend to the people sales can meaningfully help.
Define qualification before comparing channels
Write the minimum fit and intent conditions. Apply them consistently and allow for the same follow-up period across channels. Divide attributable channel spend by qualified leads, then examine conversion and contribution. Keep raw lead cost visible so the team can diagnose where quality changes.
A worked example
Campaign A generates 100 forms for an illustrative ₹10,000 but only 10 qualified leads. Campaign B generates 40 forms for ₹8,000 and 20 qualified leads. Their qualified lead costs are ₹1,000 and ₹400 respectively.
Illustrative scenario; this is not a claim about an actual Conxn client or guaranteed results.
Your action checklist
- Agree the qualification rule
- Deduplicate records before analysis
- Compare downstream conversion as well as cost
Should the cheapest qualified lead always win?
No. Sales cycle, order value, margin and retention may differ. Use the measure as one input rather than a complete investment rule.
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