3 Effective Ways To Convert Blog Readers To Hot Leads

A blog that can convert readers to leads is an invaluable marketing tool, but to bring your blog to that level, you need more than just regular construction news updates. Authoritative content combined with a little direction will give your readers more reason to contact you.

Conversion strategies

1. Prioritize quality – To get your blog readers interested in doing business with you, you need to prove that you’re a trustworthy authority who offers something your competition doesn’t. Content that demonstrates expertise in your segment of the construction industry does exactly that. Instead of pushing out frequent short update posts, invest time in creating in-depth posts that offer real value to your target readers. As a bonus, these posts tend to get more links and shares, as well as higher search engine rankings.
2. Offer premium content – The content freely available on your blog is great for attracting new readers, but it’s not always enough to convert readers to leads. To nudge your readers in the right direction, make some of your most valuable content available only in exchange for an email address. This works best with content that solves a specific problem or provides concrete benefits. You might offer your best tips for restoring a historical home or your analysis of data on the most profitable segments of the commercial construction market.
3. Strategically position calls to action – If you know a little about blog writing, you’re probably already including basic calls to action (CTAs) at the end of your blog posts. While that’s an important step, there’s a lot more you can do to get your readers’ eyes on your CTAs. Include them in the first half of you post for readers who might not reach the end, and in your sidebar and a pop-up or screen overlay. Experiment with wording, formatting and placement, and track your results. For example, you might find a boldly colored graphic in the middle of your posts gets better results than the form in your sidebar.