Lead Scoring: How to Prioritize the Leads That Actually Convert
Overview
Quick Summary
Lead scoring ranks your leads by how likely they are to buy, using signals like behaviour (opens, clicks, visits) and fit (industry, size, role) — so your reps spend time on the prospects that convert, not the ones that never will. It's one of the highest-ROI things you can automate in a CRM.
Here's how lead scoring works and how to set it up.
What is Lead Scoring?
Lead scoring assigns each lead a score based on how closely they match your ideal customer and how engaged they are. The higher the score, the hotter the lead. With lead scoring in GetBiz CRM, this happens automatically, so the best leads always rise to the top.
The Two Types of Signals
| Signal type | Examples | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Industry, company size, job title, region | Is this the right kind of customer? |
| Behaviour | Email opens, link clicks, pricing-page visits, demo requests | How interested are they right now? |
The best models combine both: a great fit who's highly engaged is your hottest lead.
How to Build a Lead Scoring Model
- Define your ideal customer — what does a great-fit lead look like?
- List buying signals — which actions show real intent?
- Assign points — weight each signal by how predictive it is.
- Set a threshold — the score at which a lead is "sales-ready."
- Route hot leads instantly — pair scoring with assignment rules.
- Review and tune — check which scores actually convert and adjust.
Lead Scoring Best Practices
- Combine fit and behaviour — neither alone is enough.
- Add negative scores — unsubscribes and bad-fit traits should lower scores.
- Decay old activity — engagement from 6 months ago matters less.
- Keep it simple to start — a basic model beats no model.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lead scoring? It's a method of ranking leads by their likelihood to convert, based on fit and behaviour signals, so reps prioritise the best ones.
Is lead scoring automatic? Yes. In GetBiz CRM, leads are scored automatically as they engage, and the hottest rise to the top of every rep's list.
How do I know if my model works? Track conversion rate by score band. If high scores convert far better than low ones, your model is working.
Convert More With Smarter Prioritization
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