Guide
Choosing AI lead follow-up software.
Plenty of tools promise follow-up. Here is what actually matters for a small business owner.
The guide
AI lead follow-up software
Must-haves
- Replies in seconds, by text and phone.
- Sends from your business name and number.
- Follows a schedule and stops when people reply or say stop.
- Calls only at sensible hours.
- Shows you every conversation in one place.
Nice to have
- A score for each lead so you know who to call first.
- Booking into your calendar.
- A weekly review of what is working.
Questions to ask
- How fast is the first reply?
- Does it call, or only send emails?
- What does it cost per lead or per month?
- Can I stop or change it any time?
Questions
Common questions
How is this different from a CRM?
A CRM stores leads. Follow-up software works them: it texts, calls and books.
Is Sales AI follow-up software?
Yes. It texts, calls, qualifies, books and follows up, and keeps your leads in one place.
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