Forms, Requests and Leads: Heart of Your Business π
Forms on your website are not just design elements, but a powerful tool for generating clients. Let's figure out how everything works.
In this section, we'll tell you in detail how to create effective forms, process requests, and turn website visitors into your business clients.
π What Is a Request Formβ
In Simple Termsβ
Request form is your tool for collecting information from potential clients. When a person visits your website and wants to receive a service, they fill out a form, and you receive this information.
Why Forms Are Neededβ
- Collect contacts β know how to contact
- Qualify clients β understand their needs
- Process automation β requests processed automatically
- Analytics β understand what interests clients
π― Types of Forms and Their Purposeβ
1. Callback Formβ
Purpose: Allow client to request a callback.
Fields:
- Client name
- Phone number
- Convenient time for call
- Brief description of question
Example Header: "Get Free Consultation"
2. Service Order Formβ
Purpose: Direct service order without call.
Fields:
- Name and contacts
- Service selection
- Additional requirements
- Agreement with terms
Example Header: "Order Service Online"
3. Consultation Booking Formβ
Purpose: Book meeting or consultation.
Fields:
- Name and contacts
- Desired date and time
- Consultation topic
- Preliminary questions
Example Header: "Book Expert Consultation"
4. Product Order Formβ
Purpose: Direct product order from website.
Fields:
- Delivery data
- Product selection and quantity
- Payment method
- Comment on order
Example Header: "Order Product with Delivery"
π How Forms Work on Your Websiteβ
Full Process with Requestβ
graph TD
A[Client visits website] --> B[Finds needed form]
B --> C[Fills information]
C --> D[Sends form]
D --> E[System checks data]
E --> F[Sends notification to you]
E --> G[Recording in CRM]
G --> H[Sends confirmation to client]
F --> I[You receive notification]
H --> J[Client waits for response]
I --> K[You contact client]
What Happens in Detailβ
1. Data Checkβ
When client sends form, system automatically checks:
- All fields filled β no empty cells
- Correct email β proper format
- Phone length β sufficient number of digits
- Compliance with template β if required
2. Notification to Youβ
System instantly sends you notification:
- Telegram message β with request information
- Email notification β to your work email
- Sound alert β sound signal (if configured)
3. Recording in CRMβ
All information is automatically saved in CRM system:
- Client card created β with full information
- Client type determined β new, returning, VIP
- Status set β "New request", "In progress", "Closed"
- Responsible assigned β manager who will work with client
4. Confirmation to Clientβ
Client receives automatic confirmation:
- Email with gratitude β "Thank you for contacting!"
- Information about next step β "We will contact you within 2 hours"
- Support contacts β in case of urgent questions
π‘ How to Create Effective Formβ
Principles of Good Formβ
1. Minimum Fieldsβ
Don't overload client with information. Only the most necessary.
| Bad | Good |
|---|---|
| Name, Surname, Patronymic, Phone, Email, Company, Position, City, Address, Question | Name, Phone, Question |
2. Clear Headersβ
Form header should answer the question "What will I get?"
| Bad | Good |
|---|---|
| "Feedback" | "Get Free Consultation" |
| "Fill form" | "Book Demo" |
3. Clear Calls to Actionβ
Button should speak of benefit for client.
| Bad | Good |
|---|---|
| "Send" | "Get Consultation" |
| "Leave request" | "Order Service" |
4. Visual Hierarchyβ
Important elements should be noticeable.
- Large header β so immediately clear
- Large button β contrasting color
- Simple input field β not overloaded with design
π How to Analyze Requestsβ
Statistics on Formsβ
1. Form Conversionβ
- How many visitors went to page
- How many filled form
- What percentage of conversion
Example: "100 visitors went to page, 15 filled form β conversion 15%"
2. Form Efficiencyβ
- Which forms work best
- At what time more requests
- Where from clients come
Example: "'Order Service' form conversion 20%, 'Callback' form 5%"
3. Request Geographyβ
- From which countries clients come
- Which cities most active
Example: "Most requests from Warsaw and Krakow"
What to Do with Analyticsβ
- Optimize forms β simplify complex ones
- Improve calls β make headers more attractive
- Test design β different colors and button placement
- Analyze refusals β why clients don't fill
π€ How Forms Work with Other Systemsβ
Integration with Telegramβ
- Instant notifications β you immediately see new requests
- Voice messages β if you prefer audio
- Reply buttons β quickly go to dialogue
Integration with CRMβ
- Automatic card creation β everything saved
- Automatic assignment β system itself selects manager
- Interaction history β all requests in one place
Integration with Email Mailingsβ
- Automatic welcomes β clients receive series of letters
- Segmentation by interests β based on form system determines interests
- Retargeting β if client didn't respond, system sends reminder
π― How to Work with Leadsβ
What Is a Leadβ
Lead (potential client) is a person who showed interest in your services and left contact information.
Lead Classificationβ
Hot Leadsβ
- Showed clear interest β requested specific service
- Ready to act β want to order service right now
- Deadlines defined β know when they need it
Warm Leadsβ
- Interested β studying information
- Not in hurry β want to think
- Need additional information β ask questions
Cold Leadsβ
- Just interested β general questions
- Not ready to decide β collecting information
- Delayed interest β may return later
Strategies for Working with Different Lead Typesβ
Hot Leadsβ
- Fast response β within an hour
- Direct offer β immediately name conditions
- Closing deal β don't miss the moment
Warm Leadsβ
- Educational approach β provide useful information
- Consultations β help with decision
- Reminders β gently remind about yourself
Cold Leadsβ
- Information collection β study needs
- Relationship building β establish contact
- Long-term strategy β prepare ground for future
β οΈ Common Mistakes and How to Avoidβ
1. Too Long Formsβ
Problem: Clients don't fill 10+ fields. Solution: Maximum 3-4 most important fields.
2. Unclear Headersβ
Problem: Clients don't understand what they get. Solution: Clear call to action in header.
3. No Confirmationβ
Problem: Clients don't know their request was accepted. Solution: Automatic confirmation after sending.
4. Slow Reactionβ
Problem: By the time of your answer, client already went to competitors. Solution: Automatic notifications and fast response.
What Next?β
- π Popular Automation Scenarios
- π Communication via Telegram
- π CRM System
- π Get Help with Forms