Lead generation is the process of attracting and converting potential customers (or “leads”) who have shown interest in a company’s product or service. It involves strategies to capture contact information such as email addresses, phone numbers, or other data. These leads are then nurtured and moved through the sales funnel with the goal of eventually converting them into paying customers.

Common lead generation tactics include:

Content marketing (e.g., blogs, white papers)

Social media marketing

Email marketing

Paid advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads)

Webinars or events

Landing pages and forms


Lead generation is an essential component of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing strategies.