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Speed to lead
HU Speed to lead (válaszidő az érdeklődőnek)
Definition
What is Speed to lead?
Speed to lead is the time between a prospect's first contact and your first meaningful reply. AI automation aims for under 60 seconds across phone, SMS, chat and email, because response time is the single strongest predictor of whether a lead converts; most SMEs still take hours or a day.
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How it is automated
A web form, missed call or inbound email triggers an instant acknowledgement, one or two qualifying questions, a CRM record with a score, and a task or calendar slot for a person. The report lists this among the four outcomes buyers actually pay for in 2025–2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is under a minute realistic for a small team?
For the first reply, yes, because it is automated. The human follow-up can come later; what matters is that the prospect hears back immediately.
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