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Lead Generation & Funnel

In B2B, weeks to months pass between first contact and enquiry, and in that time the funnel breaks in the same places every time: too many options, a missing next step, an offer half the buying group never gets to see. These articles show how to tell where a lead actually stands.

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15 articles

Schematic comparison: inquiries through the owner fluctuate strongly, inquiries through a system rise predictably.
Lead Generation & Funnel

New Customers Only Come Through the Owner? How SMEs Get Predictable B2B Inquiries Without the Owner Doing the Selling

When new customers only come through the owner, growth becomes a bottleneck. How SMEs build a system for predictable inquiries and booked first calls.

5 min read

Abstract 3D illustration: five interlocking glass shapes symbolizing the multi-stage lead generation process
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B2B Lead Generation: Strategies, Channels, and Costs for the Mid-Market in the DACH Region

B2B lead generation in the DACH region: how mid-sized companies win leads predictably. Strategies, channels, costs, and the 5-building-block system. Without cold outreach.

19 min read

LinkedIn lead generation for B2B in the DACH region: personal profiles instead of a company page
Lead Generation & Funnel

LinkedIn Lead Generation for B2B: What Actually Works in the DACH Region

LinkedIn lead generation for B2B in the DACH region: current 2026 figures, the new algorithm, five building blocks, a weekly routine, and costs. A practical guide from Lilox.

13 min read

Abstract graphic: many equally strong shapes crowded together on the left, a single clear shape with space around it on the right.
Lead Generation & Funnel

Why Too Many Options in B2B Can Lower Your Conversion

Too many options slow down B2B decisions. Why less choice brings more leads – with a clear structure for higher conversion.

4 min read

Abstract graphic: a sequence of gates growing ever narrower, with a group rather than a single dot passing through the last one.
Lead Generation & Funnel

The 4 Stages of Lead Generation and What You Need to Watch Out For

Awareness, Interest, Consideration, Action: the four stages of lead generation, with tactics, metrics, and FAQ for digital B2B sales.

10 min read

Infographic: Sales funnel with four phases – Awareness, Interest, Decision, Action
Lead Generation & Funnel

What Is a Sales Funnel and How Do I Build One?

Sales funnel explained simply: the four phases, how to build one, and why it's essential in B2B sales – with practical tips and FAQ.

5 min read

Infographic: Success factors for converting B2B landing pages
Lead Generation & Funnel

Conversion Instead of Clicks: How to Actually Sell With Landing Pages in B2B

How B2B landing pages turn traffic into real leads: clarity, relevance, trust, plus the tools and numbers that actually drive conversion.

5 min read

Abstract graphic: a smooth funnel from which a bright ribbon breaks out over the rim instead of sinking.
Lead Generation & Funnel

B2B Sales Funnel: Why Many Funnels Don't Work – and How to Do It Better

Many B2B sales funnels lose leads. The 3 biggest mistakes – and how segmentation, nurturing and CRM get you more closed deals, without more leads.

4 min read

Infographic: the B2B buying team and its information needs
Lead Generation & Funnel

Buyer Enablement: How You Make the Purchase Decision Easier for Your Customers

Buyer enablement in B2B: how you make your customers' internal purchase decision easier – with role-specific supporting arguments and a clear decision roadmap.

3 min read

Infographic: Five content formats for the pre-sales phase
Lead Generation & Funnel

Pre-Sales Content: Which Content Prepares Your Sales Team – Before It Even Starts

Pre-sales content prepares leads before the first call: which formats work, how to structure them, where to place them – and what pre-sales content is not.

5 min read

Abstract graphic: a densely linked ring of nodes around a shared centre, with the lines banking up at one large dark node.
Lead Generation & Funnel

Buying Groups in B2B: Why You Have to Convince More Than One Person

Buying groups in B2B: 13 internal participants and nine external influencers carry the decision. Here's how to address the whole committee – with stakeholder analysis, role-specific messaging, and the right content.

4 min read

Infographic: Modern B2B funnel as a journey – Awareness, Consideration, Decision
Lead Generation & Funnel

How a Modern B2B Funnel Really Works – Beyond the Theory

The B2B funnel isn't a linear pipeline but a network of touchpoints. How modern funnels work as a system – from awareness to decision.

4 min read

Visual: difference between interest and purchase intent based on signals
Lead Generation & Funnel

The Difference Between Interest and Real Purchase Intent in B2B

Interest isn't purchase intent. Here's how to recognize where a lead really stands in the B2B process — and prioritize resources and real opportunities correctly.

3 min read

Infographic: 5 reasons why B2B websites don't generate leads
Lead Generation & Funnel

Why Many B2B Websites Don't Generate Leads – and What You Can Do About It

Nice design, but no inquiries? The 5 most common reasons why B2B websites don't generate leads – and how to turn your site into a lead machine.

6 min read

Infographic: LinkedIn lead generation in three steps – optimize profile, connect with target audience, win meetings
Lead Generation & Funnel

Three Building Blocks, One System: How LinkedIn Becomes Your Strongest B2B Channel

Organic, ads, and outreach working together: why profiles beat logos, what actually works on LinkedIn — and what you can skip. With FAQ.

4 min read

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