Admin & Analytics

Lead Management

Complete guide to managing, organizing, and nurturing leads in the Maru Lead Generation Engine.

Maru Team
12 min read
Updated December 23, 2024

Lead Management Overview

The Lead Management section of your admin dashboard provides comprehensive tools for viewing, organizing, and managing all leads captured through your assessment tools. It serves as your central hub for lead nurturing and follow-up activities.

Lead Management Features

  • Complete Lead Database: All captured leads in one place
  • Advanced Filtering: Find leads by multiple criteria
  • Detailed Lead Profiles: Comprehensive lead information
  • Assessment History: All assessments completed by each lead
  • Export Capabilities: Download lead data for external use

Accessing Lead Data

1

Navigate to Leads Section

From the admin dashboard, access the leads section:

Dashboard → Leads (in main navigation)
Or click "View All Leads" from dashboard quick actions
2

Lead List Overview

The leads list displays key information in a table format:

Default Columns Displayed:

  • Email: Lead's email address
  • Company: Company name
  • Industry: Business sector
  • Lead Score: Overall assessment score
  • Assessments: Number completed
  • Last Activity: Most recent interaction
  • Created: When lead was first captured
  • Status: Lead qualification status
3

Pagination and Display Options

Control how leads are displayed:

  • Results per page: Choose 25, 50, or 100 leads per page
  • Column customization: Show/hide specific columns
  • Sorting options: Click column headers to sort
  • Search functionality: Quick search across all fields

Understanding Lead Details

Lead Profile Information

Click on any lead to view their complete profile:

📊 Basic Information

  • • Email address and contact details
  • • Company name and website URL
  • • Industry and company size
  • • Geographic location (if available)
  • • Lead source and referral information

🎯 Assessment Data

  • • Overall lead score and breakdown
  • • Individual assessment results
  • • AI-generated recommendations
  • • Assessment completion timestamps
  • • Performance factor analysis

📈 Engagement Metrics

  • • Number of assessments completed
  • • Time spent on each assessment
  • • Return visits and engagement level
  • • Download and interaction history
  • • Email engagement (if integrated)

🔄 Activity Timeline

  • • Chronological activity history
  • • Assessment completion events
  • • System interactions and updates
  • • Notes and manual updates
  • • Integration events (CRM sync, etc.)

Lead Scoring Breakdown

Each lead's score is calculated based on multiple factors:

Score Components:

Website Quality Assessment25%
Tech Stack Maturity25%
Content Quality Score25%
SEO Readiness Level25%

Filtering and Sorting

Advanced Filtering Options

Use filters to find specific leads or segments:

📅 Date Range Filters

Filter leads by creation date, last activity, or assessment completion

Options: Today, This Week, This Month, Last 30 Days, Custom Range

🏢 Company Filters

Segment leads by industry, company size, or geographic location

Categories: Industry, Company Size (Startup/SMB/Enterprise), Location

🎯 Performance Filters

Filter by lead score ranges, assessment completion, or engagement level

Ranges: High Score (80+), Medium (60-79), Low (0-59), Custom Range

🔧 Assessment Filters

Filter by specific assessment types completed or assessment status

Types: Lead Score, Pipeline Leak, Proposal, Tech Audit, All/None

Sorting and Organization

Sorting Options

  • By Score: Highest to lowest performing leads
  • By Date: Most recent or oldest leads first
  • By Company Size: Enterprise, SMB, then Startup
  • By Activity: Most or least recently active
  • Alphabetical: By company name or email address

Saved Filters and Views

Create and save custom filter combinations:

1

Create Custom Filter

Combine multiple filters to create targeted lead segments:

  • Apply desired filters (industry, score range, date, etc.)
  • Click "Save Filter" button
  • Name your filter (e.g., "High-Score Tech Companies")
  • Choose whether to make it a default view
2

Quick Filter Examples

Common Filter Combinations:

  • Hot Leads: Score 80+, Last 7 days, Completed 2+ assessments
  • Enterprise Prospects: Company size = Enterprise, Score 60+
  • Tech Industry: Industry = Technology, Any score, Last 30 days
  • Inactive Leads: No activity > 30 days, Score > 50

Lead Actions and Updates

Individual Lead Actions

Actions available for each lead:

✏️ Edit Lead Information

Update contact details, company info, or add notes

Useful for data cleanup and additional context

📧 Export Lead Data

Download individual lead profile and assessment results

Available in PDF, CSV, or JSON formats

🔄 Sync to CRM

Push lead data to connected CRM systems

Supports HubSpot, Salesforce, and others

📝 Add Notes

Add internal notes and follow-up reminders

Track conversations and next steps

Bulk Actions

Perform actions on multiple leads simultaneously:

1

Select Multiple Leads

Use checkboxes to select leads for bulk actions:

  • Check individual leads or use "Select All" option
  • Apply filters first to target specific segments
  • Bulk actions appear when leads are selected
2

Available Bulk Actions

Bulk Operations:

  • Export Selected: Download data for chosen leads
  • Add to Campaign: Add leads to email marketing campaigns
  • Update Status: Change lead qualification status
  • Sync to CRM: Push multiple leads to CRM system
  • Add Tags: Apply labels for organization
  • Delete Leads: Remove leads from system (use carefully)

Lead Status Management

Track lead progression through your sales process:

New

Recently captured

Needs qualification

Qualified

Meets criteria

Ready for outreach

Contacted

Outreach initiated

Awaiting response

Converted

Became customer

Success!

Lead Nurturing Workflows

Automated Follow-up

Set up automated email sequences based on lead scores and assessment results. High-scoring leads can receive immediate follow-up, while lower scores enter nurturing campaigns to improve their readiness over time.

Data Export and Integration

Export lead data for use in external systems:

How to export leads to CSV

1. Apply any desired filters to select specific leads

2. Click "Export" button in the top right of leads list

3. Choose "CSV" format and select fields to include

4. Download file and open in Excel or Google Sheets

How to sync leads to HubSpot

1. Ensure HubSpot integration is configured in Settings

2. Select leads to sync (or use "Sync All" option)

3. Click "Sync to CRM" and choose HubSpot

4. Map fields and confirm sync operation

How to create lead segments

1. Use filters to identify leads with common characteristics

2. Save the filter combination with a descriptive name

3. Use segments for targeted campaigns and analysis

4. Monitor segment performance over time

Best Practices for Lead Management

Management Tips

  • Regular Review: Check new leads daily and high-score leads immediately
  • Quick Response: Contact leads within 24 hours of assessment completion
  • Segmentation: Create targeted segments for personalized outreach
  • Data Hygiene: Keep lead information updated and remove duplicates
  • Follow-up Tracking: Use notes and status updates to track progress

Next Steps

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