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    Lead Forensics

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AUK company Lead Forensics offers their eponymous platform for lead generation and web analytics.N/A

    Similarweb

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AFor marketing managers, Similarweb offers competitive analysis across websites and apps, offering insights into traffic sources, user engagement, and market trends. Beyond SEO, Similarweb supports overall digital performance, helping businesses benchmark against competitors and uncover growth opportunities across industries.

    $129

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Lead ForensicsSimilarweb
    Editions & Modules
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    Sales Intelligence - Starter
    $129
    per month
    AI Search Intelligence - AEO Intelligence
    $129
    per month
    Web Intelligence - Entrepreneurs - Competitive Intelligence
    $199
    per month
    AI Search Intelligence - AEO & SEO & Competitive Intel
    $399
    per month
    Web Intelligence - Entrepreneurs - Competitive Intel & SEO & AEO
    $399
    per month
    AI Search Intelligence - AEO & SEO & Ads & Competitive Intel
    $649
    per month
    Web Intelligence - Entrepreneurs - Competitive Intel, SEO & AEO & Ads
    $649
    per month
    Stock Intelligence
    Contact Sales
    Retail Intelligence (for Brands or Retailer)
    Contact Sales
    App Intelligence
    Contact Sales
    Sales Intelligence - Business or Enterprise
    Custom
    Web Intelligence - Business & Enterprises
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Lead ForensicsSimilarweb
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    Lead ForensicsSimilarweb
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    Lead Forensics
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    Similarweb LTD
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    91%
    Would buy again
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    98%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
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    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    105 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
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    99%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Lead ForensicsSimilarweb
    Web Analytics
    Comparison of Web Analytics features of Lead Forensics and Similarweb
    Feature
    Lead Forensics
    8.6
    88 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Similarweb
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    Ratings
    Lead Conversion Tracking8.175 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bounce Rate Measurement8.262 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device and Browser Reporting8.571 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pageview Tracking8.981 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event Tracking8.564 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting in real-time8.975 Ratings00 Ratings
    Referral Source Tracking8.676 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customizable Dashboards8.980 Ratings00 Ratings
    SEO
    Comparison of SEO features of Lead Forensics and Similarweb
    Feature
    Lead Forensics
    -
    Ratings
    Similarweb
    8.0
    13 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Keyword analysis00 Ratings8.013 Ratings
    SERP ranking tracking00 Ratings7.29 Ratings
    Competitive analysis00 Ratings9.012 Ratings
    Market Research
    Comparison of Market Research features of Lead Forensics and Similarweb
    Feature
    Lead Forensics
    -
    Ratings
    Similarweb
    7.8
    14 Ratings
    13% below category average
    Competitor Research00 Ratings8.814 Ratings
    Competitor alerts00 Ratings8.68 Ratings
    Market Insights and Reports00 Ratings7.35 Ratings
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    Matomo Analytics
    Score9 out of 10
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    Siteimprove
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Chartbeat
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Lead ForensicsSimilarweb
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (111 ratings)
    8.2
    (118 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (93 ratings)
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    6.8
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Lead ForensicsSimilarweb
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Lead Forensics
    In my opinion, Lead Forensics is good for companies promoting a high-value ticket product on their website. If they are looking to maximize the results of their platform, LF is a good fit for their digital marketing strategy. If they are pushing a low-to-medium-ticket product, there is a higher risk that the platform will not be as relevant, because all the parts related to re-marketing and similar stuff can be done directly with Google tools, which are available to everyone.
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    Similarweb LTD
    Similarweb is our go-to tool for SEO research. We can identify high-value keywords, track our rankings, and monitor changes in our website's traffic. This data is invaluable for optimizing our content and ensuring we rank high on search engine results pages.
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    Pros
    Lead Forensics
    • Lead Forensics helps us see which companies are visiting our site, even if they don’t fill out a form. This gives us a chance to reach out to businesses that are already showing interest but might not have contacted us yet.
    • Instead of cold-calling random prospects, we can see which pages a company has viewed and how often they return. This helps us tailor our conversations based on what they’re actually interested in.
    • The Lead Forensics support team has been great whenever we’ve had questions. They’re quick to respond and always ready to help, whether it’s troubleshooting an issue or offering advice on how to get the most out of the platform.
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    Similarweb LTD
    • Competitive Analysis: Similarweb has provided us with a comprehensive toolkit for analyzing web traffic and audience behavior for various sports teams, leagues, and players. We can compare and contrast their online presence, helping us gain a competitive edge by understanding their digital strategies.
    • Sponsorship Decisions: Making informed sponsorship decisions is vital in sports. Similarweb assists us in evaluating potential sponsorships by providing insights into the online presence and reach of potential partners.
    • Audience Demographics: One of the standout features of Similarweb is its ability to provide detailed audience demographics. We can pinpoint the age groups, locations, and interests of online visitors, which is crucial for tailoring content, promotions, and sponsorship deals effectively.
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    Cons
    Lead Forensics
    • Better updates on companies' current names. Often if a company was a different company years ago it still says the old company name which is confusing.
    • Better identifying the correct location. Sometimes it seems like that the location coming up is the wrong location.
    • Giving a better understanding of how they got to the website would help too. Often is says "direct" but I would like to know if it was via a link from an email or what
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    Similarweb LTD
    • Sometimes I find it takes time to find exactly where a certain analysis I had looked at previously is when I go to replicated. Website could be streamlined that way.
    • You can only compare 5 companies at a time on the website but often I'd like to compare more. You can always download the data to compare two different searches, but that adds time.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Lead Forensics
    No answers on this topic
    Similarweb LTD
    I use it every single day and its essential to succeeding in my role
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    Usability
    Lead Forensics
    It is just a brilliant piece of software, and I discover more and more every time I meet with my account manager. The company missed a trick when it was first set up, as I believe they only used it to see who was looking at the site, but it can do so much more, and we would not be without it now. We have used it in relation to a cold-call campaign with Paragon to drive sales, but ultimately drilled down into who was coming to the site and whether they were our ideal customer.
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    Similarweb LTD
    Similarweb is a very easy to use tool and gives us data on the go. It takes only a few clicks to get the relevant data. However, I have deducted 2 points as it only allows us to add 5 websites at a time on the platform, and data availability is only for the last 37 months.
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    Support Rating
    Lead Forensics
    Top support from the Lead Forensics team. They take time to understand your business specifications, they make sure your needs are fulfilled, they show the new assets of the platform. The rythm for the business review is very flexible. You can access a live chat at any time. A lot of tutorials help you to deepen your skills in using the platform for your busines.
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    Similarweb LTD
    Support is just helpful and effective when you need them; we have only needed to contact them once about a misunderstanding while setting up our Market Analysis. Since we don't really contact them too often, it's hard to offer anything but a positive rating from the single positive experience we had with tech support.
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    Implementation Rating
    Lead Forensics
    No answers on this topic
    Similarweb LTD
    We liked it, things can always be better
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    Alternatives Considered
    Lead Forensics
    I’ve used SalesIntel primarily for contact data, but I haven’t explored its web tracking features. What sets Lead Forensics apart is how quickly it delivers actionable insights from site visits. It helps me identify engaged accounts and prioritize follow-up without extra effort. For our needs, Lead Forensics offered a more immediate impact on sales productivity and customer engagement.
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    Similarweb LTD
    Whilst data.ai has strong app competitor intelligence data, Similarweb do a better job of showing the upstream and downstair behaviour across desktop and mobile web. Additionally, Similarweb's channel marketing mix goes deeper and allows us to understand a wider set of channels and be able to get a holistic understanding of our overall marketing strategy performance
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    Return on Investment
    Lead Forensics
    • We are still in the very early stages of using Lead Forensics for our agency, but I can see that it could already be very useful to us as we haven't had insights like this previously.
    • Our very first use case with Lead Forensics was with a brand-new client and I would say it went exceptionally well. We were running a large media campaign for them, and it was very insightful to see how those specific businesses were getting to the site and what page they were going to. Like mentioned previously, this helped their very small sales team to go after businesses they know were interested in them.
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    Similarweb LTD
    • Boosting Organic Search Traffic: By leveraging the data and insights provided by Similarweb PRO, we have helped several businesses significantly improve their traffic from organic search. The platform's keyword research, competitor analysis, and market trend identification capabilities have enabled us to create tailored and effective SEO strategies for our clients, resulting in increased visibility and traffic growth.
    • Securing New Projects: Similarweb PRO's unique insights have given us a competitive edge in the consulting space, allowing us to secure projects by offering valuable information that other firms could not provide. Our ability to analyze competitors' strategies, track market trends, and assess marketing channel effectiveness using Similarweb PRO's data has made us stand out among other consulting firms, ultimately leading to new business opportunities and project wins.
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    ScreenShots

    Lead Forensics Screenshots

    Screenshot of Lead Forensics' insight with regard to who is visiting a website, where they have come from, how visits trend over time, what they have looked at on the site, as well as detailed firmographics about each and every business visitor identified. This is presented at a glance insight for marketers to understand website performance, weak spots, campaign effectiveness and market engagement.Screenshot of a view of which businesses are visiting a website, in real-time. Users can categorize visitors according to their stage in the sales pipeline and create actions based upon each visitor profile to commence further engagement, understand what each visit is interested in by reviewing the time they have spent on each page, and use this information to start valuable conversations, and review the contact information to commence pro-active engagement to give each customer and prospect an exceptional first impression.Screenshot of marketing campaign analytics that help locate which are driving high value opportunities to a website. Users can track changes over time to understand the success of specific campaigns and monitor the performance of social media, PPC, SEO and any other referring source, to optimize campaigns and invest marketing budget where campaigns are driving maximum engagement and return.Screenshot of detailed firmographics relating to each visiting business, used to qualify and score a visitor, according to their 'fit' for a business. This helps users to understand the size and scope of each visitor, identify where they are located and get their contact information. Automated lead scoring against any specific criteria can be used to focus on the highest priority opportunities, in order to acquire new business, expand existing customer revenues and deliver excellent levels of customer service.

    Similarweb Screenshots

    Screenshot of an analysis of a competitors' traffic spikes and trends over time.Screenshot of an analysis that tracks market performance trends to stay aligned with consumer demand, spot shifts early, and keep a brand's strategy in sync with the market.Screenshot of search volume trend monitoring, used to gauge any website’s health, understand shifts in interest and activity, and stay ahead of emerging patterns.Screenshot of an analysis of audience overlap to understand user behavior across websites, uncover shared traffic and keywords, and identify where audiences intersect.Screenshot of keyword research, displaying how competitors use the keyword, spot hidden opportunities, and craft winning strategies to own it.