How It Started
I’ve spent years in MarTech and engineering, building tools that qualify leads for enterprise companies. But when it came to my own consultancy, I was flying blind. I’d get inquiries, hop on calls, and often realize 10 minutes in that we weren’t a fit. That’s a waste of everyone’s time. So we built what we know - a lead qualification system that runs silently in the background, scoring visitors based on genuine engagement signals. If you’re reading this, exploring our tools, and spending real time understanding what we offer, we want to know about it. If you’re just bouncing through, that’s cool too - but neither of us needs to pretend it’s more than that.How The Scoring Works
The Point System
Every action you take has a value:- Page View: 5 points (you showed up)
- Scroll to 25%: 2 points (you started reading)
- Scroll to 50%: 3 points (you’re interested)
- Scroll to 75%: 5 points (you’re engaged)
- Scroll to 100%: 7 points (you’re thorough)
- 30 seconds on page: 3 points (not a bounce)
- 60 seconds on page: 5 points (actually reading)
- 2+ minutes on page: 10 points (deep engagement)
- Copy code block: 10 points (hands-on interest)
- Use a tool: 15 points (practical engagement)
- Perform calculation: 20 points (solving real problems)
- Visit contact page: 50 points (high intent)
Engagement Levels
- Cold (0-999 points): Just browsing
- Warm (1000-2499 points): Showing interest
- Hot (2500-4999 points): Actively engaged
- Qualified (5000+ points): Ready for a conversation
Real-Time Toast Notifications
As you browse and your engagement level changes, you’ll see subtle toast notifications appear in the corner of your screen. These aren’t just notifications - they’re real-time feedback on your engagement journey:- ❄️ Cold Toast: “Getting started - Keep exploring to warm things up!”
- 🔥 Warm Toast: “You’re warming up! Your engagement is growing.”
- 🔥 Hot Toast: “Things are heating up! You’re highly engaged.”
- 🎯 Qualified Toast: “You’re a qualified lead! We should definitely talk.”
The Smart Signals
Beyond points, we track behavioral patterns that indicate real interest:Content Patterns
- Multi-page visitor: You’re exploring beyond the landing page
- Deep explorer: 5+ unique pages viewed
- Deep content consumer: Reading to the bottom of multiple articles
- Case study reader: Looking at real examples
- Tool user: Actually trying the solutions
Time Investment
- Engaged reader: Averaging 60+ seconds per page
- High time investment: 5+ minutes total on site
Intent Signals
- Contact visitor: Checked out how to reach me
- Booking intent: Clicked on consultation links
- Company info provided: Shared who you are
- Email provided: Opened a direct line
Why This Matters
For you, this means no time wasted on calls that won’t go anywhere. By the time we connect, we already understand your level of interest and what you’re looking for. Our first conversation can skip the basics and dive straight into solving your actual problems. You’re not just another “lead” in a CRM - you’re someone whose specific interests and challenges we understand. From our perspective, we can prioritize high-intent prospects and understand what content resonates. We know which problems you’re trying to solve based on the pages you’ve explored and the tools you’ve tested. This means we can prepare for our conversation properly, with relevant case studies and solutions that match your needs.The Technical Implementation
This system is built with:- Pure JavaScript: No heavy analytics platforms
- LocalStorage: Your data stays in your browser
- Real-time tracking: Updates as you browse
- Session awareness: Handles tab switches and returns
- Page-centric data: Detailed engagement per page
- Time spent
- Scroll depth
- Links clicked
- Actions taken
- Content categories viewed
What Happens When You’re Qualified
When you hit 5000 points (qualified lead), we get a notification with:- Your engagement score and signals
- Top pages you’ve spent time on
- Tools you’ve used
- Content categories that interest you
- Your overall journey through the site
- What you’re looking for
- Which solutions resonate
- Where you’re spending time
- What problems you’re solving
The Philosophy
This is the same approach we help companies implement:- Respect the visitor’s time: Don’t make them fill out forms for basic content
- Measure real engagement: Not just pageviews, but meaningful interaction
- Qualify through behavior: Actions speak louder than form fields
- Focus on fit: Not every visitor needs to be a lead
- Prepare for success: When someone is ready, be ready for them
Try It Yourself
Want to see your scoring in action? Here’s what to do:- Open your browser console (F12)
- Type:
WithSeismicTracker.enableDebug()
- Browse around and watch your score update
- Type:
WithSeismicTracker.getProfile()
to see your full profile
Testing the Toast Notifications
Want to see all the toast notifications in action? Open your console and run:Gamification & Achievement System
Beyond just scoring, I’ve added a full achievement system that makes browsing more engaging. You’re not just accumulating points - you’re unlocking badges for different behaviors. Check your achievements displayed at the top of your profile card above!Available Achievements
- 👣 First Steps: Visit your first page (you already have this!)
- 🗺️ Explorer: Visit 5 different pages
- 🤿 Deep Diver: Scroll to 100% on 3 pages
- ⚡ Speed Reader: Visit 10 pages in under 5 minutes
- 📚 Dedicated Reader: Spend over 10 minutes reading
- 📊 Case Study Enthusiast: Read 3 case studies
- 🔧 Tool Tester: Try at least one tool
- 🦉 Night Owl: Browse after midnight
- 🐦 Early Bird: Browse before 7 AM
- 🔄 Return Visitor: Come back for a second visit
- 💼 Serious Buyer: Visit pricing and contact pages
- 📋 Code Copier: Copy a code block
- 🕵️ Tracker Detective: Discover this lead qualifier case study (you have this!)
- 📈 Insider Trading: Read 100% of how I’m tracking you (scroll to the bottom of this page!)
- 🏆 Engagement Champion: Reach ‘Hot’ engagement level
- 👑 Qualified Legend: Become a qualified lead (5000 points)
Why Gamification?
This isn’t just for fun (though it is fun). Gamification serves real business purposes:- Increased Engagement: Achievements give visitors reasons to explore more content
- Behavioral Insights: Achievement patterns reveal visitor interests and intent
- Memorable Experience: People remember sites that surprise and delight them
- Qualification Signals: Achievement combinations indicate buying readiness
- Return Incentive: Unfinished achievements encourage return visits
Implementation Notes
The achievement system is lightweight and runs entirely client-side:- Achievements check conditions in real-time as you browse
- Unlocked achievements persist in localStorage
- Toast notifications appear with a 1.5-second stagger for multiple unlocks
- Each achievement has an icon, name, and description for clarity
- The profile component displays your achievement collection
- SaaS: Unlock features through exploration
- E-commerce: Reward browsing patterns with discounts
- Content Sites: Badge readers for completion milestones
- B2B: Identify champions through engagement achievements
How to Build It Yourself
Step 1: Set Up Your Storage Layer
Start with a visitor profile structure in localStorage that persists across sessions:Step 2: Track Page Views and Navigation
Set up page tracking that works with SPAs and traditional sites:Step 3: Implement Scroll Tracking
Track how deeply users engage with your content:Step 4: Track Time on Page
Measure real engagement time, accounting for tab switches:Step 5: Track High-Intent Actions
Capture actions that indicate buying intent:Step 6: Implement the Scoring System
Create a flexible scoring system with configurable weights:Step 7: Detect Behavioral Signals
Identify patterns that indicate real interest:Step 8: Add Notifications and Webhooks
Alert your team when someone becomes qualified:Step 9: Create a Debug Interface
Add console commands for testing and monitoring:Key Implementation Decisions
When building your own system, you’ll face several architectural choices. Client-side tracking (like mine) is faster and more privacy-friendly, but server-side tracking gives you better data persistence and cross-device capabilities. For storage, localStorage offers simplicity, cookies enable cross-subdomain tracking, while a server database provides permanence and better analytics capabilities. Start with conservative scoring weights and adjust based on actual conversion correlation data. Most importantly, always respect GDPR and CCPA requirements - track behavior patterns, not personal data without explicit consent.Supercharging with N8N Workflows
Real-Time Lead Routing
Connect your tracker to N8N to trigger automated workflows when someone qualifies:N8N Workflow Ideas
🔄 Instant Slack Alert
Notify sales team immediately when someone hits qualified status with context
about what they’ve been viewing
📧 Smart Email Sequence
Trigger personalized email campaigns based on specific page combinations
viewed
🎯 CRM Enrichment
Create or update CRM records with behavioral data before the first call
🤖 AI Lead Scoring
Feed behavior patterns to AI to predict conversion probability and suggest
next best action
📊 Custom Audiences
Sync qualified visitors to ad platforms for retargeting with specific offers
📅 Calendar Automation
Auto-schedule follow-ups based on engagement patterns and timezone
Qualified Lead Workflow
Sales & Marketing Benefits
For Sales Teams
Sales teams get pre-qualified conversations where they already know the prospect’s interests before the first call. This enables behavior-based talking points - imagine starting a conversation with “I noticed you spent time on our API docs and ran three calculations in our pricing tool.” The timing intelligence means reaching out when engagement is highest, not just when a form is filled. Marketing provides context-rich handoffs with complete journey data, so sales knows exactly which problems the prospect is trying to solve.For Marketing Teams
Marketing teams can finally see which pages drive real engagement, not just vanity pageview metrics. You’ll understand the actual paths visitors take to conversion, giving you true journey mapping insights. Attribution becomes clearer when you track multi-touch engagement across sessions, and you can trigger dynamic content based on specific behavior patterns. It’s the difference between guessing what works and knowing what converts.ROI Metrics You Can Track
The system gives you concrete metrics to optimize: Lead velocity shows how fast visitors progress through engagement levels, helping you identify content that accelerates the journey. Content ROI reveals which pieces correlate with qualified leads, not just traffic. You can measure engagement decay to understand how long before engaged visitors go cold, and find the exact score threshold that predicts actual conversions.Industry-Specific Applications
SaaS Companies
For SaaS businesses, you can track feature page visits to understand exactly what functionality prospects are looking for. Score visitors based on their documentation reading patterns and pricing calculator usage - someone who reads your API docs and uses your ROI calculator is far more qualified than someone who just browses features. You can even identify expansion opportunities in existing accounts by tracking which advanced features they’re researching.E-commerce
E-commerce sites can score based on category depth and return visit patterns. Track cart abandonment with full context of what they viewed before leaving, and identify high-value customers before they make their first purchase based on their browsing intensity and product research depth.Agencies & Consultancies
Agencies can qualify prospects based on which case studies they read and how deeply they explore your process pages. Tool usage reveals technical sophistication - are they just browsing or actually testing your solutions? Their behavior on pricing pages can indicate budget range without asking a single question.Content Publishers
Publishers can identify super readers who are prime candidates for premium subscriptions based on article completion rates and session frequency. Track topic preferences to personalize content recommendations, and provide advertisers with real engagement metrics, not just impressions.Advanced Tracking Techniques
Multi-Domain Tracking
To track visitors across multiple domains or subdomains, you can share the visitor ID through cookies set at the root domain level, or pass it via URL parameters for true cross-domain tracking. This maintains context as prospects move between your marketing site, app, and documentation.Predictive Scoring
Privacy & Ethics Considerations
Best Practices
Transparency is key - tell visitors you’re tracking engagement, just like I’m doing here. Respect privacy by never tracking personal data without explicit consent, and always provide control through opt-out mechanisms and data deletion options. Use secure storage with encryption for any sensitive data, and implement automatic data expiration to comply with GDPR requirements. Remember, the goal is to understand interest and intent, not to surveil individuals.The Bottom Line
This lead qualifier is exactly what we build for clients - intelligent, behavioral tracking that identifies real interest without being intrusive. It’s the difference between “spray and pray” marketing and actually understanding who’s interested in what you offer. If you’ve made it this far, you’re already at “warm” or higher. That tells us this approach resonates with you. Maybe you’re thinking about your own lead qualification challenges. Maybe you’re wondering how this could work for your business. Either way, your behavior is telling a story. And we’re listening.Frequently Asked Questions
How does this track me without being creepy or invasive?
How does this track me without being creepy or invasive?
It only tracks anonymous behavioral data - what pages you visit, how long you stay, and what actions you take. No personal information is collected unless you choose to provide it. Everything stays in your browser’s localStorage and only aggregates into engagement patterns, not personal surveillance.
What happens when I become a 'qualified lead'?
What happens when I become a 'qualified lead'?
You get a notification, and we receive an alert with your behavioral context - which pages you spent time on, what tools you used, and your overall engagement pattern. This helps us prepare for our conversation with relevant case studies and solutions that match your demonstrated interests.
Can I see exactly what data is being collected about me?
Can I see exactly what data is being collected about me?
Yes! Open your browser console and type
WithSeismicTracker.getProfile()
to see your complete profile including scores, achievements, page data, and behavioral signals. You can also enable debug mode with WithSeismicTracker.enableDebug()
to see real-time tracking.How accurate is the lead scoring system?
How accurate is the lead scoring system?
The scoring correlates strongly with actual buying intent because it tracks real engagement behaviors, not just demographics. Someone who reads case studies, uses tools, and spends time on pricing pages is genuinely interested. It’s behavior-based qualification, not guesswork.
Why use this instead of traditional lead forms?
Why use this instead of traditional lead forms?
Forms create friction and often get filled out by low-intent visitors just to access content. Behavioral tracking identifies genuine interest without barriers. You get qualified leads who have already demonstrated engagement rather than tire-kickers filling out forms for gated content.
How does this work with GDPR and privacy laws?
How does this work with GDPR and privacy laws?
It’s designed for compliance - no personal data collection without consent, anonymous tracking only, data stored locally in your browser, and full transparency about what’s tracked. Users can see their data and have control over it. It tracks behavior patterns, not personal information.
Can this work for any type of business?
Can this work for any type of business?
Yes, but it’s most effective for businesses with complex sales cycles and multiple touchpoints - SaaS, agencies, consultancies, B2B services. E-commerce and content sites benefit too. The key is having enough content and tools for visitors to demonstrate genuine engagement patterns.
What's the technical setup required to implement this?
What's the technical setup required to implement this?
It’s pure JavaScript that can be added to any website. No external dependencies or heavy analytics platforms required. The system uses localStorage for data persistence and can integrate with existing CRM systems via webhooks. Most implementations take 1-2 days to deploy.
How do the achievement notifications work?
How do the achievement notifications work?
Achievements unlock based on specific behaviors - reading case studies, using tools, spending time on key pages. When you unlock one, you see a purple toast notification. It’s gamification that encourages deeper engagement while giving me insights into your interests and buying stage.
What makes this better than Google Analytics for lead qualification?
What makes this better than Google Analytics for lead qualification?
Google Analytics shows what happened, but doesn’t score engagement or trigger actions in real-time. This system actively identifies when someone becomes sales-ready and provides actionable context for conversations. It’s designed for lead qualification, not just traffic analysis.
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