You’re Losing Sales You Should Be Closing — Here’s Why

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You’re probably losing leads who were ready to buy — they just needed one more touch. They visited your site, watched your video, or clicked your email. And then… they disappeared.

This isn’t a traffic problem. It’s a follow-up problem. Most businesses focus so much on getting attention, they forget to keep it.

The solution? Multichannel retargeting. It keeps your brand in front of warm prospects — across email, social media, display ads, and video — so when they’re ready to take action, they choose you.

Here’s why this matters:

  • Multichannel campaigns drive 7x higher response rates than single-channel outreach
  • They create 3x stronger brand recall, so you’re top of mind
  • And they lead to 58% more conversions, turning missed chances into closed deals

What Is Multichannel Retargeting?

Multichannel retargeting means showing up for your prospects in more than one place — not just email, not just social ads. It’s a consistent presence across platforms like:

  • Facebook and Instagram
  • Google Display Network
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Email sequences

The goal isn’t to overwhelm people. It’s to show up where they already are — in natural, relevant ways. Someone sees your ad on LinkedIn in the morning, a helpful blog post in the afternoon, and a reminder email in the evening. Each one reinforces trust and keeps you in the conversation — even when you’re not actively selling.

How to Use Multichannel Retargeting to Boost Conversions

You don’t need to overhaul your entire marketing system. Start by implementing these three high-leverage strategies:

  1. Preheating: Warm Them Up Before You Reach Out

What it is: Showing up before the pitch. Whether you’re cold calling, attending a trade show, or inviting people to a webinar, preheating makes your brand familiar before you ask for anything.

How to do it:

  • Upload your prospect list to Facebook, LinkedIn, or AdRoll
  • Run awareness ads featuring testimonials, behind-the-scenes videos, or short expert tips
  • Focus on visibility — not conversion

Why it works: When your email lands or your call connects, they already know who you are. It feels like a warm referral, not a cold interruption.

Example: A consulting firm uploaded its trade show contact list to LinkedIn and ran 15-second intro videos before the event. Booth conversations were easier and call-back rates doubled.

  1. Bounce Visitor Retargeting: Give Short Visits a Second Chance

What it is: Re-engaging people who landed on your site but left within seconds. They were curious, but something didn’t click.

How to do it:

  • Segment your audience by time-on-site (under 30 seconds)
  • Retarget with low-commitment offers like a short video, checklist, or downloadable guide
  • Use display and social ads to bring them back

Why it works: Many bounces happen because of timing, distraction, or misalignment — not because they’re not interested. This gives them another chance to engage on their terms.

Example: A SaaS company saw a high bounce rate from its homepage. It started retargeting with a 2-minute explainer video on Facebook. Bounce visitors returned and engaged 40% longer the second time.

  1. High-Intent Remarketing: Bring Back Your Best Prospects

What it is: Targeting people who are actively evaluating your offer — they visit your pricing page, testimonials, or case studies.

How to do it:

  • Build custom audiences based on high-value page visits
  • Retarget them with decision support content: FAQs, social proof, risk reducers (money-back guarantee, limited-time bonus)
  • Layer in email follow-ups if you’ve captured their contact info

Why it works: These are your most valuable prospects. They’re not browsing — they’re deciding. Your job is to remove doubt and guide the decision.

Example: A legal firm targeted visitors who checked pricing and client results pages. They ran Instagram and LinkedIn ads with short client interviews. Consultations increased by 27%.

Recap

You don’t need more traffic. You need to follow up smarter.

Multichannel retargeting helps you:

  • Warm up cold leads before outreach
  • Re-engage visitors who left too soon
  • Convert prospects already close to buying

All with simple tools you already have access to.

When done right, it brings back attention you’ve already paid for — and turns it into real, measurable revenue.

Want a Plan for Your Business?

eLuminate Marketing offers a free consultation call to map out your multichannel marketing strategy. You’ll walk away with a clear plan tailored to your business goals — no fluff, no pressure.

Let’s build a system that follows up when you can’t — and converts more of the traffic you’ve already earned. Click here to get started.