Marketing Automation

Lead Magnet

A free resource — ebook, checklist, template, webinar — offered in exchange for a visitor's contact details.

Definition

A lead magnet is a piece of value-dense content given away to encourage a visitor to share their email, phone number, or other contact info. Common formats include PDF guides, checklists, swipe files, mini-courses, templates, calculators, and webinars. A good lead magnet solves a specific problem for a tightly defined audience and naturally leads into the product or service being sold. It's usually delivered through a landing page paired with a thank-you email.

Example

A B2B agency offers "The 2026 SEO Audit Checklist (PDF)" behind a form. Visitors who download it land in an automated nurture sequence and a sales pipeline.

How it relates to WellPlan

With WellPlan you can build the landing page, capture the lead, deliver the magnet via email, and start a nurture workflow — all in one tool. See capturing features.

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