Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using SiteBeacon to find and convert leads.

Getting StartedSearch Modes ExplainedLead ManagementAI FeaturesBilling & SubscriptionsTips for Success

Getting Started

SiteBeacon is a lead generation platform designed specifically for web designers, developers, and digital agencies. It helps you find local businesses that need your services by analyzing their online presence - whether they lack a website, have an outdated one, or have issues with their Google Business Profile.
  1. Sign up for a free account (you get 10 free credits)
  2. Go to the Search page and enter a ZIP code and business type (e.g., "plumbers")
  3. Choose your search mode (Website, Reputation, or GBP)
  4. Click Search and browse your results
  5. Save promising leads and generate personalized outreach emails with AI
Credits are used each time you perform a search. One search = one credit. New users receive 10 free credits. You can purchase additional credits as one-time packs (never expire) or subscribe for monthly credits (reset each billing cycle).
Yes! SiteBeacon supports team collaboration. You can create a team, invite members, and share credits and leads across your organization. Team owners can transfer credits to the team pool, and all members can access saved leads.

Search Modes Explained

Website Lead Search finds businesses that either have no website or are using a third-party platform (like Wix, Squarespace, or a Facebook page as their main web presence).

Perfect for: Web designers and developers looking for clients who need a professional website.

What you'll find:

  • NO WEBSITE - Businesses with no web presence at all
  • THIRD PARTY - Businesses using Wix, Squarespace, Facebook, etc.

Example pitch: "I noticed your plumbing business doesn't have a website yet. Studies show 97% of consumers search online before choosing a local service..."

Reputation Lead Search finds businesses with low Google ratings (you set the maximum rating threshold). These businesses often need help with their online reputation and may benefit from review management services.

Perfect for: Reputation management specialists, digital marketers, and agencies offering review generation services.

How it works:

  • Set a maximum rating (e.g., 3.5 stars)
  • Find businesses struggling with negative reviews
  • Offer solutions to improve their online reputation

Example pitch: "I noticed your restaurant has a 3.2-star rating on Google. I help businesses like yours generate more positive reviews and respond professionally to feedback..."

GBP Lead Search finds businesses with incomplete or problematic Google Business Profiles. These are often missing photos, hours, descriptions, or have other optimization issues.

Perfect for: Local SEO specialists, digital marketers, and agencies offering GBP optimization services.

Common issues detected:

  • Missing business hours
  • No photos or low-quality images
  • Incomplete business description
  • Missing phone number or website link
  • Few or no reviews

Example pitch: "I noticed your Google Business Profile is missing business hours and photos. Businesses with complete profiles get 7x more clicks..."

Choose based on the services you offer:

Your ServiceBest Mode
Web design/developmentWebsite Leads
Review managementReputation Leads
Local SEOGBP Leads
Full-service agencyAll three!

Lead Management

Click the "Save Lead" button on any search result. Saved leads appear on your Leads page where you can organize, track status, add notes, and export them.

Each lead receives a quality score from A to F based on opportunity potential:

  • A (80-100) - Excellent opportunity, high conversion potential
  • B (60-79) - Good opportunity, worth pursuing
  • C (40-59) - Average opportunity
  • D (20-39) - Below average, may require more effort
  • F (1-19) - Low potential

Scores consider factors like website status, rating, number of reviews, and GBP completeness.

Each saved lead has a status field (New Lead, Contacted, Responded, Meeting Scheduled, Proposal Sent, Closed - Won, Closed - Lost). Update the status as you progress through your sales process. You can also add notes to each lead.
Yes! On the Leads page, click the "Export CSV" button to download all your saved leads in a spreadsheet format. This is useful for importing into your CRM or for backup purposes.

AI Features

Click "Generate Email" on any search result, and our AI will analyze the business and create a personalized outreach email. The email references specific details about their business and why they would benefit from your services. You can copy and customize the email before sending.
Click "Analyze Competitors" on any search result to get an AI-powered analysis of nearby competing businesses. This helps you craft pitches that highlight how the prospect can stand out from their competition.
Yes! Each email is uniquely generated based on the specific business, their industry, location, website status, and other factors. No two emails are the same.

Billing & Subscriptions

We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe, our secure payment processor. This includes Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time from your Account page. You'll retain access to your remaining credits until the end of your billing period.
Subscription credits reset each billing cycle to your plan's monthly allocation. One-time credit pack purchases never expire and are always added to your balance.
Team owners can transfer their personal credits to the team pool. Team members can then use team credits for searches. This allows for centralized billing and credit management.

Tips for Success

  • Personalize each email - reference specific details about their business
  • Lead with value - explain the benefit, not just features
  • Include a clear call-to-action
  • Follow up 2-3 times (many deals close on follow-ups)
  • Consider calling businesses without email addresses
Local service businesses tend to have the highest need: plumbers, electricians, HVAC, landscapers, contractors, auto repair, restaurants, salons, dentists, and law firms. These businesses rely heavily on local customers finding them online.
Quality over quantity! Focus on A and B-rated leads first. A targeted list of 10-20 high-quality leads is more valuable than 100 low-quality ones. Use the filtering options on the Leads page to prioritize your outreach.

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