The short answer
The best way to capture leads during a webinar is to put a short sign-up form on screen at the right moment, so attendees can raise their hand without leaving. Ask for as little as possible, give a clear reason to sign up, and follow up fast. R-Link Studio’s Lead Capture element collects contact details right in the room and can send them to your CRM.
Why most webinar leads slip away
Registration lists tell you who signed up, not who is ready to talk. The real signal is who raises their hand during the event, and most webinars give them nowhere to do it except a link in chat.
How to capture leads during a live event, step by step
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Offer something specific
A free consultation, a checklist, a quote or a demo. Name the benefit, not just “contact us”.
- 2
Keep the form short
An email address, or a name and email. Every extra field costs sign-ups.
- 3
Ask at the high point
Show the form right after you’ve delivered a key insight, when interest is highest.
- 4
Put it on screen
In R-Link, Lead Capture appears in the room with one click, so people sign up while you keep talking.
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Use a poll to qualify
A quick on-screen Poll tells you who needs what, so your follow-up fits.
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Follow up within a day
Leads land in your R-Link dashboard, and a webhook can send them to Zapier or your CRM. Reach out while the session is still fresh.
Ways to capture leads during a webinar
| Method | Attendee leaves? | What you learn |
|---|---|---|
| Link to a form in chat | Yes, to a new tab | Who clicked and finished the form |
| “Reply to our email” after | Not during the event | Only the most motivated |
| On-screen lead capture (R-Link) | No | Who raised their hand, in the moment |
| On-screen poll (R-Link) | No | Interests and buying intent |