Why are my Facebook leads not answering?
Facebook leads stop answering when you wait too long, you only call (no text), and your follow-up sounds like every other contractor. The fix is fast first contact, text-first follow-up, and a 7-day sequence instead of one call and done.
What to look for
- First text in under 5 minutes, because speed beats almost everything else
- Text first, call second, because most homeowners ignore unknown calls
- Keep the first message short and human ("Hey, this is X from Y, got your request for the driveway")
- Use missed-call text-back so callers always get a reply
- Run a 7-day, 4–5 touch follow-up sequence on every lead
Where LeadCatch fits
The LeadCatch app, included with every LeadCatch plan, can send the first text in seconds and run a follow-up sequence on autopilot, so new leads hear from you while they are still interested.
Related questions
How fast should I respond to a Facebook lead?
Under 5 minutes if possible. Lead response studies consistently show contact rates drop sharply after the first 5–10 minutes.
Should I text or call first?
Text first, then call. Homeowners ignore unknown numbers but read texts. Once they reply, you can call.