Quick one for anyone who gets enquiries online.
A new lead sends a message. If the first reply goes out after a few hours, that person has usually moved on to someone else. I had this problem myself, so I tested a small fix.
I set up a free automation on Make. Every time a new lead comes in, it writes a draft reply on its own. Nothing gets sent by itself. I read the draft, fix it if needed, and then send it. The human check stays in place, but the blank page problem is gone.
I wrote the full setup on the blog, step by step, on the free tier. If you run a clinic, a shop, a salon, or any small business, you can copy it as it is.
Here is the post:
https://growonlinewithamjad.blogspot.com/2026/11/blog-post_04.html
One question for you all: how long does your first reply to a new lead take right now, minutes or hours?
