SIGNALS

Intent Signals: MQL

50+ intent signals for marketing teams to qualify MQLs and prepare them for sales.

Blog Engagement Signals

intent score +5
Single blog visit
intent score +20
Subscribed to blog updates
intent score +10
3-5 visits per day

Content Interaction Signals

intent score +10
Consumed content (e.g., video, article)
intent score +20
Engaged with promoted content
intent score +15
Downloaded gated content

Event Participation Signals

intent score +20
Registered
intent score +30
Attended
intent score +40
Scheduled a meeting

Email Engagement Signals

intent score +5
Opened email
intent score +10
Clicked a link in the email
intent score +20
Replied to email

Paid Digital Advertising

intent score +5
Clicked ad
intent score +10
Clicked ad at different times
intent score +20
Converted through ad

Social Media Signals

intent score +10
Engaged with a post organically
intent score +20
Followed the brand
intent score +30
Mentioned the brand

Tradeshow Interaction Signals

intent score +10
Visited booth
intent score +20
Limited interaction
intent score +30
High interaction

Webinar Signals

intent score +20
Registered
intent score +50
Attended live
intent score +30
Watched on-demand

Website Behavior Signals

intent score +25
Contact form submitted
intent score +15
Multiple visits in one day
intent score +20
Key page visit (e.g., pricing, demo)

Account-Based Engagement Signals

intent score +40
CXO-level interaction
intent score +30
VP-level interaction
intent score +20
Director-level interaction

Lead Source Attribution

intent score +20
SEO referral
intent score +30
Website direct visit
intent score +10
PPC/social ad

Behavioral Triggers

intent score +40
PDF download
intent score +2
Clicked a non-unsubscribe link in email
intent score +25
Key search term used

Industry and Demographic Signals

intent score +10
High-priority industry
intent score +10
High annual revenue ($10M-$50M)
intent score +10
CXO job role

Account Progression

intent score +40
Transitioned to SQL
intent score +50
Scheduled first meeting
intent score +60
Received proposal

Customizable Additions

intent score +15
Engaged via live chat on website
intent score +20
Referenced brand in forums/socials
intent score +30
Participated in beta testing

Decay and Reduction Rules

negative intent score -10
No activity for 30 days
churn signal score -25
Career page visit
negative intent score -15
Email bounce

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Frequently Asked Questions

MQL intent signals are measurable actions or behaviors, like email engagement or event attendance, that indicate a lead’s interest and readiness for further marketing or sales efforts.

MQLs are scored based on intent signals such as engagement, demographics, and behavior, using a points system to prioritize leads most likely to convert.

UserMotion analyzes lead behavior, demographic fit, and MQL intent signals using AI to assign scores, helping marketing teams focus on high-potential opportunities to move down to the sales funnel.

Discover the ultimate list of intent signals designed to empower your marketing team and streamline your lead qualification process. This comprehensive guide features over 50 actionable signals, spanning engagement across blogs, emails, events, social media, and more. Learn how to identify high-quality Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) and ensure they’re sales-ready by leveraging behavior tracking, demographic scoring, and advanced lead progression strategies. Perfect for optimizing your marketing funnel and driving better collaboration with sales teams.