How to track proposal performance

Monitor which sections get read, how long prospects spend reviewing, and which pricing options convert best so you can optimise proposals.

How to track proposal performance

Introduction

Most proposals get sent and forgotten. You don't know if prospects opened them, which sections they read, or whether they shared them internally. Proposal software tracks everything views, time spent per section, who else viewed it, and when they stopped reading. This data reveals problems. If prospects skip your case studies, they're not compelling. If they bounce at pricing, it's too high or unclear. This chapter shows you how to track proposal engagement, identify patterns in winning vs losing proposals, and use data to optimise templates so more proposals close.

Track proposal opens and engagement patterns clearly

Analyse which sections get read or skipped entirely

Compare winning versus losing proposal patterns

Optimise templates based on performance data findings

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Playbook

How to set up proposals and quotes

Proposals sent via email disappear into inboxes. You don't know if they've been opened, which sections were read, or whether pricing scared them off. Proposal software tracks engagement, automates generation from CRM data, and shows exactly where prospects get stuck so you can follow up intelligently.

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