Improving CRM lead response times can improve your closing ratios. Manufacturers are starting to put a huge emphasis on improving response times in 2010. Here are some tips on how to improve your internet response times. 1. Text messages and email alerts - Immediately notify yourself when new leads are received 2. Manually sending an email or logging a phone call attempt counts as a response. (Auto-responder emails don’t count.) 3. Respond to leads from your smart phone if your CRM supports it 4....