MyFBleads vs Spreadsheets: The Facebook Lead Showdown

Spreadsheets are familiar, flexible, and seem free. Most people start with Google Sheets because they already know how to use it and there's no upfront cost. The problem: spreadsheets weren't designed for sales tracking, so you're fighting the tool instead of closing deals.

Three main issues: (1) Manual data entry - you have to copy-paste every name, link, and note. (2) No automation - spreadsheets do not remind you to follow up. (3) Context switching - you are constantly jumping between Facebook and your spreadsheet, losing momentum and missing opportunities.

Estimate: 2-3 minutes per lead to copy name, find profile link, paste it, add notes, and format the row. At 10 leads per day, that's 30 minutes of data entry. Over a month, 10+ hours of work that MyFBleads does in one click each time.

You can add a "follow-up date" column, but the spreadsheet won't remind you. You have to manually check the sheet, sort by date, and hope you don't miss anyone. MyFBleads shows overdue follow-ups automatically and can send reminder notifications.

Google Sheets is free. MyFBleads has a $1 trial for 14 days, then $69/month or lifetime deal options. But consider the cost of your time: if you value your hour at $50, saving 10 hours/month of data entry pays for MyFBleads many times over. Plus, you will close more deals with better follow-up.

Spreadsheets might work if: you have fewer than 20 total leads, you are not actively prospecting, or you genuinely enjoy data entry. For anyone actively generating leads on Facebook and wanting to grow, a purpose-built CRM pays for itself quickly. Ready to switch? Check out our Getting Started guide at /faq/getting-started.

Yes. Export your Google Sheet or Excel file as CSV, then import it into MyFBleads. Map your columns (name, profile URL, tags, notes, stage) and your existing leads are migrated in minutes. You do not lose any data - you just upgrade your system.