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Performing my First Company Search
To perform a company search on UpLead, follow these steps:
1. Access the Company Search Interface:
Log in to your UpLead account.
Navigate to the Company Search section from the dashboard.
2. Apply Search Criteria:
Use the search bar or select from the available filters to define your search parameters.
Search for companies by entering the company name or part of the name.
Target companies by their website URL.
Upload a URL list or select from "My Lists" for more targeted company searches.
3. Review and Select Companies:
Browse through the generated list of companies that match your criteria.
Click on a company name to view detailed information, including contact details if available.
4. Export or Save Companies:
Select the companies you wish to save or export.
Use the Export function to download the company information or add them to a list within UpLead for future reference.
Utilizing Filters and Facet Filters
Filters are essential tools in UpLead that help refine your search results to meet specific criteria. Facet filters, in particular, allow for dynamic adjustments based on your selections, ensuring you receive the most relevant results without encountering empty result sets.
Available Filters in Company Search
By Name or URL:
Search for companies by their names.
Target companies by their website URLs.
Upload a URL List to add multiple URLs to refine your search.
Use "Select from My Lists" to apply saved lists for targeted company searches.
Location:
Filter companies by Country, Region, State, County, Metro Area, City, or Zip Code.
Select multiple locations to expand the search area.
Industry:
Filter by Industry Category (e.g., Technology, Healthcare, Finance).
Filter by Specific Industry Names.
Use Industry Tags for granular categorization.
Apply SIC Code and NAICS Code (Standardized industry classification codes).
Type:
Filter by Type (Public, Private, Government, Nonprofit).
Target companies by Fortune Ranking (e.g., Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 companies).
Employees:
Filter by the number of employees in a company.
Set a range (e.g., 1 to over 10,000) for specific company sizes.
Revenue:
Filter by annual sales revenue.
Set a range (e.g., Under $1 Million to Over $1 Billion) for targeted revenue sizes.
Technologies:
Filter by technologies a company is currently using.
Enter specific technologies in the search.
Add multiple technologies to refine the search further.
Funding:
Filter companies by the total amount of funding raised.
Set a range (e.g., $0.5M to over $1B) to target startups or established companies.
Other:
Filter by the Presence of Social Links (availability of social media links).
Narrow down companies by the Year Founded.
Using Facet Filters for Advanced Searches
Facet filters in UpLead allow for enhanced, dynamic search experiences by updating available filter options based on your current selections, preventing zero-result queries. This ensures that each applied filter reflects only the relevant remaining options.
How to Use Facet Filters:
Click the Window Button to select columns for display (e.g., Company Name, Industry, Revenue, Location, Year Founded, Total Funding).
Use the Display Button to filter companies with contacts available, randomize records, or show companies with phone numbers present.
Clear, Save, and Download:
Clear Search to reset your current search criteria.
Save Search to keep your search parameters for future use.
Download Companies by choosing a specific number of companies, selected companies, or all companies in the search results.
Exclusions:
Exclude specific keywords in Company Name, Industry, Location, Revenue, and Technologies.
Upload a List to exclude companies from a saved list.
Select from "My Lists" to apply exclusions from existing lists.
Key Considerations
Real-Time Verification:
UpLead verifies data in real-time, ensuring that the company information you access is accurate and up-to-date.
Data Coverage:
Access to over 19 million companies worldwide offers extensive data coverage for diverse prospecting needs.
Ease of Use:
User-friendly platform design supports both novice and experienced users in performing detailed company searches efficiently.
FAQs
Q: Can I search for companies based on specific technologies they use?
A: Yes, UpLead offers Technographics as a filter option to find companies based on the technologies they utilize.
Q: How often is the company data updated?
A: UpLead regularly updates its database to maintain data accuracy and ensure users have access to the most current information.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of filters I can apply in a single search?
A: While UpLead allows the use of multiple filters, balancing the number of filters can help maintain a broad enough pool of results.
Next Steps
Still need help? Contact UpLead Support for assistance.