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# Prospect
What is Clearout Prospecting?
Clearout Prospecting helps discover potential leads and generate professional contact details such as business email addresses and company information. It enables sales and marketing teams to build targeted prospect lists for outreach.
Why use Clearout Prospecting?
Clearout Prospecting helps identify decision-makers and generate verified contact information. This allows sales and marketing teams to build qualified lead lists and improve outreach efficiency.
How is Clearout Prospecting different from other prospecting tools?
Clearout combines **email discovery, validation, and enrichment** in a single workflow. This helps reduce invalid contacts and ensures that prospect data returned is suitable for outreach.
How accurate is Clearout Prospecting?
Clearout Prospecting applies multiple validation checks before returning results. Contact details are verified using domain validation and email verification techniques to improve data accuracy.
## LinkedIn Chrome Extension
How does Clearout's LinkedIn Chrome Extension help with prospecting?
[Clearout's LinkedIn Chrome Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/email-finder-phone-enrich/hjhpmemgiecpogjpmofnnaghdokkfcpp) analyzes information from LinkedIn profiles such as name and company domain to generate or discover associated business email addresses and contact details.
How do I install and set up the Clearout LinkedIn Chrome Extension?
You can [install the extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/email-finder-phone-enrich/hjhpmemgiecpogjpmofnnaghdokkfcpp) from the Chrome Web Store. After installation, [log in](https://app.clearout.io/login) to your Clearout account and activate the extension while browsing LinkedIn profiles to start prospecting.
Is the LinkedIn Chrome Extension free to use?
The extension can be installed for free, and you can test it with 100 free credits you receive upon successful account creation on Clearout. However, after testing, discovering contact details through the extension consumes credits according to the Clearout credit system.
Can I export prospect data collected through the LinkedIn Chrome Extension?
Yes. Prospect data collected through the extension can be exported to .CSV or Google Sheets and used for further processing or imported into CRM or marketing platforms.
Does Clearout's LinkedIn Chrome Extension comply with LinkedIn policies?
Yes, Clearout's LinkedIn Chrome Extension is fully compliant with LinkedIn's terms of service and privacy policies. We prioritize strict adherence to these policies to ensure the privacy and data security of our users.
Is there a limit on using the LinkedIn Chrome Extension?
Usage depends on the number of credits available in your Clearout account. Each successful prospect discovery consumes credits based on the Clearout pricing model.
However, to keep your account safe, we recommend staying below the following limits:
* 150 prospects per day for a free LinkedIn account
* 500 prospects per day for a premium LinkedIn account
* 1000 prospects per day for a Sales Navigator search
## In-App Prospecting
What is Clearout In-App Prospecting?
Clearout In-App Prospecting allows users to discover new prospects directly within the Clearout platform by searching for potential leads and generating contact information.
How do I search for new prospects?
Prospects can be discovered using the In-App search tool or through the LinkedIn Chrome Extension by providing information such as name, company, or domain.
What enrichment capabilities does In-App Prospecting provide?
In-App Prospecting can enrich prospect records by adding information such as business email addresses, company details, and other available contact attributes.
Can I export enriched prospect data?
Yes. Enriched prospect data can be exported to .CSV or Google Sheets for use in CRM systems, marketing platforms, or sales workflows.
How accurate and up to date is the prospect data?
Clearout applies validation checks to ensure prospect data accuracy. However, like any contact data, information may change over time, so periodic verification is recommended.
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