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๐Ÿ“˜How to Use Pipedrive Smart Contact Data

๐Ÿ” Overview

Smart Contact Data is a feature in Pipedrive that provides valuable insights about your contacts โ€” such as company information, job titles, social profiles, and more โ€” without leaving your CRM. It helps salespeople qualify leads faster and personalize outreach more effectively.


๐ŸŽฏ What is Smart Contact Data?

Smart Contact Data pulls publicly available online information about a contact or organization using their email address or domain. The data may include:

  • Job title and company name
  • Social media profiles (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
  • Company location and size
  • Website and phone number

This allows you to:

  • Enrich contact records with relevant data
  • Save time on manual research
  • Improve your outreach with personalized messages

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Requirements

RequirementDescription
PlanAvailable on Advanced, Professional, and Enterprise plans
PermissionsUsers must have access to the Smart Contact Data feature
Data SourceWorks best when contacts have a valid email domain

๐Ÿš€ How to Use Smart Contact Data

Step 1: Open a Contact or Organization

  • Navigate to Contacts > People or Organizations
  • Click to open a specific contact or company profile

Step 2: Click โ€œSmart Contact Dataโ€

  • On the right-hand panel, click the Smart Contact Data icon or section
  • Pipedrive will automatically search for public information based on the contactโ€™s email or domain

Step 3: Review the Data

Pipedrive may display:

  • Social links (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
  • Job title
  • Website
  • Company size and industry
  • Headquarters location

Step 4: Add or Update Information

You can:

  • Click to add selected data to the contact/organization profile
  • Use it to update missing fields (job title, website, etc.)
  • Link to social media profiles for easy research

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for Using Smart Contact Data Effectively

  • Use this feature right after adding a new lead to quickly enrich their profile
  • Combine with email templates to personalize your outreach based on title, industry, or company
  • Save time by avoiding manual LinkedIn or Google searches
  • Prioritize leads with verified data for faster follow-up

๐Ÿ” Data Privacy & Compliance

  • Smart Contact Data only pulls publicly available information
  • Ensure your outreach complies with GDPR and email marketing regulations
  • Do not misuse or sell enriched data without consent

โš ๏ธ Troubleshooting

IssueSolution
No data foundEnsure contact has a valid email or domain
Data looks outdatedUpdate manually or verify from original sources
Smart Contact Data not visibleCheck if your plan includes it; contact your admin

โœ… Summary

FeatureBenefit
Smart Contact DataEnriches leads with public info
Auto-updated profilesSaves manual research time
Personalized outreachImproves engagement and conversion