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๐How to Use Pipedrive Smart Contact Data
๐ 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.
๐ฏ 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
๐ ๏ธ Requirements
Requirement | Description |
---|---|
Plan | Available on Advanced, Professional, and Enterprise plans |
Permissions | Users must have access to the Smart Contact Data feature |
Data Source | Works best when contacts have a valid email domain |
๐ 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 โSmart 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 contactโs 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
๐ก 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
๐ 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
โ ๏ธ Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
---|---|
No data found | Ensure contact has a valid email or domain |
Data looks outdated | Update manually or verify from original sources |
Smart Contact Data not visible | Check if your plan includes it; contact your admin |
โ Summary
Feature | Benefit |
---|---|
Smart Contact Data | Enriches leads with public info |
Auto-updated profiles | Saves manual research time |
Personalized outreach | Improves engagement and conversion |