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Why accurateleads.com? For over 35 years our list professionals have been providing mailing lists, telemarketing lists, email lists and related services to companies just like yours. Our hands on experiences translate into thousands of case studies which ensure you the most complete list recommendation possible. Our fast service and competitive pricing will give the edge you need to succeed. Click here to get started

How do I place an order and get a quote? You can submit a count online or call a list professional that will provide you with a quantity and cost. The process is very quick and can be handled in a few minutes. To start the process click here.

What if I can’t find the list I am looking for? Call or email now. Our online list system enables our list professionals to review over 42,000 different lists in matter of minutes. Click here and start your custom list search now.

What is a list count? This is the number of records, (names or businesses), available to you per your custom selections. Click here and a list professional will run a list count FREE of charge.

Do you offer online count system? With over 42,000 different list sources available to you, it is impossible for any vendor to provide direct access to every database. Keep in mind, those firms offering you instant counts online are limiting your marketing options to just a few databases. Click here and our list professionals will provide you with a custom count immediately.

How long does it take to receive my list? After an order is finalized, most basic list can be processed in a few hours. Some specialty list will take longer, so call or email a list professional for more details.

How often are your lists updated? Most list go through a monthly updating process which includes; passing a file against the USPS data for address accuracy and standardization and NCOA; National Change of Address data. Additional cleansing will includes telemarketing, bureau update files, and new data acquisitions along with numerous proprietary files. It is estimated that mailing list turn over at a rate of 34% annually. For more details concerning your specific list, call or email your list professional.

What is a good response rate? This is a trick question. It is impossible to know your response rate until you have tested a specific offer, at a specific price, with a specific mail piece, with a specific list, dropped on a specific date and so on. One of the most basic rules of direct marketing is to build a control package through testing and then you can start to measure results and calculate profits. Click here and a list professional will be more than happy to discuss these items with you in greater detail.

In what format can I receive my list? Most lists are being provided via email in an electronic format such as dbase, ASCII, excel, txt, SDF, CSV, .MDB, and similar formats. Hard copy formats include peel and stick labels, 3 x 5 cards, telemarketing reports and sales reports. Custom output is available upon request. Call or email a list professional to discuss specific your needs.

What are my geographical options? Typical selections are state, SCF, MSA, county, zip, carrier route. Customized selections include radiating from a central location by distance or quantity, dealer areas, area codes, mapping and geo-profiling against your customer file. Call or email now for more information.

Can I cost justify my direct marketing campaign? Yes you can with a FREE ROI report. This report will provide you the critical numbers required for justifying the cost of your next direct marketing campaign. Call now and a list professional will get your FREE report started today.

What percentage of a database changes annual? Approximately 2 to 3 percent of all business and consumer data change monthly. With over 30% of a database changing annually, monthly updating is critical.

Is deliverability the most important factor when using a mailing list?
Don’t lose sight of the target. You are not worried about deliverability; you are worried about the response rate.

What is a response rate?
This is the number of individuals who responded to you offer.

 


 
What is an SIC code? Standard Industrial Classification; a numeric code which segments businesses by the products or services they provided. Click here for a FREE SIC catalog.

Do you have every business in the country? Based on Government licensing data, there are approximately 24 million businesses in the US. About 8 million are either small secondary businesses with almost no revenues or businesses in name only. We are able to provide information on approximately 93% or the remaining 16 million businesses.

What are the most popular business list selections?
The most common selections are SIC: business type, number of employees, annual sales, contact name and basic geography. For a detailed breakout of the business file click here.

 


 
Do you really know a households income? Income is based on a model built around census data, tax assessor records and bureau data along with numerous proprietary records. We don’t know your exact income, but we do know the average income of an area.

What are the most popular consumer list selections?
The most common selections are income, age, homeowner data, net-worth and basic geography. For a detailed breakout of the consumer file click here.

Does the post office ever return mail with good addresses?
Postal employees are just like the rest of us. They are human which means they make mistakes every day.

 


 
How does the “Do Not Call List” affect me?
The Authorized Representative and the person accessing telephone numbers for any organization must certify compliance with the requirements of the National Registry. No organization will be permitted access until certification is complete. To certify for the “Do Not Call List” or for more information, please go to http://telemarketing.donotcall.gov.

What format can I receive my phone numbers in? All telemarketing lists are formatted in one of the following formats: .xls(MS Excel), .csv (comma-delimited ASCII), .txt (tab-delimited), .dbf (database), or .sdf (space-delimited).

Can I use your lists with my dialer? Many of our current clients utilize our telemarketing lists with their dialers. Should your list require extra formatting, please contact your sales representative for further information. At accurateleads.com, we customize each and every list we provide; which is why we have the capability of delivering that list to you in a format that is easy for you and/or your company to use.
 


 
Can you clean and update my customer file?
Your in house list can be standardized and corrected to meet USPS requirements, duplicate records can be removed, new addresses of customers who have moved and much more. Click here for a review of our database cleansing product.

Can you add key data elements to my customer file?
Yes, consumer data like phone numbers, household income and age, while business data like SIC, business type, annual sales and number of employees is available? Any data element available can be appended to your file. Call now and a list professional will provide you with custom information.

Can I use my customer file as a tool to find more customers?
Businesses like yours are always looking for more productive methods of acquiring new prospects and customers. Your most powerful tool is right under your nose. Your customer file can be overlaid with key data elements to identify prospects that have the same characteristics as your best customers. In some cases this service can be provided FREE of charge. Call now and a list professional will provide you with a FREE modeling analysis proposal.