Getting Started

• Do I need any special software to run counts or place orders on AccuLeads?
• How do I target consumers?
• How do I target businesses?

• How long will it take to receive my list?
• How do I save lists to my computer?
• How do I open my list in Excel?
• When I open my list in Excel I can't see all the data. How can I fix this?
• What is the accuracy rate and deliverability rate of my list?
• Why might my list contain addresses that are undeliverable?
• When I look at ZIP codes from Northeastern states that start with zero they only show up as 4 digits. How can I fix this?
• What does "usage terms" mean? What's the difference between a one-time use of the list versus unlimited use?
• Are there volume discounts if my company buys many lists?

• How do I change the format of my list?
• Can I create mailing labels from the list?
• How much do labels cost?
• What will my labels look like?
• When will I receive my labels?

• What is AccuData/AccuLeads privacy policy?
• What about consumers/businesses who have requested to be removed from mailing lists?
• How will you know if I use the list more than once?
• Are my transactions secure?

• If I am a data reseller, can I provide my clients with access to mailing list databases from my own website?

FAQ - Answers Do I need any special software to run counts or place orders on AccuLeads?
To access the site, you will need a Javascript enabled browser that supports graphics and secure encryption, such as Internet Explorer 4 and above or Netscape Navigator 4 and above. To place your order, you will need an email address and a credit card. How do I target consumers?
After you define your geography, the next step is to identify the type of consumers you would like to contact. The Targeting Criteria screen provides several demographic variables from which to choose including income, age, and marital status. The more criteria you select, the more precise your list will be. How do I target businesses?
After you define your geography, the next step is to identify the type or size of business you are trying to contact. You can pull all businesses with a specific geography, certain types of businesses by SIC Code, or certain sizes of businesses by employee size, sales volume and/or sales growth. How long will it take to receive my list?
You will be able to download your list within 24 hours of placing your order, but lists are typically delivered within
2 hours. How do I save lists to my computer?

1. Get your list by clicking on the link in the "Order Complete" email. The file will open in your browser.
2. Click "File" then "Save As". A "Save Web Page" window will appear.
3. Change the "Save as type" from "Web Page, complete (*.htm, *.html)" to "Text File (.txt)".
4. Choose the "Save in" location and click "Save". Note where you saved the file.
5. Close the Microsoft Internet Explorer Window, closing the data file.

1. From within Excel open a blank spreadsheet by clicking on "File" in the top toolbar, then click "Open".
2. On the bottom of the window that pops up, change the "Files of type" selection to "All Files (*.*)" to make sure you can see the data file.
3. At the top of the same pop up window (at "Look in"), locate your file on your computer or local network.
4. Highlight the data file and click "Open". A "Text Import Wizard" will appear.
5. Verify that the "Original data type" is set to "Delimited"
   (it should be the default). Click "Next".
6. Under the "Delimited" section, "Tab" should already be selected. Leave the "Tab" option checked and check the "Commas" option. The "Data Preview" window should now show the separate columns.
7. Click "Next" then "Finish". The wizard will close and the data in the spreadsheet will be separated into columns.
8. Save the file by clicking "File" then "Save As".
9. Change the "Save as type" to "Microsoft Excel Workbook (*.xls)". Verify the "Save in" location is where you want to save the new file, then click "Save".

1. Highlight the entire document by clicking the blank cell
   in the upper left hand corner of the spreadsheet: the intersection of row 1 and column A (Above row 1).
2. Once the spreadsheet is highlighted, click on "Format" then "Column" then "AutoFit Selection" and the column width will automatically adjust to the widest entry in each column.

1. Highlight the column with Zip Codes in it by clicking on the letter above the column of Zip Codes.
2. On the top toolbar click on "Format" then "Cells".
3. Within the "Number" tab, highlight "Special" from the category field and highlight "Zip Code" and "OK". Zeros should appear in front of any Zip Code that previously had only 4 digits.
4. Click "File" then "Save" to save the format changes.

1. Right-click on the file name.
2. Choose "rename" from the drop down list, the file name will be highlighted.
3. Click the right arrow on your keyboard, which will move the cursor to the end of the name.
4. Type .txt at the end of the file.

• Name
• Company name
• Job Title
• Postal address
• Email address
• Website
• Phone number
• Fax number (optional)
• Type of business
• Number of records

• Updating or correcting any address information that you entered previously
• Updating or changing your password
• Updating or changing you email address