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Credits Explained: How Each Search Type Uses Credits

This guide breaks down exactly when credits are used, how many are consumed, and how to avoid unnecessary usage.

Updated over a week ago

πŸ”‘ How Credits Work (General Rules)

Before diving into each search type, keep these core rules in mind:

  • You can preview search results without spending credits

  • Credits are only used when:

    • A record is added to a list, and

    • The record contains at least one email address

  • No email = no credits used

  • Multiple emails on one record often count as a single credit


πŸ‘€ People Search β€” Credit Details

Use Case: Finding individuals such as founders, executives, or decision-makers.

What Triggers Credit Usage

  • Credits are used only when a person is added to a list

  • The person must have at least one email address

Credit Cost

  • πŸ”Ή 3 credits per person

When Credits Are NOT Used

  • Viewing search results only

  • Person is not added to a list

  • No email address is found

Important Notes

  • Job title and role are sourced from LinkedIn profiles

  • This search is ideal for high-value, targeted outreach


πŸͺ Local Search β€” Credit Details

Use Case: Finding local businesses within a specific city, region, or area.

What Triggers Credit Usage

  • Results are automatically added to your list

  • Credits apply only if an email address exists

Credit Cost

  • πŸ”Ή 1 credit per business

When Credits Are NOT Used

  • No email address available

Bonus Advantage

  • If a business has multiple email addresses, you are still only charged 1 credit total

  • All additional emails are included at no extra cost


🏒 Company Search β€” Credit Details

Use Case: Finding companies and the people working within them.

What Triggers Credit Usage

  • Results are automatically added to your list

  • Credits apply per contact, not per company

Credit Cost

  • πŸ”Ή 1 credit per contact with an email address

When Credits Are NOT Used

  • Contacts without email addresses

Key Difference

  • A single company may consume multiple credits if multiple contacts with emails are found


🌐 Domain Search β€” Credit Details

Use Case: Finding contact information tied to a specific website domain.

What Triggers Credit Usage

  • Results are automatically added to your list

  • Credits apply if an email is discovered

Credit Cost

  • πŸ”Ή 1 credit per domain result

When Credits Are NOT Used

  • No email address found for the domain

Best Use Case

  • Ideal for reverse prospecting from known websites


⭐ Influencer Search β€” Credit Details

Use Case: Finding influencers for promotions, partnerships, or collaborations.

Base Credit Cost

  • πŸ”Ή 2 credits per influencer record

Optional Enrichment (Additional Credits)

If you choose to enrich an influencer profile with:

  • Follower count

  • Engagement stats

  • Recent posts

  • Social performance data

➑ Additional cost: πŸ”Ή 5 credits per enriched influencer

When Credits Are NOT Used

  • If enrichment is not enabled

Tip

  • Enrich only high-potential influencers to preserve credits



πŸ“Š Credit Usage Summary Table

Search Type

Credits Used

Notes

People Search

3 credits

Only when added + email found

Local Search

1 credit

Per business, unlimited emails

Company Search

1 credit

Per contact

Domain Search

1 credit

Per result

Influencer Search

2 credits

+5 credits for enrichment


βœ… Best Practices to Save Credits

  • Preview results before adding to lists

  • Prioritize records with verified emails

  • Use Local Search for bulk email value

  • Avoid influencer enrichment unless necessary


🎯 Final Takeaway

Credits are designed to be:
βœ” Predictable
βœ” Transparent
βœ” Value-driven

You’re only charged when real, usable contact data is delivered β€” ensuring every credit works toward revenue-generating outreach.

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