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The Prospecting Tool allows you to search for and analyze potential clients based on their online presence and digital needs. It is particularly useful for identifying local businesses that could benefit from the services your business offers and understanding what improvements you can make to enhance their digital footprint.
Prospecting tool navigation

Prospecting section in the Marketing tab

Accessing the prospecting tool

Navigate to the Marketing section in your account, then locate and click on Prospecting.
1

Add a prospect

Click the Add a Prospect button to begin.
Add Prospect button

Add a Prospect button

2

Search for businesses

Enter a search term related to the type of businesses or the location you are targeting. The tool displays a map and various company details matching the criteria.
Search results

Search results with map and business details

Alternatively, use a virtual business’s Google Maps URL to generate accurate prospecting reports by clicking Search for Virtual Businesses.
Virtual business search

Virtual business search option

3

Review search results

The results show whether the business has claimed its Google Business Profile, whether its website is built on WordPress, and its conversion rate — data useful for identifying how you can assist these businesses.
GBP status indicator

GBP status and business details in search results

4

Save a prospect

Click Save on a promising prospect to add them to your account.
Save prospect

Saving a prospect

The first time you save a prospect, the platform automatically generates a marketing audit report — a detailed analysis of the business’s digital health.
Marketing Audit Report

Marketing audit report generated on first save

5

View the prospect account

Head back to the Prospect Account to see information about their account, notes, and business details.
Prospect Account

Prospect account overview

The Account Details section includes an overview of the business, social profiles, and general information. You can also add notes on the prospect here.
Account Details

Account Details section

The Point of Contacts tab displays leads associated with the business.
Point of Contacts

Point of Contacts tab


Marketing audit report

The marketing audit report assigns a score to each prospect based on listings, SEO, and key metrics, facilitating informed outreach. Visual ratings highlight strengths and areas for improvement.

Viewing and refreshing the report

1

Open the report

Select a prospect from the Prospecting Tool, then click the Show Report button.
Show Report button

Show Report button

2

Refresh the data

Click the Refresh button in the upper-right corner to update the report. The time of the last update is displayed below.
Refresh button

Refresh button for the audit report

Updates can be made 7 days after the initial report generation.
3

Reorder sections

Click the Sections button to select which tabs to display and adjust their order in the report. Click Apply to confirm.
Sections reorder

Sections button for reordering the report

4

Share or download

The report can be shared with prospects via a link — acting as a lead magnet with a call to action for your company. It can also be downloaded as a PDF for offline use.
Share button

Share and download options

Understanding the overall score

The overall score provides a comprehensive evaluation of the prospect’s digital presence across seven equally weighted sections. Each section contributes 1/7 to the total score.
Overall score

Overall score breakdown

Color-coded score representation:

Score components

Provides insight into key aspects of the prospect’s business profile, including:
  • Chat Widget
  • Text-Enabled Business Number
  • Website Hosting
  • Review Reply Percentage (Bad: 0–10%, Poor: 11–49%, Average: 50–89%, Good: 90–100%)
Business Details

Business Details section

Reviews the essential tools behind the prospect’s online marketing efforts:
  • Google Tag Manager (20%)
  • Google Analytics Pixel (20%)
  • Facebook Pixel (20%)
  • Google Ads Pixel (20%)
  • Google Ads (20%)
Techno Stack

Techno Stack section

Verifies whether the Google Business Profile has been claimed and that all relevant information is complete:
  • Business Address (20%)
  • Business Website (20%)
  • Google Photos (20%)
  • Operational Hours (20%)
  • Phone Number (20%)
GBP section

Google Business Profile section

Measures the prospect’s digital footprint by assessing listing accuracy, source weighting (major platforms like Google), and overall visibility across relevant directories.
Listings section

Listings section

Grades review performance across Google (75% weight) and Facebook (25% weight), factoring in the positive review ratio and review volume:
  • 50+ reviews: 100% reliability
  • 20–49 reviews: 85% reliability
  • 10–19 reviews: 70% reliability
  • 5–9 reviews: 50% reliability
  • Fewer than 5 reviews: 30% reliability
Online Reputation

Online Reputation section

Evaluates key metrics that influence site performance:
  • Page Speed Mobile (25%)
  • Page Speed Desktop (25%)
  • Overall SEO (30%)
  • Interactivity (10%)
  • Large Content Elements (10%)
Website Performance

Website Performance section

Provides a heat map analysis broken down by ranking position across central and outer map points. You can type any keyword, configure radius sizes from 1 to 10 miles, and set grid sizes to rerun the grid instantly.
SEO heat map

SEO Analysis heat map

SEO grid controls

SEO grid configuration


Customizing the report layout

You can control which sections appear in the report and their order, both globally and per individual report.

Global report layout

Global layout settings apply to all newly created and existing reports after saving.
1

Open Settings

Navigate to the Prospecting section within the Marketing tab and click the Settings menu.
Settings navigation

Prospecting settings navigation

2

Select sections

Uncheck any sections you wish to exclude from reports.
Check sections

Checking and unchecking report sections

3

Reorder sections

Use drag-and-drop to organize sections in your preferred order.
Reorder sections

Reordering sections by dragging

4

Save changes

Click Save to apply your changes to all current and future reports.
Save layout

Save global layout settings

Single report layout

Adjust the layout of an individual report without altering your global settings.
1

Open the report

Navigate to the specific Prospect Report you want to modify and click Show Report.
Show Report

Show Report button for individual report

2

Click Sections

Click the Sections button in the top-right corner.
Sections button

Sections button on a single report

3

Reorder and check sections

Drag and drop to reorder, and check or uncheck sections for this report only.
Drag and drop reorder

Drag and drop to reorder single report sections

Show sections

Show sections selection

4

Apply changes

Click Apply to retain your changes. These apply only to the selected report.
Apply changes

Apply button for single report changes


Sharing reports

Send audit reports directly to prospects via Email, SMS, or a shareable link.
1

Find the prospect

Navigate to the Prospecting tab inside the Marketing section and find the prospect you want to contact.
Prospecting tab

Prospecting tab

2

Click Share

Click the Share button next to the prospect.
Share button

Share button on the prospect card

3

Choose a delivery method

In the pop-up, choose Email, SMS, or Share Link, and select the report language.
Share options

Share options pop-up

4

Search for recipient and send

Search for the recipient by name, phone, email, or business name. Use the predefined templates or modify the subject and message body, then share the report. A confirmation notification appears once sent.
Recipient search

Recipient search and send


Virtual business listings

Even if a prospect’s business has no physical location, you can use their Google Maps URL to generate accurate prospecting reports.
1

Confirm the business is listed on Google

The business must be verified on Google My Business as a service-area business before proceeding.
2

Search on Google Maps

Open Google Maps and enter the business name in the search bar. Click on the listing to open it.
Google Maps search

Searching for the business on Google Maps

3

Obtain the Maps URL

Use one of two methods:Method A — from the address bar: Copy the URL directly from the browser address bar when the listing is open.
Address bar URL

Copying the URL from the address bar

Method B — using the Share feature: Click Share in the listing and then Copy link.
Google Maps share button

Share button on the Google Maps listing

Copy link

Copy link option in the share dialog

4

Add the virtual business as a prospect

Open the Prospecting Tool and click Add a Prospect, then select Search for Virtual Businesses.
Add Prospect

Add Prospect button

Virtual business search option

Search for Virtual Businesses option

5

Paste the Maps URL

In the Business Maps URL field, paste the URL you obtained and complete the rest of the form.
Maps URL field

Maps URL field in the prospect form

Save virtual prospect

Saving the virtual business prospect


Report builder (premium)

The Prospect Report Builder gives you complete control over the design, structure, and messaging of your prospect reports.
The Report Builder is accessible to users with a Premium Prospecting Subscription. Preview mode is available for all users.
Key benefits:
  • Branded reports: Customize design elements to maintain a cohesive, on-brand presentation.
  • Conversion-ready layouts: Structure reports to highlight CTAs and key information.
  • Personalized messaging: Tailor messages for niche audiences.
  • Live preview: View updates instantly before publishing.
1

Open the Report Builder

Navigate to the Marketing tab, then open the Report Builder tab within the Prospecting tool.
Report Builder navigation

Report Builder tab in Prospecting

2

Set your brand theme

Edit the report’s primary and secondary colors, text color, header link color, and CTA background and text colors.
Brand Theme

Brand Theme customization

3

Customize the header

Toggle display options for logo, website link, tagline, contact info, and CTA button. Adjust font type, weight, and style, and choose from left top wave, full background, or double wave left header styles.
Header customization

Header display options

Header design options

Header design options

Header styles

Header style variants

4

Add an introduction section

Toggle visibility, customize fonts, and enter a custom title and description explaining the report’s value.
Introduction customization

Introduction section customization

5

Customize the footer

Control which elements are visible in the footer, customize layout and appearance, and choose from right curve wave, full background, or flat bottom border footer styles.
Footer options

Footer display options

Footer design

Footer design options

Footer styles

Footer style variants

6

Preview and save

Click Preview to view your design in a new tab, then click Save to apply changes across all past and future reports.
Preview and Save

Preview and Save buttons


Customizing the PDF report

PDF Customization applies your brand theme, header, and footer settings from the Report Builder directly to exported audit PDFs.
This functionality requires a Premium Prospecting subscription. Preview mode is available at no cost.
1

Configure the Report Builder

Open the Report Builder (see above). Customize border colors in the Brand Theme section, and add your business name, phone, email, and website in the Header Customization area.
PDF Report Builder navigation

Opening the Report Builder

PDF color customization

Border color customization for PDF

PDF header customization

Business contact info in header

2

Preview and save

Click Preview to generate a live view, review all details, then click Save.
PDF preview

Preview the PDF design

Save PDF settings

Save PDF settings

3

Export a PDF report

Switch to the All Accounts menu, choose a prospect, and click Show Report.
Select prospect for PDF

Selecting a prospect for PDF export

Show Report

Show Report button

Click Export PDF, or select Download PDF Report directly from the list and choose your language.
Export PDF

Export PDF button

Download PDF

Download PDF from list view


Prospecting lead widget

Prospecting widgets are fully customizable lead capture forms that can be embedded on your website to generate instant Marketing Audit Reports.
This functionality is available exclusively with the paid version of the Prospecting tool. You can create up to nine distinct widgets.

Creating a widget

1

Open the Widgets tab

Navigate to the Prospecting section of your account, then open the Widgets tab.
Widgets tab

Widgets tab in Prospecting

2

Create a new widget

Click the Create Widget button.
Create Widget button

Create Widget button

3

Configure fields

In the Styles view, enable or disable available fields to collect the data you need. Designate each field as required or optional.
Widget fields

Field configuration in Styles view

Required field toggle

Required/optional field toggle

Businesses with an active Google listing can use the search functionality; businesses without one can select Manually Enter Business.
Business search

Business search option in the widget

Report preview

Report preview in widget editor

4

Style the widget

Adjust form and font colors, upload a header image and background image, and customize the heading text, font, and size.
Widget color options

Color customization

Style the submit button to match your brand.
Button styling

Submit button styling

5

Choose light or dark theme

Switch to the Theme tab to select light or dark mode.
Widget theme

Light/dark theme selection

6

Save and embed

Save the widget, then head to the Settings tab to copy the embed code for use in your funnel or website.
Save widget

Save and get the embed code

Widget overview

From the Widgets tab you can manage all created widgets:
Categorize Now button

Categorize Now button for bulk categorization

Add Prospect button

Add Prospect from the Widgets tab

Create Widget button

Create Widget button in the overview

Widgets list

List of created widgets showing name, creation date, and prospect count

Widget preview

Preview a widget before embedding

Each widget tile shows its name, creation date, and the number of prospects obtained. Expand the actions menu to edit the form, copy its embed code, or delete it.

Automating prospect workflows

When a new prospect is generated, workflows can be triggered automatically to send welcome emails, assign leads to pipelines, and more.
1

Add the Prospect Generated trigger

In your workflow builder, add the Prospect Generated trigger. Choose to capture leads from AI-based prospecting, in-app engagement, or embedded Prospecting Widgets.
Prospect trigger GIF

Prospect Generated trigger in workflow builder

Trigger configuration

Trigger configuration

2

Send branded prospecting audit reports

Deliver Prospecting Audit Reports to clients via email. Use prospect-related custom values to personalize the outreach.
Email workflow GIF

Sending audit reports via email workflow

Prospect custom values

Custom values for prospecting

3

Create opportunities automatically

Add an action to automatically create an Opportunity in your pipeline when a prospect enters the system.
Opportunity creation

Create Opportunity action

Pipeline assignment

Pipeline stage assignment

Leads submitted through Prospecting Widgets are automatically saved to Contacts, tagged for segmentation, and can trigger workflows — sending welcome messages, creating tasks, and adding leads to Opportunities and Pipelines.

Bulk prospecting

Bulk Prospecting provides a faster way to discover, evaluate, and capture multiple local leads directly from Google Maps — with higher-volume results, duplicate detection, and batch saving. Key benefits:
  • Smarter search controls: Use keywords, specific business names, locations, and radius targeting to refine your search.
  • Higher result volume: Access up to 60 leads per search — triple the legacy limit.
  • Batch saving: Select and save up to 15 prospects at a time, with selection preserved across result pages.
  • Duplicate detection: Instantly identify prospects already saved or in progress.
1

Start a search

Navigate to Marketing > Prospecting, then click Add Prospect. Enter a search keyword or business name, define the location, set the radius (up to approximately 30 miles / 49 km), and click Search.
Bulk add prospect

Add Prospect to start bulk search

Bulk search leads

Search results in list and map view

2

Sort and filter results

Sort fields such as Prospect Score, Website, or Rating in ascending or descending order.
Sort results

Sort options for search results

Use the Filter tool to refine results based on your ideal criteria.
Filter tool

Filter tool

3

Customize columns

Click Manage Columns to show, hide, or reorder fields such as Prospect Score, Online Presence, Website, and Status.
Manage columns

Manage Columns button

4

Choose rows per page

Select 5, 10, or 15 rows per page for faster processing during high-volume searches.
Rows per page

Rows per page selector

5

Select and save prospects

Select up to 15 leads per batch — selection carries across pages.
Select leads

Selecting individual leads

Use Select All / Unselect All on the current page for quick adjustments.
Select All button

Select All and Unselect All buttons

Click Add Multiple Prospects to save the selected batch.
Add Multiple Prospects

Add Multiple Prospects button

6

Monitor statuses

Watch the Status column as entries progress through the following states:
  • Not Added: The prospect has not yet been saved.
  • Added: The prospect already exists in your system.
  • Generating Prospect (xx%): The system is creating the record and running its Marketing Audit.
Prospect statuses

Status column showing prospect generation progress

Tips for better searches:
  • If you hit the 60-lead limit, expand the radius, vary keywords, or shift the search location.
  • If “near me” gives unexpected results, verify your VPN or location settings.

Prospecting tool settings

1

Open settings

Navigate to the Prospecting tab inside the Marketing section and switch to the Settings option.
Settings navigation

Settings tab in Prospecting

2

Configure report settings

In Report Settings, unselect and reorder the sections included in future reports, then click Save.
Report settings reorder

Reordering report sections in settings

Save report settings

Report settings save

3

Configure AI report generation

Enable or disable AI-generated reports in AI Report Configuration. If enabled, fill out the information required to select which prospects to notify your business about, then click Save.
AI Report Configuration

AI Report Configuration option

AI report form

AI report settings form

4

Manage subscription

Use the Manage Subscription option to cancel your subscription to the Prospecting Tool.
Manage Subscription

Manage Subscription option

Subscription screen

Subscription management screen


Frequently asked questions

Use the Google Maps URL method. Search for the business on Google Maps, copy the URL from the address bar or via the Share button, then paste it into the Prospecting Tool’s “Search for Virtual Businesses” field.
Reports can be refreshed 7 days after the initial generation. The timestamp of the last update is displayed below the Refresh button.
Accounts with a Premium Prospecting Subscription have full access. Preview mode is available for all users at no cost.
Yes. The live preview feature updates immediately as you make edits, so you can confirm design changes before saving.
Yes. You can select your preferred language when exporting a PDF report.
Yes. Logo fields automatically scale up to 300 px wide for optimal print quality.
You can create up to nine distinct widgets to support different websites, brands, or campaigns.
Their information is automatically added to your CRM, tagged for segmentation, and can trigger workflows to send welcome messages, assign pipeline stages, and initiate nurture sequences.
Bulk Prospecting returns up to 60 leads per search. If you hit this limit, try expanding the radius, varying keywords, or shifting the search location.
You can select and save up to 15 prospects per batch. Selection is preserved across result pages so you can build your batch from multiple pages.
Last modified on March 5, 2026