📖 Complete User Guide
🚀 How to Sign Up
Getting started with EnrichlyAI is quick and easy:
- Visit the Registration Page: Click "Sign In" in the header, then click "Register for an account"
- Enter Your Details:
- Full Name (used for personalization)
- Email Address (your login credential)
- Secure Password (minimum 8 characters)
- Verify Your Email: Check your inbox for a verification email (check spam if not received)
- Complete Your Profile: Add additional information to personalize your experience
- Start Searching: You're ready to discover businesses!
💡 Pro Tip: Use a business email address to unlock enterprise features and priority support.
🔍 Running Your First Search
Follow these steps to run your first business search:
- Click "Start Your Search" from the homepage or dashboard
- Enter Location: Type the city, state, or address you want to search
- Examples: "New York, NY", "Los Angeles, CA", "Miami Beach, FL"
- You can also use zip codes: "10001", "90210"
- Select Business Types: Choose one or multiple business categories
- Restaurant, Retail Store, Coffee Shop, Gym, Salon, etc.
- Pro tip: Start with 2-3 types for your first search
- Set Maximum Results: Choose how many businesses to find (100 - 50,000)
- Click "Start Search": The system will begin discovering businesses
- Wait for Completion: Progress updates will show in real-time
- Review Results: See your discovered businesses and download CSV files
💡 Pro Tip: Start with 1,000 results for your first search to get familiar with the data. You can always run larger searches later.
📊 Understanding Your Results
Each business record includes comprehensive data points:
- Basic Information:
- Business Name
- Complete Address
- Phone Number
- Website URL
- Business Details:
- Business Category/Type
- Price Level ($ to $$$$)
- Rating (1-5 stars)
- Total Reviews Count
- Location Data:
- Latitude & Longitude
- Formatted Address
- Place ID (Google unique identifier)
- Operational Information:
- Business Hours
- Currently Open/Closed Status
- Delivery/Pickup Options (if applicable)
💡 Pro Tip: Use the rating and review count to prioritize outreach. Businesses with 100+ reviews are typically well-established.
💾 Exporting Your Data
Your search results are automatically exported to CSV files:
- Automatic Export: Files are generated immediately after search completion
- File Splitting: Large datasets are automatically split into 10,000-row chunks for optimal performance
- File Naming: Files are named with timestamp and business type for easy organization
- Download Location: Access downloads from your browser's download folder or the results page
CSV Import to CRM:
- HubSpot: Contacts → Import → Upload CSV → Map fields
- Salesforce: Data Import Wizard → Accounts/Leads → Upload CSV
- Pipedrive: Settings → Import Data → Organizations → Upload CSV
- Excel/Google Sheets: File → Import → Choose CSV file
💡 Pro Tip: Clean and deduplicate your data before importing to your CRM to maintain database quality.
🎯 Multi-Type Search
Search for multiple business types simultaneously to maximize efficiency:
- How It Works: Enter multiple business types separated by commas
- Example: "restaurant, cafe, bakery, bar" will find all four types in one search
- Benefits:
- Save time by running one search instead of multiple
- Reduce API calls and costs
- Get comprehensive market view instantly
- Best Practices:
- Group related business types together
- Limit to 5-10 types per search for optimal results
- Use specific categories for better targeting
⚠️ Important: More business types = more API calls. Monitor your usage to stay within limits.
⚡ Auto-Deduplication
EnrichlyAI automatically prevents duplicate business records:
- How It Works: Each business has a unique Place ID from Google
- Cross-Search Deduplication: Businesses found in multiple categories are only included once
- Benefits:
- Clean, accurate data without manual cleanup
- No wasted API calls on duplicate businesses
- Ready-to-use exports for immediate outreach
💡 Pro Tip: This is especially useful when searching broad categories like "food" and specific ones like "restaurant" together.
📈 Using Your Dashboard
Your dashboard provides real-time insights into your usage:
- Searches This Month: Track total searches performed
- Businesses Discovered: See cumulative business count
- Exports Generated: Monitor data exports created
- API Calls Used: Track Google API usage
- Recent Activity: View search history with timestamps
💡 Pro Tip: Use the dashboard to track trends in your business discovery over time and optimize your search strategy.
💡 Search Tips & Tricks
Optimize Your Searches:
- Be Specific with Locations: "Downtown Chicago" is better than just "Chicago"
- Use Business Type Variations: Try both "gym" and "fitness center" for comprehensive results
- Start Small, Scale Up: Test with 100-500 results before running large searches
- Time Your Searches: Run large searches during off-peak hours for faster processing
- Check Data Quality: Review sample results before exporting everything
Advanced Techniques:
- Radius Searches: Focus on specific neighborhoods or districts
- Competitive Analysis: Search competitor locations to find similar businesses
- Market Research: Compare business density across different cities
- Lead Generation: Target specific business types in high-growth areas
🎯 Common Use Cases
Sales & Business Development:
- Generate qualified B2B leads for your services
- Build targeted outreach lists by industry and location
- Identify businesses that match your ideal customer profile
Market Research:
- Analyze market density and competition in different areas
- Identify expansion opportunities for your business
- Track business landscape changes over time
Partnership Development:
- Find complementary businesses for partnerships
- Identify retail locations for product placement
- Build distributor and reseller networks
Real Estate & Site Selection:
- Analyze commercial areas for new locations
- Evaluate foot traffic and business density
- Research competitor locations and saturation
❓ Common Issues & Solutions
Problem: "No businesses found"
- Solution: Try broader search terms or expand your location radius
- Check if the location name is spelled correctly
- Try using a larger city name instead of a small neighborhood
Problem: "Search taking too long"
- Solution: Large searches (10,000+) can take several minutes
- Reduce the maximum results for faster completion
- Check your internet connection stability
Problem: "API limit reached"
- Solution: You've reached your monthly API quota
- Upgrade your plan for higher limits
- Wait until next month for quota reset
Problem: "Can't export data"
- Solution: Check your browser's download settings
- Disable popup blockers for enrichlyai.com
- Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)