What tools can help with prospecting?

Prospecting tools help identify and gather contact information for cold outreach. Different tools serve different needs.

B2B data platforms:

ZoomInfo: Large database, company and contact data, intent signals

Apollo: Contact data with built-in sequencing, popular with startups

Clearbit: Enrichment focused, strong API integration

Lusha: Browser extension approach, direct contact lookup

Professional network tools:

LinkedIn Sales Navigator: Search and filtering within LinkedIn's data, InMail credits

Email finding tools:

Hunter.io: Domain search and email verification

Snov.io: Email finder with verification

RocketReach: Contact lookup across platforms

Verification services:

ZeroBounce, NeverBounce, BriteVerify: Clean lists before sending

Selection criteria:

Data quality and accuracy rates

Compliance practices and documentation

Integration with your existing tools

Pricing model fit for your volume

Tools provide data, but you remain responsible for how you use it.