# Check existing accounts before prospecting

Use case · Sales

Canonical page: https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/check-existing-accounts-before-prospecting

Avoid duplicate outreach and conflicting conversations.

## Who this helps

A research list can include current customers or active deals.

## How to use it

1. Compare the matched company domain with your CRM.
2. Check parent and subsidiary relationships where names differ.
3. Route the research note to the existing owner or create a review item.

## Illustrative example

A company already evaluating your product stays with its current seller.

## What to check

Do not create a new account solely because the matched name is unfamiliar.

## How Data SDK fits

Data SDK connects website visits with available company details worldwide, from startups to larger businesses. Coverage and fields vary. Start free trial opens an email request; terms are confirmed with the team. The full API is coming soon.

These are suggested workflows, not a list of built-in integrations. Use your own approved analytics, CRM, and research process where needed. Matches and fields vary. A company match does not identify a person or prove buying intent.

## Related reading

- [Company domain](https://datasdk.ai/glossary/company-domain): A company domain is the website address used to represent a business.
- [CRM](https://datasdk.ai/glossary/crm): A customer relationship management system stores business relationships, contacts, and sales activity.
- [Entity resolution](https://datasdk.ai/glossary/entity-resolution): Entity resolution determines whether records refer to the same real-world business.
- [Research companies that view pricing](https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/research-companies-that-view-pricing): Prepare better commercial questions before a legitimate conversation.
- [Prioritize companies in your service area](https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/prioritize-companies-in-your-service-area): Remove obvious geographic mismatches from the research queue.
- [Find startups your product can serve](https://datasdk.ai/use-cases/find-startups-your-product-can-serve): Recognize smaller businesses that match your product's scope.

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