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Key points
- Use count previews to evaluate audience size without retrieving contacts.
- Review retrieved records against fit and quality requirements.
- Export an approved saved list for the next workflow step.
A count preview tells you how many contact records match a search. Retrieval gives you the actual matching records and available fields. A saved-list download gives you a file of records you already retrieved.
That distinction matters in Dievio: previews are free, search retrieval charges for returned leads and downloading an existing saved list adds no search-credit charge. The word “export” can blur those separate operations.
Compare the three outputs
| Operation | Output | Search-credit effect | What remains to review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count preview | Matching contact-record count | No search credits | Actual accounts, roles and contact fields are not assessed |
| Search retrieval | Returned records and available values | One credit per returned lead; empty searches cost zero | Identity, fit, validation evidence and campaign eligibility |
| Saved-list download | A file of already saved records, such as CSV or JSON | No additional search-credit charge | File mapping and whether the stored records remain suitable for the next use |
Repeating a retrieval can spend credits again, including for previously seen people. Re-downloading a saved file is a different task and does not refresh or re-verify its contents.
Use preview for coverage questions
A free count preview helps investigate a new audience or compare a changed criterion. Keep the effective definition with the count so another operator can understand what was measured.
- Does the supported query find records in the intended role and account cohort?
- Does a particular constraint create an unexpected change in matching volume?
- Does the available volume justify retrieving a bounded set for review?
The total is not a unique-company count, a reachable-email count or total market size. Several contact records can belong to one account, and eligible companies can be absent from the source.
The count-preview workflow covers those checks. For market planning, use the TAM, ICP and segment guide rather than treating the preview as a complete market estimate.
Retrieve records when you need record-level evidence
A plausible count is a reason to investigate, not proof of quality. Retrieve a manageable set to inspect account identity, complete titles, required field availability and recurring gaps.
Choose the scope from review capacity and the consequences of a mistake. There is no universal minimum count or batch size that makes every campaign viable. If the records are wrong, repair the relevant criterion rather than buying a much larger set.
Use contact search for actual records. The filter diagnostic workflow helps investigate unexpected account or role coverage.
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Download saved records for a defined handoff
When the saved list is suitable for the next task, download the required file and test its mapping. Keep the source version and existing identifiers so downstream changes remain traceable.
- Confirm that account and role criteria match the current brief.
- Check required fields and unresolved validation evidence.
- Apply preferences, suppression and ownership.
- Test destination field types and missing-value handling.
- Assign an owner and an approved next action.
A deadline or a previously successful audience does not automatically complete those checks. Stored records may need review before a new campaign even when downloading them adds no search-credit charge.
Choose the operation from the task
A new audience
Use preview to investigate matching volume, then retrieve a bounded set for actual account and contact review. Do not expand simply because the count is large.
An existing saved list
Download it when you need the file. Decide separately whether its evidence and campaign suitability require another review. A new paid retrieval is not automatically necessary just to obtain the same saved data.
A recurring campaign
Retain the accepted audience definition and previous outcomes. Review material changes before deciding whether to download existing records, research a gap or retrieve another set. Repeating the query does not guarantee newly verified values.
The segment validation guide and niche coverage guide address those separate planning questions.
Keep operation costs and campaign results separate
Credit efficiency describes part of the operating cost. It does not by itself prove better targeting, inbox placement or more qualified conversations. Track reviewed usable records and actual follow-up outcomes alongside charges.
Public API and workspace balances are separate. Consult current plans and credit options when budgeting the specific workflow, including repeat retrieval and any separately documented operations.
The lean-team operating guide connects the coverage check, record review and handoff. Use each operation for the information or file the next task actually needs.
