Complete Automation Guide

How LeadgenAI Works

From lead discovery to email automation - understand the complete process that generates qualified prospects while you sleep.

8-Step Automated Process

Set up once, then watch as the system automatically finds, researches, and contacts your ideal prospects.

STEP 1

Connect Your Data Sources

Link your external APIs for lead generation

Connect Apify for web scraping Google Maps, LinkedIn, and other sources
Set up Perplexity AI for company research and lead qualification
Configure Google Gemini for AI-powered email personalization
All APIs are paid directly by you - no markup, full cost control

STEP 2

Set Up Email Accounts

Connect your Gmail or Outlook accounts for sending

Connect multiple Gmail or Outlook accounts for higher volume
OAuth integration ensures secure access without passwords
Your emails send from YOUR domain and IP reputation
No shared infrastructure that gets blacklisted

STEP 3

Create Lead Generation Campaigns

Define your ideal customer profile and search criteria

Set geographic targeting (city, state, country)
Define business categories and keywords
Set company size and revenue filters
Configure lead qualification criteria

STEP 4

Automated Lead Discovery

AI finds and qualifies prospects automatically

Scrapes Google Maps, LinkedIn, and business directories
Finds contact information (emails, phones, websites)
AI research validates business fit and qualification
Deduplicates and enriches lead data automatically

STEP 5

AI Email Personalization

Generate personalized emails for each prospect

AI analyzes company website and social media
Creates personalized subject lines and email content
References specific business challenges and opportunities
Maintains your brand voice and messaging

STEP 6

Automated Email Sequences

Send follow-up sequences automatically

Multi-step email sequences with smart timing
Automatic follow-ups based on engagement
A/B testing for subject lines and content
Stops sequences when prospects reply

STEP 7

Reply Detection & Management

Track responses and manage conversations

Automatically detects replies and positive responses
Identifies meeting booking confirmations
Categorizes responses (interested, not interested, out of office)
Updates lead status and stops follow-up sequences

STEP 8

Analytics & Optimization

Track performance and optimize campaigns

Real-time campaign performance metrics
Email open rates, click rates, and reply rates
Cost per lead and ROI tracking
A/B testing results and optimization suggestions

Advanced Features & Capabilities

Beyond basic automation - powerful features that give you complete control and maximum results.

Import Existing Leads

Upload your current lead lists via CSV files. The system will enrich and deduplicate them automatically.

Export Your Data

Export all leads, campaign data, and analytics anytime. Your data belongs to you - no vendor lock-in.

Advanced Configuration

Fine-tune sending limits, timing, personalization rules, and campaign parameters for optimal results.

Multi-Region Support

Target leads globally with region-specific messaging, time zones, and compliance requirements.

Meeting Integration

Automatically detect when prospects book meetings and update lead status accordingly.

Performance Optimization

AI continuously optimizes email timing, content, and targeting based on your campaign performance.

Simple API Setup Guide

Get your API keys in minutes. All services offer free accounts to get started.

Apify

1 Visit apify.com and create a free account
2 Navigate to Settings → Integrations
3 Copy your Personal API Token
4 Paste into LeadgenAI API Keys section
5 No credit card required for account creation

Get API Key →

Perplexity AI

1 Go to perplexity.ai and sign up
2 Navigate to Settings → API Keys
3 Generate a new API key
4 Copy the key immediately (only shown once)
5 Add to LeadgenAI API configuration

Get API Key →

OpenRouter (Gemini)

1 Visit openrouter.ai and create an account
2 Go to Keys section in dashboard
3 Click "Create Key" and copy your API key
4 Set usage limits and billing preferences
5 Add API key to LeadgenAI settings

Get API Key →

Secure Email Account Connection

OAuth 2.0 authentication ensures your email accounts stay secure. No passwords needed or stored.

Gmail

Create your own OAuth app

Setup →

1 Create OAuth App & Get Credentials

1 Go to Google Cloud Console (console.cloud.google.com)
2 Create a new project or select existing one
3 Enable Gmail API in APIs & Services
4 Go to Credentials → Create OAuth 2.0 Client ID
5 Select "Web application" as application type
6 Set authorized redirect URI (provided in LeadgenAI)
7 Copy Client ID and Client Secret
8 Add credentials to your LeadgenAI tenant settings

2 Connect Your Email Account

1 Go to LeadgenAI Email Settings
2 Paste your OAuth Client ID and Secret
3 Click "Connect Gmail" button
4 Sign in with your Gmail account
5 Grant email sending permissions
6 Emails now send from your Gmail address

Why This Approach

Your own OAuth app = full control
No shared credentials or infrastructure
Revocable access from Google Cloud Console
Google security standards compliance

Outlook/Microsoft 365

Create your own OAuth app

Setup →

1 Create OAuth App & Get Credentials

1 Go to Azure Portal (portal.azure.com)
2 Navigate to Azure Active Directory → App registrations
3 Click "New registration" to create app
4 Set name and supported account types
5 Add Redirect URI (platform: Web, provided in LeadgenAI)
6 Go to Certificates & secrets → New client secret
7 Copy the Application (client) ID
8 Copy the Client secret value
9 Add credentials to your LeadgenAI tenant settings

2 Connect Your Email Account

1 Go to LeadgenAI Email Settings
2 Paste your OAuth Client ID and Secret
3 Click "Connect Outlook" button
4 Sign in with your Microsoft account
5 Approve application permissions
6 Emails now send from your Outlook address

Why This Approach

Your own Azure app = enterprise security
No shared credentials or infrastructure
Revocable from Azure Portal
Multi-factor authentication support

Your Own OAuth App = Maximum Control

By creating your own OAuth app in Google Cloud Console or Azure Portal, you have complete ownership and control. Your credentials are stored only in your LeadgenAI tenant - never shared with other users. You can revoke access, monitor usage, and manage permissions directly from your cloud provider.

This enterprise-grade approach means you're using the same authentication methods as Fortune 500 companies, with no shared infrastructure that could compromise your email reputation.

Transparent Cost Breakdown

You control every cost. Pay only for what you use with no hidden fees or markups.

What You Actually Pay

All costs are transparent and paid directly to the service providers

Apify (Lead Scraping)

Direct cost for scraping Google Maps, LinkedIn, etc. (Compute units at $0.40/CU)

€0.40 per 100 leads

Perplexity AI (Research)

AI research and lead qualification (Sonar model: $5-12 per 1000 requests)

€0.005-0.012 per lead

OpenRouter (AI Personalization)

AI-powered email personalization via OpenRouter (variable based on model)

€0.00026 per email

LeadgenAI Software

Lifetime access to the automation platform - Limited time offer!

One-time

Example: 1,000 Leads Campaign

Total cost: €4 (scraping) + €12 (research) + €0.26 (emails) = €16.26 total

That's €0.01626 per qualified lead with personalized outreach!

Why This Approach Dominates Traditional Methods

Traditional Lead Gen

Manual research and list building

Generic email templates

Shared email infrastructure

Monthly subscription fees

Limited data export

LeadgenAI

Fully automated lead discovery

AI-powered personalization

Your own email accounts

One-time payment

Complete data ownership

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Limited time offer • Regular price €300 • Setup takes 15 minutes