FAQ’s
Get Started
Who qualifies for a BellesLink account?
Businesses who meet our account requirements and have a permissible use qualify for a BellesLink account. Review the Account Requirements page for details.
Who qualifies for a BellesLink account?
Review the Account Requirements page for permissible uses of BellesLink data. for details.
Are any businesses prohibited from having a BellesLink account?
Yes. See the list of prohibited businesses on the Account Qualifications page.
Does signing up with BellesLink tie me to a long term agreement?
No. BellesLink is a month-by-month agreement. You can cancel at any time.
Once I sign-up how long does it take to get a login?
Your login will be generated once your account is verified. Usually, no more than 24 hours later.
Do I need to install anything to use BellesLink?
No. All that’s needed to use BellesLink is Google Chrome and a microphone/headset or earbuds with a microphone. BellesLink is the same simple design on a mobile device, tablet, or desktop. No special instructions or mobile app required.
Batch Search
How accurate is your batch search?
As long as your list is good, you should see a 80%+ return rate. Meaning, more than 8 out of 10 records will come back with accurate data appended. Typically each returned search includes 3 good phone numbers and 3 email addresses. So a search of 100 records will return 80+ results with a total of 240+ good phone numbers.
What information is returned with batch search?
A batch search result includes up to 5 good phone numbers with caller ID and phone type, a current street address, and up to 5 email addresses.
What format is required for batch search?
For batch search you need a first name, last name, address, city, state, and zip code. If your spreadsheet contains full names in one column our batch uploader can separate those for you. It can also separate full addresses which are in one column.
Do I have to format my spreadsheet to match your template?
You can upload your own spreadsheet, with any number of columns, and tell us which columns to use. You don’t have to delete extra columns and risk loosing your list data. When you upload your spreadsheet we save a copy of your original file. When you download your results you can choose to have the results automatically merged into your original spreadsheet, with all your original columns and data.
Once I upload a batch, how long does it take to get results back?
Most batches come back within an hour or two. Large batches can take up to 24 hours.
Is there a minimum batch size?
No. Upload as many, or as few, as you like.
What if I need help or have problems with my batch?
Call or email customer service anytime and someone will be available to help you.
Am I billed per search or per result?
You are billed per search, at the time the batch is submitted. To get the highest hit rate submit a clean spreadsheet of good names and addresses.
Premium Searches
How good are your people searches?
Our premium people search data is comprised of thousands of sources and billions of records.
What if I don’t use all my searches included in my plan? Do the searches roll-over?
No. The amount of monthly searches included in your plan expire each month, on your billing date.
I bought additional searches. Do the searches I bought roll-over?
Yes. All additional searches you buy roll-over each month and are there to use for as long as you have an active account.
I bought additional searches, then I decided to cancel. Will you refund the searches I paid for?
No. If you close your account or your account is suspended, any searches you paid for are not refunded.
Am I charged if the search doesn’t return a result?
No. Individual premium searches are no-hit, no-fee.
Accounts & Billing
How do I cancel my account?
Just send us an email or submit your request on our Contact page. Your account will be closed as soon as we get it.
How does your billing work?
The date you sign-up becomes your bill date. Each month on your bill date you’re charged the forthcoming monthly fee for the plan you’re on.
What if I cancel after I’ve been charged the monthly fee? Is any portion of the monthly fee I paid refundable?
No. We don’t offer refunds. The easy way to avoid this is to cancel before your bill date.
Do I pay the monthly fee even when I’m not using the account?
Yes. You pay a monthly fee whether you use the account or not.
Can I change plans?
Yes. You can change plans anytime. If you’re changing from the Pro Plan to the Business Plan, you’ll be charged the pro-rated monthly fee immediately. If you’re changing from the Business Plan to the Pro Plan, the change will take affect on your next bill date.
Plan Upgrades & Downgrades
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your subscription at any time.
If I upgrade does the change take place immediately?
Yes. Once you’ve received confirmation that your upgrade was successful, logout and then login. When you login you’ll be on whatever plan you upgraded to.
If I downgrade, do I get a pro-rated refund of my monthly fee?
No. But after you downgrade you can continue on whatever plan you’re on until your next bill date. Then on your next bill date, your plan will change.
Is the date the same on all the plans?
Yes. The data is exactly same for all plans.
Customer Support
How do I get a hold of you for help?
Call customer at 970.328.0400 or email us at [email protected]. We’re available to help most hours of the day, night, and weekends.
Can I talk to real people when I call?
Yep. Try calling now. If we don’t pickup we’ll get back to you ASAP.
Is technical support free and included in my account?
Yes. Technical support by phone, at 970.328.0400, and by email, at [email protected], is included with every BellesLink account.
What else should I know about BellesLink?
The roots of BellesLink began in 1989. We were a small business then, we’re a small business now—same as our customers. So we know what it’s like.
We’re a small crew. We all work remotely, from home. So when you call you might hear our dogs barking. Scratch that, you probably will hear our dogs barking.
We have a trusted network of people we’ve worked with for years. We’re all friends and family.
All our systems are housed in a secure data facility, one of the best in the country. Because of who we are, our experience, knowledge, and design, BellesLink and its network is extremely reliable.
We’re small in numbers, but mighty and nimble. Our technology and code base is rock-solid. Our design and development process is fast and flexible so we’re quickly able to make the changes our customers need.