How to search for businesses by place or postcode in LeadMapper

Location controls the centre of a Single or Grid search. A clear place name helps LeadMapper put the points in the right area. A vague or shared name can shift the search to another town, so check the map before starting.

Enter a place in New search

1. 1Open New search and enter a business type in Search query.
2. 2In Location, type a suburb, town, city or postcode. Pick a suggested match if one appears.
3. 3Check the location line beneath the field and the centre on the map preview.
4. 4Check Country. If a postcode exists in more than one country, choose the country before starting.

For example, “Richmond” is clearer with a region: “Richmond, VIC”. A postcode may identify several suburbs, so check the suggested place and map centre rather than assuming the number points to the part of town you mean.

Fix a place LeadMapper cannot locate

The location status tells you when a place has been located, still needs placing on the map or cannot be found. If it is waiting, press Enter after the location or use Locate. If it is not found, check the spelling, add a region or postcode, and confirm Country.

A location may resolve even when the wording differs from what you typed. The map preview is the final check: make sure the centre sits where your prospects actually are.

Match the place to the search mode

• Use Single to sample businesses from one point.
• Use Grid to spread points across a continuous area around that place. Check grid size and radius to cover the territory.
• Use Bulk search for a named list of postcodes or suburbs, rather than one centre.

Check the preview before starting

Read the search summary and Mission plan. Confirm the term, place, mode, map position and possible credits. If a district is not centred where you want, enter exact coordinates or choose a more specific location. This small check prevents a full run in the wrong area.