Run a Match Test
How to Run a Match Test
Our Match Test Tool is a great way to see the results of how FullContact’s Enrich
and Resolve match up against your existing customer data. Run a real test
using your data to understand what your match and fill rates are by each
Insights Bundle.
Before Running the Test
In order to ensure the best results when running a match test, we recommend you follow
these simple guidelines when preparing your audience file:
- Your audience file should be in .CSV format. Here is a template from FullContact’s Platform.
- Your list should be a random sample of your customers, with at least 100 records and up to 1,000.
- A truly random sample will provide the most accurate results when running a match test. We do not recommend running match tests on your best or worst customer records, as that will skew your results.
- Need a larger sample analyzed? Reach out to your sales representative or FullContact support.
- We recommend that you provide as many acceptable customer inputs as possible, in the correct formatting.
Acceptable Inputs and Formatting
| Input | Formatting |
|---|---|
| Email Address(es) Clear text, MD5 or SHA-256 (must generate hashed emails as lowercase after removing spacing before and after the hash) | Clear Text: [email protected] MD5 Email Hash: 0e75c688a5e3cb2a3027ae4d5a90af8b SHA-256 Email Hash: f4a73f4a5b069fed3e8ff8f7d9784e012db1fd5d63cfd3ad5582c86588defcd3 |
| Phone Number(s) E164 Formatting recommended | +1-303-555-5555 |
| Social Profile URL Full URL is recommended over just username | linkedin.com/in/jane-smith twitter.com/janesmith |
| Name/Address Both name and address must be present and street address should be parsed into Address Line 1 and Address Line 2 | Acceptable Combinations for Location:
Acceptable Combinations for Name:
|
| Mobile Advertising ID Android Advertising IDs (AAID) or Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) mobile IDs | ape2ch30-pifn-cbvi-30yy-nia-zex7aw5u |
Adhering to these guidelines to prepare for running your match tests will help us provide the most comprehensive view of your data against our Insights Bundles.
Getting Started
Have your sample file ready for upload? Let’s get started!
Follow the step-by-step guide provided within platform to upload your file.
Feel free to check out the Person Insights Bundles and API Search while waiting for your file to finish uploading.
Once your file has finished uploading, you can now check out the test results under the All Reports tab.
The All Reports tab provides you with a high-level overview of how all the match tests you've run.
The Results drill down will open when you click on your report and dives into select fields within specific Insights Bundles where you can
compare your sample file results against the U.S. population. Take a look at field-level
results for age range, gender, estimated household income, and more by clicking on the eye ball icon.
Example Insights Bundle breakdown by fields:
Need Help?
If you have trouble uploading a list or have questions about your results, please contact
our support team at [email protected]
Interested in learning more about our available Insights Bundles or ready to start
enriching your inputs with insights? Email your account representative or contact us.
Updated 3 months ago