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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, direct explanations of Velaur Outbounder features, deliverability protocols, sequence automation, and pricing.

Platform Overview

What is Velaur Outbounder?

Velaur Outbounder is an enterprise B2B sales prospecting, cold email sequence automation, and multichannel outreach SaaS developed by Velaur Labs. It combines a local DuckDB Lakehouse for sub-second contact discovery, a visual campaign sequence builder with A/B/C/D variant testing, continuous IMAP reply tracking, and a Manifest V3 LinkedIn Chrome Extension that syncs directly with Google Sheets.

Lead Generation & Prospecting

How does the lead generation system work?

Velaur Outbounder uses a hybrid DuckDB + PostgreSQL architecture. Columnar contact registries (such as verified corporate directories and Form D filings) are indexed in local Parquet datasets, allowing sub-second querying across company location, employee count, industry, domain, and job title. Once filtered, contact records are unlocked and stored in the workspace's tenant-isolated CRM.

Lead Generation & Prospecting

Can users upload CSV files to create custom prospect lists?

Yes. Velaur Outbounder supports direct CSV uploads with automatic header detection, mapping, and RFC-4180 parsing. Contacts are deduplicated by email address and can be assigned directly to existing or newly created saved lists.

Lead Generation & Prospecting

Can leads be exported to CSV and Google Sheets?

Yes. Unlocked contacts and saved lists can be exported directly to standard CSV files (including 20+ contact attributes) or synchronized to a connected Google Spreadsheet via the Prospector export modal and the LinkedIn Chrome Copilot.

Campaigns & Sequence Builder

How do email sequences and interval delays work?

Email sequences consist of sequential steps (initial email followed by automated follow-ups). Users can configure customized delay intervals between steps (measured in days and hours), enforce sending windows matching the prospect's local timezone, and select fallback options if a prospect does not reply.

Campaigns & Sequence Builder

Does the platform support A/B/C/D testing?

Yes. Velaur Outbounder features plan-entitled sequence variant testing. Starter workspaces can configure up to 2 variants (A/B), Pro workspaces can configure up to 4 variants (A/B/C/D), and Agency workspaces can test up to 26 variants per step. The system tracks delivery, open, and human reply rates per variant to surface statistical winners.

Campaigns & Sequence Builder

How do AI personas and personalization work?

Workspaces can define ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) personas with specific value propositions, tone, and pain points. The AI sequence assistant generates tailored subject lines and email body variations matching the persona. Dynamic tokens (such as {{first_name}}, {{company_name}}, and {{title}}) are populated at dispatch time.

Email Deliverability & Warmup

Can users connect multiple email accounts?

Yes. Workspaces can connect multiple custom SMTP/IMAP inboxes (cPanel, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or private mail servers). The platform utilizes token-bucket sender rotation to distribute campaign volume evenly across the pool and respect daily sending caps.

Email Deliverability & Warmup

How does the 14-day email readiness warmup work?

When a new SMTP inbox is enrolled, it enters a gradual 14-day deliverability readiness cycle. The system sends micro-batches of warmup emails with incremental volume increases to build positive IP/domain reputation and verify SPF, DKIM, and DMARC alignment before the inbox is cleared for active campaign traffic.

Reply Tracking & Outbox

How is inbound reply tracking handled?

The autonomous worker daemon continuously connects to enrolled IMAP mailboxes, fetches recent message headers, and inspects In-Reply-To and References headers. When a valid human prospect reply is detected, the lead status is advanced to 'replied' and subsequent campaign follow-up steps are halted immediately.

LinkedIn Extension & Reporting

How does the LinkedIn Chrome Extension work?

The Velaur Outbounder Chrome Extension is a Manifest V3 copilot. When viewing a LinkedIn profile, it captures prospect details, evaluates ICP fit against workspace personas, and allows operators to confirm connection requests, InMail drafts, and messages directly from the browser popup.

LinkedIn Extension & Reporting

How does the Google Sheets Activity Tracker work?

When connected to a Google Spreadsheet, the integration sets up a 4-worksheet workbook: Leads Database (32 cols), Activity Log (26 cols), Daily Reports (33 cols), and Overview. Every prospect action is recorded across 5 confirmation sources, and the engine automatically finalizes daily metrics at midnight in the user's configured local timezone.

Plans & Pricing

What are the differences between plans?

Starter ($39/mo) includes 2 inboxes, 250 leads/mo, and 2 variants (A/B). Pro ($99/mo) unlocks 10 inboxes, 1,500 leads/mo, 4 variants (A/B/C/D), and advanced cohort analytics. Agency ($249/mo) provides 30 inboxes, 5,000 leads/mo, up to 26 variants, and BYOK bulk sending capabilities.

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