Automating Research Tasks

Research is often the most time-consuming part of any project. Whether you’re building a prospect list, analyzing competitors, or gathering insights for a report, the work usually involves endless searches, opening multiple tabs, and copying details by hand. It’s repetitive, inefficient, and prone to errors.

With Crosstab, much of this can be automated. Instead of manually running searches, you can use Crosstab’s Search Mode to collect and enrich information across the web at scale.

From Manual to Automated

Traditional research looks something like this:

1. Start with a seed dataset—names, companies, or keywords.
2. Run searches on Google, LinkedIn, or another platform.
3. Open results one by one and extract the relevant details.
4. Paste them into a spreadsheet for analysis.

Crosstab simplifies this into a single workflow. You provide the starting dataset, define what information you’re looking for, and let the extension do the searching for you.

Search Mode in Action

Imagine you have a list of executives’ names but need their current job titles and company affiliations. Instead of searching each one individually, Crosstab can:

• Automatically run searches across your chosen platform
• Match the results to your dataset
• Extract the most relevant details
• Compile everything into a structured, exportable format

Large tasks can even run in the background, so you can focus on strategy while Crosstab handles the heavy lifting.

Integrating With Your Workflow

Once your research task is complete, the enriched dataset can be:

• Exported to CSV for easy sharing
• Copied directly to your clipboard
• Sent to AI tools for summarization or deeper analysis
• Integrated with CRMs or databases for immediate use

This flexibility makes Crosstab adaptable to nearly any research workflow, whether you’re in sales, marketing, or academic research.

Why Automating Matters

Manual research doesn’t scale. By automating the repetitive steps, you not only save hours but also reduce the risk of missed information. Automation ensures consistency, speed, and accuracy—so your team can focus on interpreting results instead of gathering them.

With Crosstab’s Search Mode, research becomes less about clicking and copying, and more about gaining insights. Automating your research tasks means you spend less time searching—and more time acting on what you find.