How to build a targeted B2B email list using Skrapp step by step

So you need a real, usable B2B email list—not a pile of bounced addresses or spam traps. You’ve probably heard of “growth hacks” and “10x tactics.” Ignore those for a second. This guide is for marketers, founders, and sales folks who want a reliable way to find the right business contacts, and do it with a tool that actually works. We’ll walk through building a targeted B2B email list using Skrapp, step by step, with no fluff.

Why Skrapp? What It Does Well (and What It Doesn’t)

Skrapp is a tool for finding verified email addresses and building prospect lists, mostly by scraping LinkedIn and company websites. It’s popular because it’s simple, not because it’s magic.

Where Skrapp shines: - Finds business emails for real people (not just generic “info@” addresses) - Integrates with LinkedIn, so you can filter by job title, industry, etc. - Lets you download lists easily

But it’s not perfect: - You’ll still get some bounced emails—nobody’s database is perfect - It won’t write your outreach or tell you who’s actually ready to buy - Free accounts are pretty limited

If you’re expecting a one-click list of 10,000 “qualified leads,” you’re going to be disappointed. If you want a focused, clean list of the right contacts, read on.

Step 1: Clarify Who You Really Want to Reach

Before you touch Skrapp, figure out exactly who you want on your list. This is where most people mess up—if your targeting is fuzzy, your results will be too.

Ask yourself: - What company size? (Startup, SMB, enterprise?) - Which industries actually buy from you? - What job titles or functions make decisions? - Where are these companies based?

Write this down. “Tech companies in the US, 50-500 employees, targeting Heads of HR” is a lot better than “anyone who might be interested.”

Pro tip: Don’t go too broad. The more focused your list, the better your emails will land (and the less you’ll annoy people).

Step 2: Set Up Your Skrapp Account and Tools

  1. Sign up for Skrapp
    Go to Skrapp and create an account. You’ll need a work email. Free plans let you test things out, but you’ll probably hit limits quickly if you’re serious.

  2. Install the Chrome Extension
    The browser extension is what makes Skrapp useful for LinkedIn searches. It’s quick—just install, log in, and you’re set.

  3. Decide if You Need the Bulk Email Finder
    Skrapp has two main features:

  4. LinkedIn Email Finder (browser extension): Great for targeted, manual prospecting.
  5. Bulk Email Finder (web app): Useful if you already have a list of names and companies.

For most, starting with LinkedIn is easier—you get more context and control.

Step 3: Build Your LinkedIn Search

Skrapp works best when you give it a good list to work with. That means using LinkedIn’s filters to get as close to your ideal contact as possible.

How to do it: - Go to LinkedIn and search for your ideal job title (e.g., “Head of HR”). - Use filters: location, industry, company size, current company, etc. - Save your search. You’ll use this repeatedly.

Pro tip:
LinkedIn Sales Navigator is not required, but it gives way better filters—especially for company size and seniority. If you do a lot of prospecting, it’s worth the investment.

Step 4: Use Skrapp to Find Emails

Now for the main event.

  1. Open your LinkedIn search results
  2. Click the Skrapp Chrome extension
    You’ll see options to “save” contacts. Select the people you want (or “Save all” to grab the whole page).
  3. Let Skrapp do its thing
    It’ll work through the list and find as many emails as it can. Sometimes it’ll miss a few—if so, don’t force it. Better to skip than to guess.

Repeat this across as many pages of results as you need.

What to ignore:
Don’t bother scraping people who don’t fit your criteria, or companies outside your target industry or region. More isn’t better; relevance is better.

Heads up:
LinkedIn limits how many profiles you can view per day (especially on free accounts). Don’t go nuts or you’ll get throttled.

Step 5: Clean and Export Your List

Once you’ve collected contacts in Skrapp:

  1. Review your list in Skrapp’s dashboard
  2. Remove anyone who doesn’t fit your criteria (typos, old roles, etc.)

  3. Spot-check company names—sometimes LinkedIn profile data can be messy

  4. Export your list

  5. Download as CSV. This gives you names, emails, job titles, companies, LinkedIn URLs.

  6. Optional: Extra cleaning

  7. Use an email verification tool (like NeverBounce or ZeroBounce) if you’re sending a big campaign. Skrapp’s verification is decent, but not perfect.
  8. Check for duplicates, weird formatting, or generic emails (“contact@company.com” isn’t worth emailing).

Pro tip:
Don’t waste time obsessing over 100% accuracy. A few bounced emails is normal. Just keep your bounce rate under 5% to avoid spam filters.

Step 6: Keep Your Outreach Compliant (and Not Annoying)

Nobody likes spam. Here’s how to avoid being “that person”:

  • Make sure your outreach is relevant and personalized (use first names and company names, at minimum)
  • Don’t blast huge lists—start small and refine your pitch
  • If you’re emailing in the EU or UK, check GDPR rules (legitimate interest is a gray area; be careful)
  • Always include an easy way to unsubscribe

What doesn’t work: - Sending the same generic message to hundreds of people - Ignoring replies (positive or negative) - Buying lists from sketchy sources—seriously, don’t do it

Step 7: Iterate and Improve

Your first list won’t be perfect, and that’s fine. Here’s what to watch for:

  • Are you getting a lot of bounces? Tweak your sources or add extra verification.
  • Are your replies mostly “not interested”? Adjust your targeting or your message.
  • Are you running out of Skrapp credits? Focus on quality over quantity, or consider upgrading.

Build a small batch, test your outreach, see what works, then repeat. That’s how you get better results and avoid burning through your budget (or annoying your entire market).

Wrapping Up: Keep It Simple, Keep It Focused

If you take away one thing: don’t overthink it, and don’t chase “massive” lists. The whole point of using Skrapp is to build a targeted list of real people who might actually want what you’re offering. Start small, make your outreach personal, and keep refining. It’s not rocket science, but it’s not magic either.

Want better results? Keep your targeting tight, your messaging honest, and your process simple. That’s how you actually get leads—without the hype, and without the headaches.