What Is a Ping in Lead Distribution?

A ping is the first message in ping post: a few lead fields sent to buyers so they can bid before the full lead is shared.

A ping is the first message in a ping post sale: the seller sends a few fields of a lead to buyers so each can say whether it wants the lead and what it will pay.

Fields are typically a partial social security number, state, zip code or gross monthly income. The buyer replies with interest, a bid price and a ping or reservation ID.

Frequently asked questions

What is in a ping?
Selected fields only, not the full lead.
Who answers a ping?
Each prospective buyer.
What comes after a ping?
The post, which sends the full lead to the chosen buyer.

Read more: Ping Post, What Is a Post?, Glossary.

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