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General Site Questions
· What is Profile Index and how can it help my company?
· I'm new to Profile Index.com. Where do I begin?
· I'm interested in exchanging links. How do I do it?
· I can't find the answer to my question here. Who do I contact?
Company Directory Questions
· How do I view company listings?
· How do I sort companies by their main operations?
· How do I view all companies in the database by their operations?
· How do I search the database for a specific company?
· How do I send an inquiry to a company?
· How do I create my own company profile?
· How do I create my own product catalog?
Trade Leads Questions
· How do I view all trade leads in the database?
· How do I sort buy and sell trade leads?
· How do I search for a specific trade lead?
· How do I view category specific trade leads?
· How can I post my own trade leads?
WorldTrader Pass Questions
· How do I register for a free account?
· I've registered an account, now what?
· How do I edit my username/password combination?
· How do I update my personal and company information?
· How does the Inquiry Folder work?
· How can I track what trade leads I have posted?
· How can I delete a trade lead from the web site?
· How can I track how many inquiries I have sent?
· I can't login. I keep getting the wrong username/password screen.
General Site Questions
What is Profile Index and how can it help my company?
Profile Index is a free B2B marketplace for global manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, and all other business. We serve as on-line portal for worldwide companies to introduce and advertise themselves in front of millions of potential buyers and sellers. We are the first completely free B2B marketplace. To take full advantage of our web site and its services, please register for a free WorldTrader pass account.

I'm new to Profile Index.com. Where do I begin?
If this is your first time visiting the Profile Index web site, you may be wondering where to begin your search for information. We recommend that you first register for a free WorldTrader pass account. This will help you take advantage of our web site and all of its free services. To locate companies by category, please click here. To view the latest trade leads, please click here.

I'm interested in exchanging links. How do I do it?
Profile Index welcomes link exchanges from any reputable web site. Before e-mailing us regarding a link exchange, please make sure you have placed a link to Profile Index on your web site. This will help speed up the process of getting your link posted on our web site. For more information, please visit our related links page.

I can't find the answer to my question here. Who do I contact?
Although we have made every attempt to answer most common questions on this page, we understand sometimes our visitors have personal inquiries they would like answered. To get in touch with the Profile Index staff, please visit our contact us page.

Company Directory Questions
How do I view company listings?
To view the latest company listings in our directory, please click here. Select a category you wish to see, after which select a sub-category as per your search. The latest companies will be displayed at the top. You then have the option to sort the results as you see fit.

How do I sort companies by their main operations?
To sort company listings by their main operations which include: Manufacturer, Trading Company, Buying Office, Agent, Wholesaler/Distributor, and Others. Simply locate the gray box titled "Browse by", and click on the corresponding link. This box can be located on all company and category listings pages.

How do I view all companies in the database by their operations?
To sort all company listings in the database by their main operations, please visit the company directory, and locate the gray box titled "Browse by". Click on the corresponding links to sort companies as you desire.

How do I search the database for a specific company?
To search all company listings in the database, please visit the company directory, and enter your search term in the provided field. You can also filter results by their business type.

How do I send an inquiry to a company?
Before you are able to send inquires to companies in the database, you must be registered for a WorldTrader Pass account. Registration is absolutely free and takes only a minute. Making sure that you are properly logged in, locate the company profile you wish to contact and click on the blue "Send Inquiry" link. Follow the simple instructions on the inquiry page and make sure all of your company information is correct.

How do I create my own company profile?
To create your own company profile, please click here. Please fill out the form carefully and do not use all capital letters. If your country is not on our list, we currently do not accept companies from that country. To request your country to be added to the list, please contact us. We make no guarantees but will review all country requests. Although we will make every effort to include your company in our database, we make no guarantees. Please visit our legal page for more information.

How do I create my own product catalog?
Before you can create a product catalog for your company, you must first have a company profile posted on our web site. Please click here for more information about creating your own product catalog.
Trade Leads Questions
How do I view all trade leads in the database?
To view all the latest trade leads in the database, click here to visit our trade leads section. Locate the gray box titled "Browse by", and click on the blue "All Trade Leads" link. You will then be presented with the latest trade leads that have been posted on the Profile Index web site.

How do I sort buy and sell trade leads?
To sort all the latest buy and sell trade leads, visit our trade leads section and locate the gray box titled "Browse by". Click the corresponding "Buy" or "Sell" links and you will be presented with the latest trade leads in that category.

How do I search for a specific trade lead?
To search for a specific trade lead, visit our trade leads section and scroll down to the bottom. Locate the gray box titled "Search trade leads", and enter your search term in the provided field. You will then be displayed any matching results.

How do I view category specific trade leads?
To view category specific trade leads, visit our trade leads section and and locate the vertical box titled "Trade Leads by Category". Select the category you wish to view. You also have the option to view "buy" and "sell" trade leads in that category.

How can I post my own trade leads?
Trade leads can be posted by anyone with a WorldTrader Pass account. Please register for a free account if you wish to post new trade leads on our web site. Once you are logged in, locate the post links on the right navigational menu. Follow the steps to post your trade lead on our web site.

WorldTrader Pass Questions
How do I register for a free account?
To register for a free WorldTrader Pass account, please click here and fill out the short form. Make sure your company information is correct and up-to-date, as this will be the information displayed on our web site when you post trade leads. Make sure your e-mail address is valid, or your account may be suspended in the future.

I've registered an account, now what?
Now that you have registered your account, you are able to take full advantage of our web site and its services. You can now contact all companies in our database, as well as reply to any posted trade leads. You also have the option to post new trade leads yourself. Visit your control panel and browse around to get familiar with the layout and how our system works.

How do I edit my username/password combination?
To edit your username/password combination to something easier to remember, login to your account and go to your control panel. Then click on the "Edit Login Info" link or button and follow the instructions on the following page.

How do I update my personal and company information?
To update your e-mail address or personal and company information, login to your control panel and click the "Edit Profile" link or button. Fill out the form completely as this information will be displayed on our web site when you post trade leads.

How does the Inquiry Folder work?
The Inquiry Folder is a convenience feature. If you see a company listing or trade lead listing that you wish to save for future reference, you can just click the "Add to Folder" link and it will be saved in your Inquiry Folder for later viewing. You can save a maximum of 40 items in your folder. Once the limit is reached you will be prompted to update your Inquiry Folder by deleting any unnecessary contacts.

How can I track what trade leads I have posted?
Login to your control panel and click the "My Trade Leads" link or button. If you have posted any trade leads you will be able to keep track of all of them. You can delete any trade leads that have been posted and you can also re-send the verification e-mail for any future trade leads. To get familiar with this system, we advise you to browse around the trade leads pages.

How can I delete a trade lead from the web site?
Login to your control panel and click the "My Trade Leads" link or button. Click the red "delete" icon and your trade lead will be immediately deleted. Please be careful when deleting trade leads you no longer need. You cannot reverse a delete operation, however you can post as many new trade leads as you wish.

How can I track how many inquiries I have sent?
Login to your control panel and click the "Sent Inquiries" link or button. You will be able to track all sent inquiries from your account. This feature should be used for reference only.

I can't login. I keep getting the wrong username/password screen.
If you are having troubles logging in your account, you are not entering the username/password properly. Please keep in mind this information is case-sensitive, meaning letter capitalization matters. To receive a username/password reminder, please click here. If you keep getting a blank page, you are not entering your e-mail address the same way as when you registered.

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