Agency outreach set up once: mailbox, calendar, domain, payouts
The Proofsource agency hub connects everything an agency needs to win and serve clients with AI visibility work: your Gmail mailbox so pitches send as you, Google Calendar or Cal.com for invites, your domain and a sending domain for reliable delivery, and a payout account for partner earnings. Before each pitch, Proofsource checks the mailbox is valid and finds the right people to contact.
| Setup | Status |
|---|---|
| Mailbox: priya@brightlane.agency | Connected |
| Calendar: Google | Connected |
| Domain: brightlane.agency | Verified |
| Sending domain: mail.brightlane.agency | Needs DNS |
| Payout account | Connect |
Agency outreach setup, in short
The facts, ready to quote.
- Mailbox
- Link a team member's Gmail so outreach sends from their own address.
- Calendar
- Google Calendar or Cal.com: busy times are read and invites go from the member's own calendar.
- Sending domain
- Proofsource creates a sending domain and receives replies to it.
- Before sending
- Each recipient's mailbox is checked right before a pitch goes out.
- Leads
- Find people and companies to pitch from inside Proofsource.
- Payouts
- Partner commissions are paid to the payout account you connect.
Agency outreach setup for AI visibility, explained
Agencies sell AI visibility work by showing prospects what ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Overviews and other engines (up to 10 in all) say about them, then following up. That outreach only works when it looks and behaves like the agency: emails from a real person's mailbox, meetings booked into a real calendar, replies that reach the team, and messages that do not land in spam.
Setting that up usually means several tools: a mail sender, a calendar link, DNS records for a sending domain, a list provider and an email checker. Each one has its own login and its own failure mode.
Proofsource puts those connections in one agency hub. A member links their Gmail so pitches send as them, connects Google Calendar or Cal.com so invites come from their own calendar, and the agency sets up its domain and a sending domain that Proofsource creates and receives replies on. Before each pitch, Proofsource checks the mailbox is valid. Lead search finds companies and people to pitch, and partner payouts go to the account the agency connects.
How it works
One agency hub connects your mailbox, calendar, domain, sending domain and payout account, so pitches and invites go out as you.
Link your mailbox
Each member links their Gmail so outreach sends from their own address.
Connect your calendar
Google Calendar or Cal.com; Proofsource reads busy times and sends invites from your calendar.
Set up domains
Add your domain and a sending domain; Proofsource creates the sending domain and shows the DNS step.
Find people to pitch
Search companies and contacts, and each mailbox is checked before a pitch is sent.
Connect payouts
Add a payout account so partner commissions arrive without manual invoices.
See it in the product
Screens from the Proofsource app, drawn with sample data for an example brand.
Hi Sam, when buyers ask ChatGPT for the best meeting notes app for sales teams, it names Otter and Fireflies, not Driffle. I put the answers in a short report. Want me to walk you through it on Thursday?
| Record | Type | State |
|---|---|---|
| mail.brightlane.agency | MX | Found |
| SPF | TXT | Waiting |
| DKIM | CNAME | Waiting |
Every capability, live today
6 shipped capabilities behind agency outreach setup, each in the product now.
Agency hub setups
Mailbox, calendar, domain, sending domain and payout cards for agencies.
Gmail mailbox link and check
A member links their mailbox so outreach sends as their own Gmail, and the recipient's address is checked right before each pitch goes out.
Google Calendar and Cal.com
Each member connects their own calendar. Proofsource reads busy times, sends invites from it and books calls from the inbox. Manage it from the Calendar row in Settings.
Sending domains and replies
Creates sending domains and receives replies for the agency.
Lead data
Finds people and companies for agency outreach.
Partner payouts
Pays partner commissions to the payout account you connect.
Who it is for
Pitch from your own name
Prospects see a real email from you, not a tool's address.
Book calls without a scheduling tool
Invites go from your own calendar at times you are free.
Protect sender reputation
A dedicated sending domain and mailbox checks keep pitches out of spam.
Get paid without invoices
Commissions are paid to the payout account you connected.
Why it matters
One hub, not five tools
Mailbox, calendar, domains, leads and payouts connect in one place.
Fewer bounces
Each recipient's mailbox is checked right before a pitch is sent.
Personal, not automated-looking
Emails and invites come from each member's own mailbox and calendar.
Set up for you
Proofsource creates the sending domain and shows every remaining step.
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Agency outreach setup: Proofsource and other tools
Outreach support varies widely across AI visibility tools; here is what each one's own pages list.
| Capability | Proofsource | AthenaHQ | Writesonic | SE Ranking | Semrush | Scrunch | Rankscale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach from the platform | YesPitches send from each member's own Gmail, after a mailbox check. | RelatedCitation outreach targets the sources behind AI recommendationsSource | RelatedDraft Email feature for citation outreach requestsSource | RelatedLead generator widget for agenciesSource | RelatedCited domains and pages usable as outreach targetsSource | Not listed | Not listed |
| Own sending identity | YesOwn mailbox plus a sending domain Proofsource creates. | Not listed | Not listed | YesWhite label email: custom sender, reply-to or own SMTPSource | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Partner payouts | YesCommissions paid to a connected payout account. | RelatedDiscounted licenses to resell alongside servicesSource | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | RelatedPartner program with referral rewardsSource | RelatedPartner directory, affiliate commissions, client discounts, webinars (Growth)Source |
| Agency workspace for many clients | YesOne agency hub with mailbox, calendar, domain, sending domain and payout cards. | YesAgency page: many brands in one platform with team permissionsSource | Not listed | YesManage team and client accounts in one platformSource | Not listed | YesUnified workspace for multiple clients with prefilled dashboardsSource | RelatedAgency tier with shared credits between Pro and EnterpriseSource |
Where each of them shines
Citation outreach aimed at the sources that shape AI recommendations.
Ready email drafts for citation outreach.
Deep white-label tools, including custom senders and lead widgets.
Rich cited-domain data that doubles as an outreach list. Compare in full
A partner program with referral rewards and early feature access. Compare in full
An agency program with a partner directory, affiliate commissions, client discounts and shared agency credits.
Questions about agency outreach setup
Do pitches send from Proofsource's address?
No. A member links their Gmail, and pitches send from that member's own address.
Which calendars are supported?
Google Calendar and Cal.com. Proofsource reads busy times and sends invites from the member's own calendar.
What is the sending domain for?
It gives agency email its own reputation and a place for replies to land. Proofsource creates it and shows the DNS records to add.
How does Proofsource reduce bounces?
It checks each recipient's mailbox is valid right before a pitch is sent.
Can I find prospects inside Proofsource?
Yes. Lead search finds companies and people to pitch, and each pitch can show what ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Overviews and other engines (up to 10 in all) say about the prospect.
How are partner commissions paid?
To the payout account you connect in the agency hub.
How is this different from SE Ranking's white-label email?
SE Ranking offers strong white-label sending, including your own SMTP. Proofsource sends from each member's own mailbox and pairs it with AI visibility evidence, calendar invites and mailbox checks.
Keep exploring
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