Where intent data comes from

Intent data is behavioral signal collected from across the open web (and sometimes your own properties) that suggests a buying committee is actively researching a topic. It is used to prioritize outbound, time outreach, and personalize messaging.

Where intent data comes from

Most B2B intent providers ingest content consumption from publisher co-ops (Bombora, G2, TrustRadius), search behavior, and ad bid-stream data. First-party intent comes from your own website, docs, pricing page, and product telemetry.

Third-party vs first-party intent

Third-party intent tells you that an account at large is researching a topic. First-party intent (a known buyer visiting your pricing page) is far stronger and far less noisy. Sophisticated teams blend both.

How to use intent without burning credibility

Do not name the topic in cold outreach. Use intent as a prioritization signal, then reference an adjacent business problem. Reps who say 'I saw you researching X' get blocked.

Frequently asked

Is intent data accurate?+

It is directional, not deterministic. Treat it as a tiebreaker between accounts of similar fit, not as a guarantee of buying activity.

Do I need to buy intent from a separate vendor?+

Not necessarily. Anonymous website visitor identification turns your own traffic into the highest-quality intent signal you can get.

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