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Buying Intent Signals Explained

Orestas Nariunas

Orestas Nariunas

October 1, 2025

Not all leads are ready to buy today. Buying Intent Signals show you which companies are actively researching your type of solution right now β€” giving your sales team a massive competitive edge.

A-Leads leverages industry-leading intent data providers like Bombora to deliver the most accurate and actionable insights available.

πŸ”₯ What Are Buying Intent Signals?

Every day, professionals browse websites, read articles, and research solutions online. Buying Intent Signals capture this digital footprint to answer questions like:

  • Which companies are actively researching products in my category?
  • What topics are they exploring?
  • How intensely are they researching compared to normal behavior?

Think of it like a radar showing you who is β€œin-market” before they even fill out a form or speak to a competitor.

πŸ“Š How A-Leads Intent Data Works

  1. Data Collection
    • Tracks billions of interactions across trusted publisher networks and online sources.
    • Detects patterns of increased research activity on relevant topics.
  2. Scoring & Relevance
    • Companies receive an intent score: Low β†’ Medium β†’ High.
    • Scoring is based on recency, frequency, and intensity of research activity.
  3. Integration with A-Leads
    • Intent scores are built directly into your Advanced Search filters.
    • Example: Filter for companies with High intent for β€œCRM software” in the last 30 days.

🎯 Why Buying Intent Matters

  • Prioritize Hot Accounts β†’ Focus on prospects actively in-market.
  • Shorten Sales Cycles β†’ Engage leads before competitors do.
  • Increase Conversion Rates β†’ Outreach matches current needs.
  • Reduce Waste β†’ Avoid spending credits on companies not ready to buy.

πŸš€ Example Use Case

You filter in A-Leads for:

  • Job Title: VP of Sales
  • Industry: SaaS
  • Company Size: 200–1,000 employees
  • Buying Intent: High for β€œsales engagement platforms”

Result: A hyper-targeted list of verified decision-makers actively researching sales engagement tools, ready for outreach.

βœ… Key Takeaway

Buying Intent Signals give you a laser-focused view of who is ready to buy, not just a list of contacts.

Combined with live enrichment and real-time verification, you don’t just get names β€” you get actionable, in-market decision-makers at the exact right time.

Top sales teams call intent data their secret weapon for predictable pipeline growth.

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