Detect buying signals, from LinkedIn to the news
Detecting buying signals means spotting, every day, the public traces that show a decision-maker has a reason to buy now.
Updated on 26 September 2026
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Professional network
What decision-makers post, and above all what they react to.
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Customer reviews
A specific negative review is often a problem you know how to fix.
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Forums and communities
Where people ask for advice and look for alternatives, in public.
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Job postings
A company that is hiring has just approved a budget.
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News, web and podcasts
Funding rounds, new plants, acquisitions: big decisions end up in print.
And everywhere else
Every market has its own sources. We add them to your watch list with the Assisted plan's multi-source option.
- Public tenders and calls for bids
- Company registers (new companies, relocations)
- Trade shows and industry events
- Blogs and newsletters in your sector
- Business directories
- Your competitors’ websites
- A source of your own?
The MeetMagnet software watches these sources every day, keeps the decision-makers who match your target and suggests the opener.
Frequently asked questions
What is a buying signal?+
A public trace showing that a decision-maker has a reason to look at what you sell right now: they are hiring, changing jobs, asking a question or reacting to content on your topic. 25 examples.
Buying signal or business signal: what is the difference?+
A business signal is a company event: a funding round, a new plant, an acquisition. A buying signal also covers what a person posts or reacts to. The definition.
Which sources are included in the plans?+
LinkedIn is included in every plan, from €149 excl. VAT a month. The other sources come with the multi-source option of the Assisted plan (€299 excl. VAT a month). See pricing.
Your next customer might be liking a video on TikTok, posting on LinkedIn, getting a review on Trustpilot, asking a question on Reddit, hiring on Indeed, commenting on a YouTube video, announcing a new plant in the press, following a brand on Instagram, getting a Google review.
30 minutes to see the signals in your market and the first prospects we would contact for you.
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Social media
Openings, launches, behind the scenes: projects show up before they get signed.
Repost
“We're moving our support to the new open-source model.”
Public group
“First public tender due in 3 weeks. Any tips?”
Post
“Our 8th branch opens in Exeter on 3 November.”
Video posted
“Our second production line goes live in January!”
Comment
“Has anyone tried this on 20-year-old presses?”