Detect buying signals on X and Reddit the moment they appear
A buying signal is any public post where someone reveals they are ready to purchase: asking for recommendations, complaining about a current tool, or describing the exact problem you solve. WireTrap detects these signals across X and Reddit, scores them 0–100 for purchase intent, and alerts you while the window is still open.
The problem
The strongest buying signals have a shelf life measured in hours. Someone posts "can anyone recommend a tool for X?" and within a day they've picked one. These moments are scattered across millions of posts, rarely tag your brand, and are invisible unless you're watching the right conversations in real time. Most teams find out about them never.
The solution
WireTrap watches X and Reddit for the language patterns that signal purchase intent: requests for recommendations, frustration with an incumbent, explicit evaluation, and problem-statements that map to your solution. The AI scores each post for how strong and how relevant the signal is, then surfaces the high-confidence ones with a context-aware draft reply so you can act inside the window.
How it works
Define what a buying signal looks like for you
In your brief, describe the problem language, trigger phrases, and competitor names that indicate someone is ready to buy.
Monitor the right channels
Add X searches and subreddits where these signals appear. WireTrap re-checks every 30 minutes so signals are caught fresh.
Let the score rank intent
A 70+ score means a strong, relevant signal. A vague mention scores low and stays out of your way.
Act inside the window
Each high-score signal arrives with a draft reply. Respond in the first hour: that is when buying signals convert.
What you get
Catch purchase-intent posts that never tag your brand
Distinguish a strong buying signal from idle chatter automatically
Respond within the hours-long window when intent is highest
Replace manual feed-scrolling with a scored signal queue
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a buying signal on social media?
The clearest ones: asking for a recommendation ("what tool should I use for X?"), expressing frustration with a current product, asking for alternatives to a competitor, or describing a problem your product directly solves. WireTrap scores each of these by strength and relevance.
How is buying signal detection different from keyword monitoring?
Keyword monitoring matches exact strings. Buying signal detection uses AI to read the intent behind a post, so it catches "drowning in support tickets, need help" as a signal even when none of your keywords appear, and ignores posts that contain your keywords but no intent.
How fast does WireTrap surface a buying signal?
WireTrap fetches new posts every 30 minutes, so signals surface within 30–60 minutes of posting, well inside the window for most B2B purchase decisions. Webhook alerts can push the highest-score signals to you immediately.
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