What is Birdspotter?
Birdspotter is a tool designed for intelligent keyword monitoring on Twitter, aiming to help users automatically find leads and opportunities. It enables users to set up automated searches using a wide array of keyword and filter options (over 30) to pinpoint specific target audiences or subjects. The system was built to deliver prospects directly via email notifications, saving time and potentially improving success rates by providing relevant results.
Please note: According to the website, Birdspotter is no longer maintained due to changes in Twitter's API pricing as of March 2023, making its operation non-viable. The platform offered features like hourly scheduling, result storage, and direct interaction with found tweets via its web app, supporting various search strategies for different needs, primarily targeting entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses.
Features
- Automated Twitter Search: Set up searches that run automatically at fixed intervals.
- Advanced Filtering: Utilize over 30 options across keywords, phrases, accounts, author, engagement, and content filters.
- Email Notifications: Receive new search results directly in your inbox.
- Web App Interface: View previous results and interact directly with tweets.
- Hourly Scheduling: Option to run searches as frequently as every hour.
- Result Storage: Stores a history of search results within the app.
Use Cases
- Find potential clients asking for specific services on Twitter.
- Monitor tweets indicating unmet customer needs.
- Track brand or product mentions.
- Engage with a target audience.
- Listen to conversations about competitors.
- Discover opportunities to share expertise.
- Conduct research for journalistic or authorship purposes.
FAQs
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What was Birdspotter?
Birdspotter automated Twitter search using 30 options across keywords, phrases, accounts, and filters (author, engagement, content). Searches ran at intervals from 1 to 24 hours, with email notifications for new results and a web app for interaction. -
Who was Birdspotter intended for?
Primarily for entrepreneurs, makers, freelancers, and small businesses, but also valuable for journalists, researchers, authors, and anyone needing regular, specific Twitter searches. -
How many searches could users create?
The 'Essential' plan offered 3 searches, and the 'Advanced' plan offered 9 searches. -
Did Birdspotter monitor platforms other than Twitter?
No, Birdspotter focused exclusively on perfecting the Twitter search experience. -
Why did Birdspotter request extensive Twitter permissions upon sign-in?
Permissions were needed for engagement features ('Post and delete tweets') and email notifications ('See your email address'). Twitter's permission model didn't allow for more granular control, requiring broader permissions than strictly necessary for basic search monitoring.
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