How do I improve my audience research?

Last updated 2026-06-05

A few tips for getting sharper, more useful results:

  • Start broad, then narrow. Run a wide report first to see the landscape, then try a more specific query to zero in. Very narrow queries can return thin results.
  • Research by behavior, not just topic. "People who follow [account]" or "people who visit [website]" often produces a more concrete audience than a single keyword.
  • Try the different research types. You can build a report from an audience description in your own words, by audience interest, by social account, by website, and more. Each lens can surface different sources.
  • Compare a few variations. Small wording changes can meaningfully shift results. Run two or three reports and compare.

Once you have results, see how to read a SparkToro report.

Was this article helpful?