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How to update your company description for better AI filtering

Optimize your company description to improve Redreach's AI filtering accuracy.

Your company description is the primary way Redreach's AI understands your business context. This description directly impacts:

  • Opportunity relevance - Better descriptions = more relevant Reddit posts
  • AI filtering accuracy - Helps distinguish between relevant and irrelevant discussions
  • Keyword context - Gives meaning to your tracked keywords
  • Audience targeting - Identifies your ideal customer conversations
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How to Update Your Company Description

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Go to your Redreach dashboard
  1. Click Settings in the left sidebar
  1. Select General under Project Settings
  1. Find the Company Information section
  1. Click Edit Description button
  1. Update the text in the large text area
  1. Click Save Changes to apply updates

Note: Changes take effect with your next opportunity refresh (within 24 hours).

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Writing an Effective Company Description

Essential Elements to Include

What your business does:

  • Core product or service offering
  • Primary business model (SaaS, e-commerce, service, etc.)
  • Key functionality or benefits

Target audience:

  • Company size (startups, enterprise, SMB)
  • Industry focus (if applicable)
  • Job titles of typical users
  • Geographic focus (if relevant)

Key problems you solve:

  • Main pain points you address
  • Specific use cases or scenarios
  • Differentiators from competitors

Company Description Template

Use this structure: "We [provide/offer/build] [specific product/service] for [target audience]. Our main users are [job titles/roles] who need [specific solution] to [achieve goal/solve problem]. We help them [specific outcome] through [your approach/method]."

Examples by Business Type

B2B SaaS Example: "We provide project management software specifically designed for remote teams of 10-50 people. Our main users are startup founders and team leads who need better collaboration tools than Slack but simpler solutions than enterprise software like Jira. We help them coordinate projects and track team productivity through intuitive kanban boards and automated reporting."

E-commerce Example: "We sell sustainable outdoor gear for weekend hikers and camping enthusiasts. Our customers are environmentally conscious outdoor lovers who want durable, eco-friendly equipment that doesn't break the bank. We focus on affordable, sustainable alternatives to major outdoor brands for casual adventurers."

Professional Service Example: "We help B2B SaaS companies generate leads through content marketing and SEO. Our typical clients are tech startups and growing SaaS companies with 10-100 employees who need consistent lead generation but don't have in-house marketing expertise. We provide done-for-you content strategies that drive qualified traffic and convert visitors into customers."

E-learning/Education Example: "We create online coding bootcamps for career changers who want to break into tech. Our students are typically 25-40 years old with college degrees in non-tech fields who want stable, high-paying careers in software development. We offer intensive, practical training programs that focus on real-world job skills rather than academic theory."

Common Description Mistakes

Too Vague or Generic

Avoid these phrases: ❌ "We help businesses grow" ❌ "We provide software solutions" ❌ "We offer digital services" ❌ "We solve business problems"

Instead, be specific: βœ… "We help e-commerce stores increase conversion rates through automated email marketing" βœ… "We provide inventory management software for restaurants with 5-20 locations" βœ… "We offer virtual assistant services for busy real estate agents"

Missing Target Audience Context

Weak audience description: ❌ "For businesses" or "For professionals"

Strong audience description: βœ… "For SaaS founders with teams of 10-50 people" βœ… "For e-commerce stores doing $500K-$5M annual revenue" βœ… "For freelance designers and small creative agencies"

Feature-Focused Instead of Problem-Focused

Feature-focused (weaker): ❌ "We have advanced analytics and reporting dashboards"

Problem-focused (stronger): βœ… "We help marketing teams prove ROI to executives through clear, automated reporting"

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Optimizing for Different Business Models

SaaS Products

Include:

  • Specific software category (CRM, project management, analytics)
  • Target company size or industry
  • Key workflow or process you improve
  • Integration ecosystem if relevant

E-commerce/Physical Products

Include:

  • Product category and target use cases
  • Customer demographics and psychographics
  • Price positioning (budget, premium, luxury)
  • Geographic or market focus

Service Businesses

Include:

  • Service type and delivery method
  • Client size and industry focus
  • Specific outcomes you deliver
  • Your methodology or approach

Content/Media Businesses

Include:

  • Content type and format
  • Audience demographics and interests
  • Topics and niches you cover
  • Platform or distribution focus
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Testing and Refining Your Description

Monitor Opportunity Quality

After updating, track:

  • Percentage of relevant opportunities (aim for 70%+ relevance)
  • Time spent rejecting irrelevant posts (should decrease)
  • Quality of discussions you find engaging
  • Alignment between opportunities and business goals

Iteration Process

Week 1: Implement new description and monitor results Week 2: Note patterns in irrelevant matches Week 3: Refine description based on observations Month 2: Evaluate overall improvement and make strategic adjustments

Signs You Need Further Refinement

Red flags:

  • Still getting many irrelevant opportunities
  • Opportunities don't match your actual target audience
  • Keywords triggering in wrong contexts
  • Missing opportunities in your core market
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Advanced Description Tips

Seasonal Adjustments

Consider updating for:

  • Major product launches or pivots
  • Seasonal business focuses
  • New target market expansion
  • Competitive positioning changes

Multiple Product Lines

For diverse offerings:

  • Focus description on primary revenue driver
  • Use broader audience terms that cover multiple products
  • Consider separate projects for very different business lines

International Businesses

Geographic considerations:

  • Mention primary markets if geographically focused
  • Include language preferences if relevant
  • Note cultural or regional specializations
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Getting Started

Quick Improvement (10 minutes)

  1. Read your current description
  1. Identify what's missing (audience, problems solved, specificity)
  1. Rewrite using the template provided above
  1. Update following the step-by-step instructions

Advanced Optimization (30 minutes)

  1. Analyze recent irrelevant opportunities for patterns
  1. Research how your target audience discusses problems on Reddit
  1. Write 2-3 description variations with different focus areas
  1. Test the most specific version first
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Ready to improve your opportunity relevance? Update your company description to be more specific about what you do, who you serve, and what problems you solve. You should see better quality opportunities within 24-48 hours.

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