Saved Searches & Alerts
Automate your opportunity discovery with saved searches and intelligent alerts that notify you of new relevant contracts.
What You'll Learn
Transform your search workflow by saving your best searches and setting up automated alerts. Never miss a relevant opportunity again with intelligent notifications and customizable alert schedules.
Creating and Managing Saved Searches
Save your most effective search combinations to quickly repeat them and track new opportunities that match your criteria.
How to save a search:
Step-by-Step Process
- 1. Perform your search with desired filters
- 2. Review results to ensure quality
- 3. Click "Save Search" button
- 4. Give your search a descriptive name
- 5. Set alert preferences (optional)
- 6. Save and organize in folders
Best Practices
- • Use descriptive names ("DOD IT Services - VA")
- • Include key criteria in the name
- • Organize by industry, agency, or geography
- • Test searches before saving
- • Review and update regularly
- • Archive outdated searches
Search Organization Tips
By Industry: IT Services, Construction, Consulting
By Geography: Local, Regional, National
By Priority: Primary, Secondary, Watch List
By Size: Small Bids, Large Contracts, Prime Opportunities
Setting Up Intelligent Alerts
Configure automated alerts to receive notifications when new opportunities match your saved search criteria.
Alert Frequency
- •Immediate: Real-time notifications
- •Daily: Morning digest of new opportunities
- •Weekly: Summary of the week's matches
- •Custom: Specific days and times
Alert Triggers
- • New opportunities posted
- • Opportunity modifications/amendments
- • Deadline reminders
- • Agency announcements
Smart Alert Recommendations
High-Priority Searches:
Set immediate alerts for your core business areas and preferred agencies
Market Research:
Use weekly digests for broader market monitoring and trend analysis
Notification Channels
Choose how and where you want to receive alerts to ensure you never miss important opportunities.
Email Notifications
- • Detailed opportunity summaries
- • Formatted for easy scanning
- • Direct links to full details
- • Customizable email templates
Best for: Detailed review and record keeping
Mobile Push Notifications
- • Instant alerts on your phone
- • Brief opportunity highlights
- • Quick action buttons
- • Configurable quiet hours
Best for: Time-sensitive opportunities
In-App Dashboard Notifications
- • Notification center with all alerts
- • Mark as read/unread functionality
- • Filter by search or alert type
- • Quick preview of opportunities
- • Batch actions (save, dismiss, archive)
- • Mark as read/unread functionality
Managing Your Alert Portfolio
Optimize your alert strategy by regularly reviewing performance and adjusting settings based on your evolving needs.
Alert optimization strategies:
Performance Monitoring
- • Track alert open rates and click-through
- • Monitor false positive rates
- • Measure opportunities pursued vs. alerted
- • Review search result quality over time
Regular Maintenance
- • Update search criteria quarterly
- • Remove or archive outdated searches
- • Adjust alert frequency based on volume
- • Refine filters to reduce noise
Alert Portfolio Best Practices
Start Small: Begin with 3-5 high-quality searches rather than many broad ones
Quality over Quantity: Better to have fewer, more targeted alerts than to be overwhelmed
Seasonal Adjustments: Modify alerts based on government fiscal year cycles and procurement patterns
Feedback Loop: Use bid win/loss data to refine search criteria and improve alert quality
Advanced Alert Features
Smart Filtering
- • AI-powered relevance scoring
- • Duplicate opportunity detection
- • Automatic spam filtering
- • Learning from your actions
Enhanced Features
- • Calendar integration for deadlines
- • Team notification sharing
- • Export to spreadsheet
- • Notification history tracking
Sample Alert Configurations
"High-Priority Local IT Opportunities"
Filters: NAICS 541511, 541512 | SDB Set-aside | 25-mile radius | $50K-$2M
Frequency: Immediate alerts
Channels: Email + Push notifications
Purpose: Core business opportunities requiring immediate attention
"Weekly Federal Agency Monitoring"
Filters: Multiple NAICS codes | All agencies | National | All contract sizes
Frequency: Weekly digest
Channels: Email summary
Purpose: Market research and trend identification
Master Your Opportunity Pipeline
With saved searches and alerts set up, learn how to analyze opportunity details and take action on the best matches.
Need help setting up your alert strategy?
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