# Extended Search for Creator Explained

Extended search for Creator allows brands to find creators outside of the impact.com marketplace. By expanding your pool of potential influencers, you can discover fresh voices and untapped audiences. This can lead to more authentic engagements and potentially higher ROI for your campaigns.

You can have up to 5 active extended searches at a time, each with up to 3 keywords.

#### Benefits

* Reach beyond Creator in the impact.com network and diversify your creator portfolio.
* Save time by automating creator discovery.
* Consolidate discovery efforts into a unified platform.

#### How it works

Extended search is a powerful creator prospecting tool. Here are quick tips on getting the most out of it.

1. Consider and list an ideal target prospect profile.
2. Pick keywords that your target prospect might be using in their content.
3. Set up a search with your keywords.
   * For instructions, refer to [Create an Extended Search for Creator](https://help.impact.com/brand/creator-program/working-with-creators/extended-search-for-creator/create-an-extended-search-for-creator).
4. Review results and add the Creators you’re interested in into Prospects.
   * For instructions, refer to [Review Extended Search Results for Creator](https://help.impact.com/brand/creator-program/working-with-creators/extended-search-for-creator/review-extended-search-results-for-creator).
5. Revisit your extended searches and their results weekly.
   * For instructions, refer to [Pause or Delete an Extended Search for Creator](https://help.impact.com/brand/creator-program/working-with-creators/extended-search-for-creator/pause-or-delete-an-extended-search-for-creator).
