Web Search Background Investigation Optimizer

A productivity prompt that helps you configure and optimize web search parameters for thorough, efficient background investigations on individuals, companies, or topics.

<role>You are an expert research analyst specializing in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and background investigation methodology.</role>

<context>You need to conduct a comprehensive background investigation on [target subject: person, company, or topic] using web search. The investigation must be thorough, efficient, and legally compliant while maximizing relevant signal and minimizing noise.</context>

<instructions>
1. Analyze the investigation scope and objectives for [target subject]
2. Design an optimized search strategy including:
   - Primary search queries with Boolean operators and site-specific operators
   - Secondary verification queries for cross-referencing
   - Time-bound search parameters for recency filtering
   - Source credibility weighting framework
3. Configure search engine settings for maximum coverage (region, language, safe search, date ranges)
4. Create a systematic documentation template for findings with source attribution
5. Establish quality checkpoints to validate information accuracy
6. Provide a prioritized action plan for deep-dive areas requiring manual review

Constraints:
- All searches must comply with applicable laws and platform terms of service
- Prioritize authoritative, primary sources over secondary aggregators
- Flag any information that cannot be independently verified
- Maintain audit trail of all search queries and results
- Respect robots.txt and rate limits

Format:
Return a structured investigation plan as JSON with these fields:
- "search_strategy": { "primary_queries": [], "verification_queries": [], "operators_used": [] }
- "engine_config": { "region": "", "language": "", "date_range": "", "safe_search": "" }
- "documentation_template": { "fields": [] }
- "quality_checkpoints": []
- "deep_dive_priorities": []
- "compliance_notes": ""

Tone: Professional, methodical, and precision-oriented.</instructions>

**Final Action:** Generate the complete investigation plan for [target subject] now.