Social Listening Blog
Social listening insights, workflows, customer stories, and news from Octolens team
Reddit API Pricing in 2026: Complete Breakdown
Free tier limits, commercial costs, approval timelines, and why most teams choose an aggregation API instead.
How AI Agents Access Social Data Without Getting Blocked
AI agents need social data, but most APIs block them. Here's how to connect your agent to real-time mentions across Reddit, X, LinkedIn and more.
12 Best Social Media Search Engines in 2026 (Compared)
Find posts, people, and conversations across every social platform — without scrolling through each one manually.
Brand Monitoring in 2026: B2B Brands Built in Public
How to track meaningful brand signals, avoid alert fatigue, and respond in time.
13 Best Brand Monitoring Tools in 2026 (Free & Paid)
An honest comparison of 13 brand monitoring tools — verified pricing, G2 ratings, real user quotes, and which one fits your team.
A B2B Founder’s Guide to Social Listening in 2026
Discover how B2B SaaS founders can leverage social listening and brand monitoring to uncover leads, safeguard their brand, and stay ahead in 2026.
Competitor Social Media Monitoring: The Insider's Guide
How to track competitors on social media without wasting time on vanity metrics.
$200k in 60 Days: An Honest AppSumo Select Review (2024)
My reflections and learnings from selling Octolens through AppSumo Select as a Lifetime Deal (LTD)
5 Reasons Why Google Alerts Is Not Working
Learn about the 5 most common reasons why Google Alerts is not working - and what you can do about it.
The Best Mention.com Alternative in 2025
Mention is a popular tool for brand monitoring and social media management. Learn how it compares to Octolens, the AI-powered social listening tool for B2B.