Social Listening Blog
Social listening insights, workflows, customer stories, and news from Octolens team

How Prisma Responds To 600 Mentions Per Week In Under 5 Minutes
Learn how Prisma uses Octolens to monitor 600+ weekly mentions, cut noise, and respond in minutes—protecting brand reputation and launching new products faster.

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.

The Best Syften Alternative in 2026
Syften works for small indie projects, but it falls short once you scale. See how Octolens compares.

The 10 Best Google Alerts Alternatives in 2026
Free tools, paid platforms, and everything between. Here's an honest look at the best Google Alerts alternatives — and which one fits your use case.