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As a founder, I've found F5Bot and Talkwalker Alerts to be game-changers for finding inbound leads and kickstarting our startup's success. Here's my approach:

I use F5Bot to track key terms related to our niche across Reddit and Hacker News. When I spot relevant discussions, I jump in with helpful insights, subtly introducing our solution. It's all about building relationships and credibility, not hard-selling.

Talkwalker Alerts helps me cast a wider net across blogs, news sites, and social media. I set up various keyword combinations to catch potential leads and track competitor mentions. When I find promising content, I reach out to authors, offering insights or case studies. This builds our backlinks and credibility.

You can identify key terms related to your startup’s niche (e.g., “SaaS for small businesses,” “Anaplan consulting,” “staff augmentation”, “looking for IT recruitment services,” or “growth tools for small businesses”).

Monitor for mentions of competitors to identify prospects comparing solutions.

Segment alerts by lead potential, prioritize alerts that are likely to generate leads, such as blog posts discussing needs that your startup addresses or news articles featuring your competitors.

I make it a daily habit to review these alerts, constantly refining our keywords to improve quality. By being proactive and engaging where our target audience is already discussing relevant topics, we've been able to generate solid inbound leads and start building real traction for our startup.

Remember, it's not just about monitoring – it's about engaging, providing value, and positioning ourselves as the go-to experts in our field. This approach has been crucial in our early success and continues to drive our growth.