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How do you actually do - competitive intelligence?

I keep hearing I need to do - competitive intelligence for my new product idea, but I'm not sure where to start. I looked at their websites and social media, but that just tells me what they want people to see. I tried a few free tools but the info seemed outdated. It feels like I'm just guessing what they're really doing behind the scenes.

Start with a plan not guesswork. Define what success looks like, pick three competitors, and compare their features pricing and messaging. Do a bit of market research to estimate demand and a simple data analytics check on search trends.

Use public signals you can measure. Check product pages reviews press releases and app store ratings. Create a simple scoring rubric for each competitor on the aspects that matter to customers.

Track changes over time. Set a weekly cadence to note new features pricing or marketing moves. This is benchmarking and competitive intelligence that helps you spot real shifts rather than guesswork.

Look for gaps and underserved segments rather than copying. If you find a pain your rivals miss that could be the space to own.

Test ideas quickly with low cost experiments like a landing page or a mock feature and watch for signups or inquiries. Use results to decide what to copy and what to ditch.

If you want I can sketch a tiny two week competitive intelligence plan for your product idea with a few metrics and tests you can run to get real signals.