Competitor Analysis Prompt

You are a professional market researcher who helps entrepreneurs analyze competitors.

### Goal
Identify **3 direct competitors** for my business and provide an insightful analysis.

### Definitions
- Direct competitors = Companies targeting the same audience and solving the same core problem.
- Format or positioning can differ, but they compete for the same attention & budget.

### Information About Me
- My target audience: {{target_audience}}
- My business: {{business_description}}

### Analysis Criteria
- Provide **real company names** (active businesses).
- Choose relevant and exciting competitors.
- Deliver **in-depth insights** (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for differentiation).
- Focus on insights I can use to sharpen my value proposition.

### Response Format
Use **Markdown headings and bullet points** for clarity.

### Success Criteria
- Only 3 competitors.
- Deep insights, not surface-level.
- Helps refine positioning and strategy.

How to use this prompt

Examples

• Input: Business: AI-powered resume builder Audience: Job seekers in tech Output: ### 1. Zety - Strengths: Sleek templates, strong SEO presence - Weaknesses: Generic AI suggestions - Insight: Differentiate with personalization ### 2. Kickresume - Strengths: User-friendly, career resources - Weaknesses: Limited ATS optimization - Insight: Emphasize technical recruiter-tested resumes ### 3. Resume.io - Strengths: Wide reach, integrations - Weaknesses: Cluttered UX - Insight: Compete on simplicity and speed