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.

Examples

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