Variation Matrix
Create all possible ad combinations from modular components.
Process
Step 1: Input Available Components
Hooks (H) List all available hook clips/copy:
- •H1: [Description]
- •H2: [Description]
- •H3: [Description] ...
Bodies (B) List all available body sections:
- •B1: Testimonial body
- •B2: Explainer body
- •B3: Social proof compilation ...
CTAs (C) List all available call-to-action clips/copy:
- •C1: Direct CTA
- •C2: Scarcity CTA
- •C3: Story-based CTA ...
Step 2: Create Combination Matrix
Total Variations = H x B x C
Example: 5 hooks x 3 bodies x 2 CTAs = 30 variations
| Variation | Hook | Body | CTA | |-----------|------|------|-----| | V1 | H1 | B1 | C1 | | V2 | H1 | B1 | C2 | | V3 | H1 | B2 | C1 | | V4 | H1 | B2 | C2 | | V5 | H1 | B3 | C1 | ...
Step 3: Prioritize by Predicted Performance
Scoring Factors:
- •Hook strength (past performance or score)
- •Body relevance to hook
- •CTA match to body
- •Overall flow/coherence
Priority Tiers:
Tier 1 - Test First (High confidence)
- •Best hooks + proven bodies
- •Logical flow combinations
- •Based on winning patterns
Tier 2 - Test Second (Medium confidence)
- •Good hooks + new bodies
- •Testing new combinations
- •Iterating on Tier 1 learnings
Tier 3 - Test Later (Experimental)
- •Untested combinations
- •Unusual pairings
- •"What if" variations
Step 4: Suggest Testing Order
Phase 1: Prove the hooks Test all hooks with best body + best CTA
- •V1, V5, V9, V13, V17 (one per hook)
Phase 2: Find best body for winning hooks Take top 2-3 hooks, test all bodies
- •Winning hooks x all bodies
Phase 3: Optimize CTA Take top combinations, test all CTAs
Phase 4: Full matrix test Roll out remaining combinations based on learnings
Step 5: Output Numbered Variation List
## VARIATION MATRIX: [Offer/Campaign] ### COMPONENT INVENTORY **HOOKS ([#] available)** | ID | Description | Score | Source | |----|-------------|-------|--------| | H1 | [Description] | 9/10 | [Clip/Copy] | | H2 | [Description] | 8/10 | [Clip/Copy] | ... **BODIES ([#] available)** | ID | Type | Description | Duration | |----|------|-------------|----------| | B1 | Testimonial | [Description] | 20s | | B2 | Explainer | [Description] | 25s | ... **CTAs ([#] available)** | ID | Type | Description | |----|------|-------------| | C1 | Direct | "Click the link below" | | C2 | Scarcity | "Sale ends Friday" | ... --- ### FULL MATRIX Total Possible Variations: [#] | # | Hook | Body | CTA | Priority | Est. Length | |---|------|------|-----|----------|-------------| | 1 | H1 | B1 | C1 | Tier 1 | 30s | | 2 | H1 | B1 | C2 | Tier 2 | 30s | | 3 | H1 | B2 | C1 | Tier 2 | 35s | ... --- ### TESTING PHASES **PHASE 1: Hook Test (Week 1)** Variations: V1, V6, V11, V16, V21 Budget: $[X] Goal: Identify top 2-3 hooks | Var | Components | Priority | |-----|------------|----------| | V1 | H1+B1+C1 | Test | | V6 | H2+B1+C1 | Test | ... **PHASE 2: Body Test (Week 2)** Take winning hooks, test all bodies Budget: $[X] Goal: Find best body for each hook **PHASE 3: CTA Optimization (Week 3)** Take winning combinations, test CTAs Budget: $[X] Goal: Maximize conversion **PHASE 4: Scale Winners (Week 4+)** Full variations of proven combinations --- ### QUICK REFERENCE **Top 10 Priority Variations:** 1. V[X]: H[X] + B[X] + C[X] - [Rationale] 2. V[X]: H[X] + B[X] + C[X] - [Rationale] ... **Experimental Combinations:** - V[X]: [Why worth testing despite lower confidence] --- ### PRODUCTION CHECKLIST **To Create [#] Variations:** - [ ] Hook clips ready: [#] - [ ] Body sections ready: [#] - [ ] CTA clips ready: [#] - [ ] Editing timeline: [Date] - [ ] Launch date: [Date] **Naming Convention:** [Offer]_[Hook#]_[Body#]_[CTA#]_v[version] Example: Rise_H1_B2_C1_v1
Variation Strategy (LeadsIcon)
Modular Thinking:
- •Each component has a job
- •Hook: Grab attention
- •Body: Build belief
- •CTA: Remove friction
Testing Efficiency:
- •Don't test everything at once
- •Isolate variables
- •Build on winners
- •Kill losers fast
From Winners:
- •Create 10+ variations of each winner
- •Test new hooks on winning bodies
- •Test new bodies with winning hooks
- •Compound improvements
Source: LeadsIcon, VISCAP