Competitor Analyzer
Use this skill to analyze competitor websites and extract their positioning strategy. Uses browser automation to visit and analyze competitor pages.
What to Analyze
1. Awareness Level Targeting
- •What awareness level are they targeting? (Unaware → Most Aware)
- •Are they explaining the problem or assuming awareness?
- •How sophisticated is their messaging?
2. Persuasion Levers Used
Score their use of Cialdini's 7 levers:
- •Authority signals
- •Social proof
- •Commitment mechanics
- •Likeability/brand
- •Reciprocity (free value)
- •Scarcity
- •Unity/community
3. NESB Scoring
Rate their headlines and copy:
- •NEW: How novel is their positioning?
- •EASY: How friction-free do they appear?
- •SAFE: How trustworthy/proven?
- •BIG: How transformational is the promise?
4. Tribe Building
- •Do they have a defined enemy?
- •Are they building a movement?
- •What dreams do they encourage?
- •What fears do they address?
5. Positioning Statement
Extract their core positioning:
- •Who is it for?
- •What problem do they solve?
- •How are they different?
- •What's their unique mechanism?
Analysis Process
Step 1: Navigate to Competitor Site
Use browser tools to navigate to the competitor's website.
Step 2: Extract Key Content
Capture:
- •Hero section/headline
- •Subheadline
- •Key features/benefits
- •Social proof elements
- •CTAs
- •Pricing (if visible)
Step 3: Apply Frameworks
Score against all 5 marketing frameworks.
Step 4: Identify Opportunities
Find gaps and differentiation opportunities.
Output Format
markdown
## Competitor Analysis Report ### Competitor: [Name] **URL**: [Website URL] **Tagline**: "[Their main headline]" --- ### Positioning Summary **Target audience**: [Who they're targeting] **Problem they solve**: [Core problem] **Unique mechanism**: [How they claim to be different] **Awareness level targeted**: [Unaware/Problem/Solution/Product/Most Aware] --- ### Framework Scores #### Awareness Level Analysis - **Target level**: [Level] - **Evidence**: [What makes you say this] - **Market sophistication stage**: [1-5] #### Persuasion Levers (Cialdini) | Lever | Score | Evidence | |-------|-------|----------| | Authority | X/10 | [What they show] | | Social Proof | X/10 | [What they show] | | Commitment | X/10 | [Onboarding mechanics] | | Liking | X/10 | [Brand personality] | | Reciprocity | X/10 | [Free value offered] | | Scarcity | X/10 | [Urgency tactics] | | Unity | X/10 | [Community/tribe] | | **Total** | XX/70 | | #### NESB Score | Dimension | Score | Evidence | |-----------|-------|----------| | NEW | X/10 | [Novelty claims] | | EASY | X/10 | [Friction reduction] | | SAFE | X/10 | [Trust signals] | | BIG | X/10 | [Outcome promises] | | **Total** | XX/40 | | #### Tribe Building | Element | Present? | How Used | |---------|----------|----------| | Encourage dreams | Y/N | [Example] | | Justify failures | Y/N | [Example] | | Allay fears | Y/N | [Example] | | Confirm suspicions | Y/N | [Example] | | Throw rocks at enemies | Y/N | [Example] | --- ### Key Messaging Elements **Hero headline**: > "[Their main headline]" **Subheadline**: > "[Their subheadline]" **Key differentiators claimed**: 1. [Differentiator 1] 2. [Differentiator 2] 3. [Differentiator 3] **Social proof shown**: - [Customer logos] - [Testimonials] - [Numbers/stats] **CTA used**: > "[Their primary CTA text]" --- ### Competitive Opportunities #### Gaps in Their Positioning 1. [Gap 1 - what they're not addressing] 2. [Gap 2 - what they're not addressing] #### Differentiation Opportunities 1. [How to position differently] 2. [Underserved angle] #### Messaging Weaknesses 1. [Weakness to exploit] 2. [Claim you can counter] --- ### Recommendations **Position against them by**: 1. [Specific recommendation] 2. [Specific recommendation] **Avoid**: 1. [What not to copy from them] 2. [Where they're strong - don't compete head-on]
Browser Automation Notes
Using Claude in Chrome
- •First check if Chrome extension is connected using
tabs_context_mcp - •Navigate to competitor URL
- •Take screenshot to capture visual layout
- •Use
read_pageto extract content - •Use
get_page_textfor full text content
Fallback: WebFetch
If browser automation fails:
- •Use WebFetch to retrieve page content
- •Parse HTML/text for key elements
- •Note that visual elements won't be captured
Multiple Competitors
When analyzing multiple competitors:
- •Create comparison table
- •Identify category patterns
- •Find white space no one occupies
- •Recommend unique positioning
Example Quick Analysis
Competitor: Linear (project management)
Positioning: "Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products"
Key strengths:
- •Strong design/brand (Liking: 9/10)
- •Speed as differentiator (EASY: 8/10)
- •"Built for modern teams" identity (Unity: 7/10)
Key gaps:
- •Limited social proof on homepage
- •No clear enemy defined
- •Doesn't address migration fears
Opportunity: Position as "Linear for [specific use case]" or attack their enterprise gaps.