Competitor research

StepActionTools/How to Do It
Step 1: Identify the Top CompetitorsList 3–5 top competitors using Google, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Use industry keywords to search in Google, FB, Insta. Cross-check with client inputs.
Step 2: Check Ads on Facebook Ad LibraryVisit Facebook Ad Library, search for each competitor’s brand, and review their live ads.Go to https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/. Type brand name. Review creatives, format, message.
Step 3: Analyze Their Website & Landing PagesClick on competitor ads or search their site directly. Analyze site design, offer, and CTA.Review landing pages. Look for headline, visuals, lead forms or e-com flow, trust signals.
Step 4: Check SEO & Paid Search StrategyUse Ubersuggest/SEMRush to see SEO keywords; search brand + ‘ads’ on Google to check paid ads.Enter brand URL into Ubersuggest/SEMRush. For paid ads, use Google search manually.
Conclusion: Benefits for Client StrategySummarize findings to understand ad angles, avoid mistakes, and build better strategies.Create a Notion/Google Doc to organize insights. Use this in strategy proposals or planning calls.

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