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Decoding Competitor Analysis Strategies for Startups
The chapter explores the intricate process of competitor analysis for startups, highlighting the importance of drawing inspiration rather than blindly imitating competitors. It showcases tools like Facebook ad library and web archives to dissect marketing strategies of companies like Mudwater and Farmers Dog, emphasizing subtle changes in value propositions and personalized funnels for customer engagement. The discussion emphasizes reverse engineering DTC brands by researching on TikTok for public sentiment evaluation, addressing customer concerns, utilizing negative feedback for brand differentiation, estimating website traffic with tools like SimilarWeb, and cautioning against assuming the success of long-running ads.