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How can I conduct a competitor ads analysis to uncover marketing strategies

Start by listing 5–10 direct and indirect competitors. For each competitor, do a focused 6-step sweep every 2 weeks:

  • Collect ads and creatives: use Facebook Ad Library, Google Ads Transparency, Moat/Adbeat/Pathmatics (or free alternatives like Similarweb, SpyFu, BigSpy). Screenshot/ archive creatives and URLs in a Google Sheet.
  • Capture landing pages and funnels: click through ads (or use cached pages), record headlines, offers, CTAs, forms, pricing, and follow-up emails. Use WebPageTest or GTmetrix for load time.
  • Audit targeting signals: infer audiences from ad copy, imagery, placements and keywords. Use Keyword Planner, SEMrush/ Ahrefs for keyword overlap.
  • Measure signals of performance: note engagement (likes/comments), ad duration/frequency, estimated traffic and spend from tools, and social shares.
  • Extract tactics: catalog offers, urgency, creative patterns, value props, retargeting behavior, and funnel steps.
  • Turn findings into experiments: prioritize 3 hypotheses (copy, creative, offer), build A/B tests with UTMs, monitor CTR/CPA/ROAS, and iterate monthly.

Keep a living competitive dashboard and stop-copying — adapt what's working to your unique audience. Which ad platform matters most for your business (e.g., Facebook, Google, LinkedIn)?

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