How to Build Your Startup Marketing Plan Using AI and Save Time and Money

I'm launching a [product type] for [general audience]. Help me create 3 detailed buyer personas including:
- Demographics (age, location, income, education)
- Job title and daily responsibilities
- Top 3 pain points related to my product category
- Goals and aspirations
- Preferred communication channels
- Content consumption habits
- Buying behavior and decision factors
- Common objections to purchasing

My product solves [main problem] by [unique solution].

Context: [Add 2-3 sentences about your product]

For the persona [Persona Name], give me:
1. 5 specific phrases they'd Google when looking for solutions
2. 3 LinkedIn groups they'd likely be members of
3. 5 podcasts they probably listen to
4. Their biggest fear about switching to a new tool

List 10 free marketing strategies my competitors in [industry] are likely using. For each strategy:
1. Explain how they're implementing it
2. Estimate time investment required
3. Identify potential weaknesses I could exploit
4. Suggest how I could do it better

Focus only on channels that don't require ad spend.

Create a SWOT analysis comparing my [product type] to [competitor name]. 
My unique features: [list 2-3]
Their known features: [list what you know]

Format as:
- Strengths (what I do better)
- Weaknesses (where they outperform me)
- Opportunities (gaps in their offering)
- Threats (their advantages that could hurt me)

End with 3 specific ways I can position myself as different, not just better.

Help me create a unique value proposition for my [product type].

Target audience: [your persona]
Main problem we solve: [specific problem]
How we solve it: [your approach]
Main competitor: [competitor name]
What makes us different: [1-2 key differentiators]

Create 5 variations using these formulas:
1. We help [target] achieve [desired outcome] without [common pain point]
2. The only [product category] that [unique differentiator]
3. [Desired outcome] in [time frame] or [guarantee]
4. For [target audience] who [struggle], we [solution] unlike [alternative]
5. [Action verb] + [desired outcome] + [unique method]

Make each version conversational and under 15 words.

Create 5 content pillars for a [startup type] targeting [audience]. 

Requirements:
- Each pillar should solve a specific problem my audience faces
- Include both educational and actionable content
- Mix beginner and advanced topics
- Can be repurposed across blog, social, and email

For each pillar provide:
1. Pillar name and focus area
2. Why this matters to my audience
3. 10 specific content ideas (mix of titles for blogs, social posts, and emails)
4. 3 content formats that work best (tutorial, list, case study, etc.)

Arrange from most important to least important for a new startup.

Generate 30 long-tail keywords for [topic] that meet these criteria:
- 4-7 words long
- Include question words (how, what, why, when, where) or "best", "top", "guide"
- High purchase intent or problem-awareness
- Specific enough to rank for as a new site

Organize into:
1. Problem-aware searches (10 keywords)
2. Solution-aware searches (10 keywords)  
3. Comparison/alternative searches (10 keywords)

For each keyword, add a brief content angle that would satisfy the search intent.

Take these keywords and organize them into 3 topic clusters. For each cluster:
1. Identify the main "pillar" page topic
2. List 5-7 supporting blog post ideas
3. Show how they link together
4. Suggest the order to create them

Create a 90-day content calendar for my [startup type] with these constraints:
- 3 blog posts per week
- Daily social media (LinkedIn/Twitter)
- Weekly email newsletter
- I have [X hours] per week for content creation

Week structure:
- Monday: Motivational/inspiring content
- Tuesday: Educational/how-to
- Wednesday: Industry insights/news commentary
- Thursday: Tips/quick wins
- Friday: Community/engagement focus

For each week provide:
1. Blog post titles with target keywords
2. Daily social post hooks (just first line)
3. Email newsletter angle
4. Content repurposing plan

Make month 1 focus on awareness, month 2 on consideration, month 3 on conversion.

Take this blog post idea: [insert title]

Transform it into:
1. LinkedIn post (300 words, professional tone)
2. Twitter thread (5-7 tweets with strong hooks)
3. Instagram carousel (5 slides with key points)
4. Email newsletter section (150 words, conversational)
5. YouTube script outline (5-minute video)
6. Reddit comment (helpful, not promotional)

Take this core message: [your key point or blog post summary]

Adapt it for:

LinkedIn (Professional storytelling):
- Start with personal anecdote or surprising stat
- 300-400 words
- Include 3 key takeaways
- End with thought-provoking question
- Add 3-5 relevant hashtags

Twitter/X (Thread format):
- Hook tweet that stops scrolling
- 5-7 supporting tweets
- Each tweet stands alone but builds narrative
- Include data or examples
- End with clear CTA

Instagram (Carousel):
- Slide 1: Hook/promise
- Slides 2-4: Main points with examples
- Slide 5: Actionable takeaway
- Slide 6: CTA/engagement prompt
- Caption: Personal story (150 words)

Reddit (Value-first comment):
- No product mention in first 80%
- Helpful, detailed response
- Personal experience angle
- Subtle mention only if directly relevant

Create a weekly engagement plan for [platform]:

Daily tasks (15 minutes):
- 3 specific actions to take
- Types of posts to comment on
- How to add value without selling

Weekly tasks (1 hour):
- Content to create
- Relationships to build
- Communities to participate in

Give me 10 conversation starters I can use when commenting on others' posts in my industry.

Create a 5-email welcome sequence for new subscribers to my [product type] list:

Email 1 (Immediately): Welcome & quick win
Email 2 (Day 2): Problem amplification 
Email 3 (Day 4): Solution framework
Email 4 (Day 7): Case study/social proof
Email 5 (Day 10): Soft pitch with value

For each email provide:
- Subject line (under 40 characters)
- Preview text
- Opening hook
- Main content outline (3-4 points)
- Single CTA
- P.S. line that adds value

Tone: [casual/professional/friendly]
Length: 200-300 words each

Generate 12 weekly newsletter themes for my [industry] newsletter:

Format for each:
- Theme name
- 3 section ideas
- 1 tool/resource to feature
- 1 question to ask readers
- Subject line options (3 variations)

Make it 80% value, 20% promotional.
Include mix of: tips, news commentary, case studies, and community highlights.

Help me find online communities where my target audience hangs out:

My audience: [persona description]
My product: [brief description]

List communities in:
1. Reddit (5 subreddits with member counts)
2. Discord (5 servers to look for)
3. Slack (5 communities to join)
4. Facebook Groups (5 group types)
5. LinkedIn Groups (5 groups to target)

For each, tell me:
- How to find them
- Rules to check before joining
- Type of content that works
- Red flags to avoid

I want to answer this community question: [paste question]

Write a helpful response that:
- Directly answers their specific situation
- Shares personal experience or case study
- Provides actionable steps
- Mentions tools/resources (not just mine)
- Ends with follow-up question to help more

Length: 200-300 words
No product pitch unless specifically asked about solutions

Create a comprehensive outline for: "[target keyword phrase]"

Include:
- SEO-optimized title (under 60 characters)
- Meta description (under 155 characters)
- Introduction hook (3 approaches)
- 5-7 main sections with H2 headers
- 3 subsections for each (H3 headers)
- LSI keywords to naturally include
- 3 internal linking opportunities
- External link suggestions (authoritative sources)
- Conclusion with CTA
- FAQ section (5 questions)

Target word count: 1,500-2,000 words
Reading level: 8th grade
Tone: [your brand voice]

Write 3 different guest post pitches for [target blog/publication]:

For each pitch:
1. Subject line that stands out
2. Opening that shows I know their audience
3. 3 article ideas with brief descriptions
4. Why I'm qualified to write this
5. 2 examples of my previous work
6. Closing that makes it easy to say yes

Make each pitch under 200 words.
Focus on what value I bring to THEIR audience.

Create a day-by-day implementation plan for launching my marketing:

Day 1 (Foundation):
- 3 setup tasks
- Accounts to create
- Tools to install

Day 2 (Content Creation):
- First pieces to create
- Templates to build
- Time blocks needed

Day 3 (Profile Optimization):
- Profiles to complete
- Bios to write
- Images to create

Day 4 (Community Integration):
- Communities to join
- First contributions
- Connections to make

Day 5 (Content Publishing):
- What to publish where
- Scheduling setup
- Engagement plan

Day 6 (Outreach):
- People to connect with
- Messages to send
- Partnerships to explore

Day 7 (Review & Adjust):
- Metrics to check
- What to improve
- Next week's priorities

For each task, give me the specific first step and time estimate.

Help me prioritize these marketing activities for a bootstrapped startup:

[List your potential activities]

Create a matrix with:
- High Impact + Low Effort (DO FIRST)
- High Impact + High Effort (SCHEDULE)
- Low Impact + Low Effort (DELEGATE/AUTOMATE)
- Low Impact + High Effort (ELIMINATE)

For "DO FIRST" items, give me the exact order to tackle them and why.

I have 2 hours for content creation. Create a batch production system:

Hour 1: Writing
- 5 social media posts (platforms: [list])
- 2 email drafts
- 1 blog outline

Hour 2: Repurposing
- Turn 1 old blog into 5 social posts
- Create 3 visual quotes
- Write 5 tweet variations of key message

For each task:
1. Specific template to follow
2. Time limit
3. Quality checklist (3 items)

Give me transition phrases to quickly switch between tasks.

Create reusable templates for my regular marketing tasks:

1. Social media post formulas (5 types)
2. Email subject lines (10 templates)
3. Blog introductions (3 frameworks)
4. CTAs that convert (7 variations)
5. LinkedIn connection messages (3 scenarios)
6. Comment templates for engagement (5 types)

For each template:
- The formula/structure
- When to use it
- Example filled in
- Customization notes

Recommend free tools for each marketing function:

Required features:
- Content scheduling
- Basic analytics
- Email marketing (up to 1000 subscribers)
- Design/graphics
- SEO tracking
- Social media management

For each category:
1. Top free tool recommendation
2. Key features included in free plan
3. Limitations to know about
4. When to consider upgrading
5. Alternative option

Focus on tools that integrate with each other.

Generate 10 A/B tests I can run without paid tools:

For each test:
- What to test (be specific)
- Success metric to track
- How to implement for free
- Duration needed for results
- How to analyze without fancy tools

Categories to cover:
- Email subject lines
- Social media hooks
- CTA buttons
- Content formats
- Posting times

Prioritize tests by potential impact.

Create a monthly marketing review template:

Questions to answer:
1. What got the most engagement? Why?
2. What completely flopped? Lessons?
3. Which channel drove most value?
4. What took too much time for the results?
5. What should I double down on?
6. What should I stop doing?

Metrics to track (without paid tools):
- [List relevant metrics]

Create a simple scoring system to evaluate each activity.
End with 3 specific changes for next month.

Define KPIs for my [startup stage] [business type]:

Stage: [Pre-revenue / Early revenue / Growth]

For each funnel stage, suggest:

Awareness:
- 2 metrics to track
- How to measure for free
- Weekly target

Consideration:
- 2 metrics to track
- How to measure for free
- Weekly target

Conversion:
- 2 metrics to track
- How to measure for free
- Weekly target

Retention:
- 2 metrics to track
- How to measure for free
- Weekly target

Create a simple dashboard I can update in 10 minutes weekly.

Walk me through setting up free analytics for:

1. Website tracking
   - Google Analytics 4 key events to configure
   - UTM parameter system
   - Goal tracking setup

2. Social media tracking
   - Native analytics to monitor
   - Engagement rate calculation
   - Growth tracking spreadsheet

3. Email tracking
   - Open rate benchmarks
   - Click rate optimization
   - List growth monitoring

4. Content performance
   - Blog post success metrics
   - Social share tracking
   - SEO progress monitoring

Give me a weekly 15-minute review routine.

Design a viral referral system for my [product type]:

Core mechanism:
- What triggers sharing
- Incentive for sharer
- Incentive for new user
- How to track without complex tools

Create 5 different approaches:
1. Social proof based
2. Reward based
3. Exclusive access based
4. Competition based
5. Community based

For the best option, provide:
- Step-by-step implementation
- Email/message templates
- Tracking method
- Expected conversion rates

Identify 10 potential partnership opportunities:

My business: [description]
My audience: [description]

Types of partners to consider:
1. Complementary products (not competitors)
2. Same audience, different solution
3. Industry influencers/thought leaders
4. Communities and groups
5. Tool providers

For each category:
- 2 specific examples
- Partnership proposal angle
- What I offer them
- What they offer me
- First outreach message template

My [marketing activity] is working well. Create a scaling plan:

Current results: [metrics]
Time investment: [hours per week]
Resources available: [budget/time]

Provide:
1. 3 ways to amplify without more budget
2. Process to systematize/delegate
3. Adjacent opportunities to test
4. Warning signs of over-optimization
5. When to consider paid amplification

Timeline: 30, 60, 90 day milestones

Write an executive summary for my marketing plan:

Company: [name and one-line description]
Target Market: [primary persona]
Unique Value Prop: [your UVP]
Main Marketing Channels: [top 3]
Budget: $0 (sweat equity only)
Timeline: [X months]
Success Metrics: [top 3 KPIs]

Format as:
1. Vision statement (2 sentences)
2. Strategy overview (3 bullet points)
3. Expected outcomes by [timeframe]
4. Resource requirements
5. Risk mitigation

Keep under 250 words. Make it compelling for [audience: team/investors/partners].

MARKETING PLAN: [COMPANY NAME]

TARGET CUSTOMER
Who: ________________
Problem: ________________
Where they hang out: ________________

VALUE PROPOSITION
We help ________ achieve ________ without ________

MARKETING PILLARS
1. ________________ (___% of effort)
2. ________________ (___% of effort)
3. ________________ (___% of effort)

CHANNEL STRATEGY
Primary: ________________
Secondary: ________________
Experimental: ________________

CONTENT CALENDAR
Daily: ________________
Weekly: ________________
Monthly: ________________

SUCCESS METRICS
Leading indicator: ________________ (Target: ___)
Lagging indicator: ________________ (Target: ___)
North Star: ________________ (Target: ___)

90-DAY PRIORITIES
Month 1: ________________
Month 2: ________________
Month 3: ________________

RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Time per week: ____ hours
Tools needed: ________________
Help needed: ________________

Create quarterly milestones for my marketing plan:

Q1 (Foundation):
- [ ] 5 specific deliverables
- [ ] 3 metrics to hit
- [ ] Key learning goal

Q2 (Optimization):
- [ ] 5 specific deliverables
- [ ] 3 metrics to hit
- [ ] Scale what's working

Q3 (Expansion):
- [ ] 5 specific deliverables
- [ ] 3 metrics to hit
- [ ] New channel to test

Q4 (Acceleration):
- [ ] 5 specific deliverables
- [ ] 3 metrics to hit
- [ ] Preparation for next year

Make targets aggressive but achievable for a solo founder.

Write 5 different opening hooks for an article about [topic]:
1. Shocking statistic
2. Contrarian take
3. Personal story
4. Future prediction
5. Common mistake

Each hook should be under 50 words and make the reader need to know more.

Write a [platform] caption for this image/concept: [description]
- Start with attention grabber
- Include mini story or insight
- Add value in middle
- End with conversation starter
- Include 3-5 relevant hashtags
Length: [platform-specific limit]

Rewrite this email subject line 10 different ways: "[original subject]"
Include variations with:
- Curiosity gap
- Urgency
- Personalization
- Question format
- Number/list
- Negative angle
- Benefit-focused
- Story tease
- FOMO trigger
- Emoji option

My competitor [name] creates content about [topics].
Identify 10 content gaps they're missing that my audience would value.
For each gap:
- Why it matters
- Content angle to take
- Format recommendation
- Keyword opportunity

My target audience is [description].
List 20 specific problems they face daily related to [your industry].
Categorize by:
- Urgency (high/medium/low)
- Awareness (know it's a problem/don't realize yet)
- Solution readiness (actively looking/not yet searching)

Create 10 different CTAs for [desired action]:
- 2 urgency-based
- 2 value-focused
- 2 curiosity-driven
- 2 fear-of-missing-out
- 2 social proof
Each under 5 words. Test different button colors and placements.

Write landing page copy for [product]:

Hero Section:
- Headline (7 words max)
- Subheadline (15 words max)
- CTA button text

Problem Section:
- 3 pain points (one sentence each)

Solution Section:
- 3 benefits (with specific outcomes)

Social Proof:
- Customer quote template
- Stats to highlight
- Logo placement strategy

Final CTA:
- Headline
- Risk reversal
- Button text