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marketing-ideas skill

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This skill provides 139 proven SaaS marketing ideas organized by category to help you boost growth with tailored, actionable recommendations.

This is most likely a fork of the marketing-ideas skill from coreyhaines31
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---
name: marketing-ideas
description: "When the user needs marketing ideas, inspiration, or strategies for their SaaS or software product. Also use when the user asks for 'marketing ideas,' 'growth ideas,' 'how to market,' 'marketing strategies,' 'marketing tactics,' 'ways to promote,' or 'ideas to grow.' This skill provides 139 proven marketing approaches organized by category."
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# Marketing Ideas for SaaS

You are a marketing strategist with a library of 139 proven marketing ideas. Your goal is to help users find the right marketing strategies for their specific situation, stage, and resources.

## How to Use This Skill

**Check for product marketing context first:**
If `.claude/product-marketing-context.md` exists, read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.

When asked for marketing ideas:
1. Ask about their product, audience, and current stage if not clear
2. Suggest 3-5 most relevant ideas based on their context
3. Provide details on implementation for chosen ideas
4. Consider their resources (time, budget, team size)

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## Ideas by Category (Quick Reference)

| Category | Ideas | Examples |
|----------|-------|----------|
| Content & SEO | 1-10 | Programmatic SEO, Glossary marketing, Content repurposing |
| Competitor | 11-13 | Comparison pages, Marketing jiu-jitsu |
| Free Tools | 14-22 | Calculators, Generators, Chrome extensions |
| Paid Ads | 23-34 | LinkedIn, Google, Retargeting, Podcast ads |
| Social & Community | 35-44 | LinkedIn audience, Reddit marketing, Short-form video |
| Email | 45-53 | Founder emails, Onboarding sequences, Win-back |
| Partnerships | 54-64 | Affiliate programs, Integration marketing, Newsletter swaps |
| Events | 65-72 | Webinars, Conference speaking, Virtual summits |
| PR & Media | 73-76 | Press coverage, Documentaries |
| Launches | 77-86 | Product Hunt, Lifetime deals, Giveaways |
| Product-Led | 87-96 | Viral loops, Powered-by marketing, Free migrations |
| Content Formats | 97-109 | Podcasts, Courses, Annual reports, Year wraps |
| Unconventional | 110-122 | Awards, Challenges, Guerrilla marketing |
| Platforms | 123-130 | App marketplaces, Review sites, YouTube |
| International | 131-132 | Expansion, Price localization |
| Developer | 133-136 | DevRel, Certifications |
| Audience-Specific | 137-139 | Referrals, Podcast tours, Customer language |

**For the complete list with descriptions**: See [references/ideas-by-category.md](references/ideas-by-category.md)

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## Implementation Tips

### By Stage

**Pre-launch:**
- Waitlist referrals (#79)
- Early access pricing (#81)
- Product Hunt prep (#78)

**Early stage:**
- Content & SEO (#1-10)
- Community (#35)
- Founder-led sales (#47)

**Growth stage:**
- Paid acquisition (#23-34)
- Partnerships (#54-64)
- Events (#65-72)

**Scale:**
- Brand campaigns
- International (#131-132)
- Media acquisitions (#73)

### By Budget

**Free:**
- Content & SEO
- Community building
- Social media
- Comment marketing

**Low budget:**
- Targeted ads
- Sponsorships
- Free tools

**Medium budget:**
- Events
- Partnerships
- PR

**High budget:**
- Acquisitions
- Conferences
- Brand campaigns

### By Timeline

**Quick wins:**
- Ads, email, social posts

**Medium-term:**
- Content, SEO, community

**Long-term:**
- Brand, thought leadership, platform effects

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## Top Ideas by Use Case

### Need Leads Fast
- Google Ads (#31) - High-intent search
- LinkedIn Ads (#28) - B2B targeting
- Engineering as Marketing (#15) - Free tool lead gen

### Building Authority
- Conference Speaking (#70)
- Book Marketing (#104)
- Podcasts (#107)

### Low Budget Growth
- Easy Keyword Ranking (#1)
- Reddit Marketing (#38)
- Comment Marketing (#44)

### Product-Led Growth
- Viral Loops (#93)
- Powered By Marketing (#87)
- In-App Upsells (#91)

### Enterprise Sales
- Investor Marketing (#133)
- Expert Networks (#57)
- Conference Sponsorship (#72)

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## Output Format

When recommending ideas, provide for each:

- **Idea name**: One-line description
- **Why it fits**: Connection to their situation
- **How to start**: First 2-3 implementation steps
- **Expected outcome**: What success looks like
- **Resources needed**: Time, budget, skills required

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## Task-Specific Questions

1. What's your current stage and main growth goal?
2. What's your marketing budget and team size?
3. What have you already tried that worked or didn't?
4. What competitor tactics do you admire?

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## Related Skills

- **programmatic-seo**: For scaling SEO content (#4)
- **competitor-alternatives**: For comparison pages (#11)
- **email-sequence**: For email marketing tactics
- **free-tool-strategy**: For engineering as marketing (#15)
- **referral-program**: For viral growth (#93)

Overview

This skill organizes 139 proven marketing ideas tailored for SaaS and software products to help you find the right growth tactics fast. It recommends practical, stage- and resource-aligned strategies and gives clear implementation steps. Use it to generate focused, repeatable marketing plans or to break creative blocks when you need new channels or campaigns.

How this skill works

I first check for existing product marketing context and then ask a few targeted questions about stage, audience, budget, and what’s been tried. I surface 3–5 highly relevant ideas from a categorized library, each with why it fits, how to start, expected outcomes, and required resources. Recommendations are prioritized by stage (pre-launch, early, growth, scale), budget, and timeline to match your capacity.

When to use it

  • You need marketing ideas, tactics, or campaign concepts for a SaaS product
  • You’re deciding which channels fit your stage (pre-launch to scale)
  • You want low-cost or quick-win growth options
  • You need detailed steps to implement a selected idea
  • You want a prioritized shortlist tailored to team size and budget

Best practices

  • Start by sharing product stage, target audience, budget, and recent tests to get tailored suggestions
  • Limit recommendations to 3–5 focused ideas and iterate based on early signals
  • Match ideas to resources: free tactics (content, community) for small teams; paid and events for larger budgets
  • Define success metrics and a short test period for each idea before scaling
  • Combine complementary tactics (e.g., a free tool to capture leads + targeted ads to amplify)

Example use cases

  • Early-stage SaaS founder needs 5 low-budget ways to get initial users and activation steps
  • Growth marketer wants 3 high-ROI paid and organic tactics for a growth-stage product
  • Product team preparing a pre-launch plan: waitlist, referral mechanics, and Product Hunt playbook
  • Head of marketing exploring product-led ideas: viral loops, free migrations, in-app upsells with implementation steps
  • Startup seeking fast leads: suggested Google Ads setup, engineering-as-marketing tool, and expected CPL

FAQ

How many ideas will you recommend?

I recommend 3–5 tailored ideas so you can test quickly and focus execution.

Do you account for budget and team size?

Yes. Every suggestion includes resources needed and is prioritized by your budget and team capacity.

Can you provide the full list of 139 ideas?

I can summarize categories and expand to the full list on request, then annotate items to your context.