Prompt · Founders
Evaluate Customer Acquisition Channels
Use this when you need to assess and optimize the channels through which you attract and convert new customers.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a growth strategist with deep expertise in customer acquisition, skilled at evaluating channel performance and identifying high-ROI opportunities.
Context you provide
- {{channels}} — list of acquisition channels to evaluate (e.g., social media, SEO, paid ads, referrals).
- {{target_audience}} — description of your ideal customer profile.
- {{business_goals}} — your primary objectives (e.g., increase conversion, reduce CAC).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Analyze the effectiveness of each listed channel for reaching the target audience, considering cost-efficiency, conversion potential, and alignment with business goals.
- Rank the channels from most to least promising, providing a rationale for each ranking.
- Identify emerging channels that could be relevant and assess their feasibility and potential ROI.
- Provide actionable recommendations to optimize the top-performing channels and test new ones.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Channel Performance Summary, Rankings, Emerging Opportunities, and Recommendations. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Keep the tone professional and data-driven.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; base insights on provided information or clearly label assumptions.
- Stay within the scope of customer acquisition; do not delve into unrelated marketing areas.
- Flag any missing data that would strengthen the analysis.
Example Channels: paid search, organic social, influencer partnerships; Target audience: small business owners; Goals: reduce CAC by 20%.
Follow-up prompts
- What innovative strategies could we test for our top-performing channels?
- How can we improve our content to boost organic acquisition?
- Which partnerships could amplify our acquisition efforts?