The method
Use these prompts to brainstorm potential pitfalls in your growth hacking strategy and develop proactive solutions. Ideal for early-stage planning or when encountering roadblocks in existing campaigns. Input context about your strategy.
The prompts
Prompt 1
I am developing a growth hacking strategy for [Your Company/Product] which is a [Type of product/service] that [brief description of value proposition]. What are the three most common mistakes companies make when implementing similar strategies, and how can I proactively avoid them? Provide specific examples and actionable steps.
Prompt 2
Analyze the following growth hacking plan: [Paste your growth hacking plan here]. Identify potential weaknesses or areas where the plan might fail. Suggest alternative approaches or adjustments to improve its robustness and increase the likelihood of success. Focus on identifying blind spots related to [mention specific area of concern, e.g., user acquisition cost, retention rate].
Prompt 3
Imagine you are a seasoned growth hacker with experience in [Industry]. What are the key assumptions underlying a typical growth hacking campaign? How can I validate these assumptions before investing significant resources? What are the potential consequences of those assumptions being wrong, and what contingency plans should I put in place?
Prompt 4
Many growth hacking strategies focus heavily on acquisition. What are the most common mistakes companies make when neglecting other important metrics such as activation, retention, referral, and revenue (AARRR)? Provide concrete examples of how focusing solely on acquisition can be detrimental in the long run and suggest strategies for balancing attention across all AARRR metrics.