{"id":37171,"date":"2024-02-01T08:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/competitors-analysis-template\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T16:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:55:46","slug":"competitors-analysis-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/competitors-analysis-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitors Analysis Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"identify-the-primary-competitors\"> \n <h2>Identify the primary competitors<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Identify the main competitors in the industry. This task is crucial as it sets the foundation for the entire analysis. The goal is to determine which companies are the biggest threats or potential partners. Consider factors such as market share, customer base, product offerings, and reputation. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Competitor name <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Competitor description <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"determine-the-market-share-of-each-competitor\"> \n <h2>Determine the market share of each competitor<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Evaluate the market share of each identified competitor. This task helps gauge the level of competition and identify which players hold the biggest market influence. Analyzing market share can provide insights into industry trends and potential growth opportunities. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Market share (%) <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"examine-the-competitors-product-or-service-offerings\"> \n <h2>Examine the competitors' product or service offerings<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Examine the products or services offered by each competitor. This task helps understand the range, quality, and uniqueness of their offerings compared to the company's. Analyzing competitors' offerings can highlight potential gaps or areas for improvement in the company's own products or services. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Product or service offerings <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Product A \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Product B \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Product C \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Service 1 \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Service 2 \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"analyze-the-competitors-sales-strategies\"> \n <h2>Analyze the competitors\u2019 sales strategies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Analyze the sales strategies implemented by each competitor. This task aims to uncover competitor tactics used to reach and convert customers. Understanding their sales strategies can provide insights into potential areas for improvement or innovation in the company's approaches. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Sales strategy <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Direct sales \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Indirect sales \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Online sales \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Partnership sales \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Retail sales \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"analyze-the-competitors-pricing-strategies\"> \n <h2>Analyze the competitors' pricing strategies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Evaluate the pricing strategies employed by each competitor. This task helps understand how competitors price their products or services, identify any pricing advantages or disadvantages, and determine the company's own pricing position in the market. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Pricing strategy <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Low pricing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      High pricing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Value-based pricing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Market-based pricing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Penetration pricing \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"evaluate-the-competitors-marketing-strategies\"> \n <h2>Evaluate the competitors' marketing strategies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Evaluate the marketing strategies utilized by each competitor. This task aims to uncover competitor tactics used to promote their products or services. Analyzing their marketing strategies can provide insights into potential improvements or innovative ideas for the company's own marketing efforts. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Marketing strategy <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Digital marketing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Traditional advertising \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Content marketing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Event marketing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Influencer marketing \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"investigate-the-competitors-customer-base\"> \n <h2>Investigate the competitors' customer base<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Investigate the customer base of each competitor. This task aims to understand the target demographics, customer preferences, and loyalty of competitors' customers. Analyzing their customer base can provide insights into potential untapped markets or opportunities for customer acquisition. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Target demographics <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Customer preferences <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"examine-the-competitive-landscape\"> \n <h2>Examine the competitive landscape<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Examine the overall competitive landscape within the industry. This task helps gain a broader perspective on the industry dynamics, market trends, and potential threats or opportunities. Analyzing the competitive landscape can provide insights into the company's positioning and potential areas for differentiation. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Aspects of competitive landscape <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Industry trends \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Competitor collaborations \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Regulatory factors \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Technological advancements \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Barriers to entry \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"identify-the-competitors-strengths-and-weaknesses\"> \n <h2>Identify the competitors' strengths and weaknesses<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each competitor. This task aims to assess their competitive advantages and vulnerabilities. Understanding competitors' strengths and weaknesses can help identify areas where the company can outperform or mitigate potential risks. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Strengths and weaknesses <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Strong brand reputation \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Excellent customer service \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Innovative product portfolio \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Weak online presence \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Limited distribution channels \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"benchmark-the-companys-performance-against-competitors\"> \n <h2>Benchmark the company's performance against competitors<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Benchmark the company's performance against competitors. This task involves comparing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, market share, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Benchmarking against competitors helps identify areas for improvement and set realistic performance goals. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> KPI for benchmarking <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Revenue \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Market share \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Customer satisfaction \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Profit margin \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Customer retention \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"analyze-the-competitors-online-presence-and-seo-strategies\"> \n <h2>Analyze the competitors' online presence and SEO strategies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Analyze the online presence and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies of each competitor. This task aims to uncover their digital footprint and how they optimize their online visibility. Analyzing their online presence and SEO strategies can provide insights into best practices and potential improvements for the company's own online marketing efforts. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Online platforms <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Website \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Social media \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Online directories \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Blogging platforms \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      E-commerce platforms \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"study-the-competitors-social-media-strategies\"> \n <h2>Study the competitors' social media strategies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Study the social media strategies of each competitor. This task aims to understand how competitors utilize social media platforms, engage with their audience, and leverage social media for marketing purposes. 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class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Analyze the competitors\u2019 sales strategies<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Analyze the competitors' pricing strategies<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Evaluate the competitors' marketing strategies<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Investigate the competitors' customer base<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Examine the competitive landscape<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Identify the competitors' strengths and weaknesses<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Benchmark the company's performance against competitors<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Analyze the competitors' online presence and SEO strategies<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Study the competitors' social media strategies<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      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