Best for

Use this when you need the research to stay organized

Reviewing competitor ads without assuming every active ad is working.

Template structure

Copy these sections into your research doc

Section

Log each ad before looking for patterns

A simple log of the ads you saw.

  • Ad source
  • Date checked
  • Headline
  • Primary text
  • Creative format
  • Landing page
Section

Find hooks and offers competitors repeat

The repeated ideas that matter more than one clever ad.

  • Repeated hook
  • Audience
  • Problem
  • Proof
  • Offer mechanic
Section

Turn repeated ad angles into tests

How to turn the research into your own experiments.

  • Angle to test
  • Why it fits us
  • What not to copy
  • Verification needed

Checklist

Check this before you share the work

  • Repeated patterns are separated from one-off ads.
  • Landing pages are checked when available.
  • The template does not infer performance.
  • Test ideas use your own offer and audience.

What you should do next

Fill it with sources, not guesses

Start with one competitor, paste source notes into the fields, and then use the related prompt to turn the notes into analysis.