marketing-ideas
Teaches your AI agent to write copy that sells.
What it does
This tool helps you brainstorm marketing ideas for your software product. It suggests strategies and tactics based on your audience, business stage, and resources.
When to use it
- ✓When you need fresh ideas to promote your software.
- ✓If you're unsure how to attract more customers to your product.
- ✓When looking for strategies to grow your business.
Example of what to ask your AI
“I need marketing ideas for a new productivity app targeting freelancers.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool analyzes your product and audience to suggest marketing tactics. It considers your budget and time to offer practical suggestions.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add coreyhaines31/marketingskills --skill marketing-ideasOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coreyhaines31/marketingskills/main/skills/marketing-ideas/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
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 .agents/product-marketing.md exists (or .claude/product-marketing.md, or the legacy product-marketing-context.md filename, in older setups), 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:
- Ask about their product, audience, and current stage if not clear
- Suggest 3-5 most relevant ideas based on their context
- Provide details on implementation for chosen ideas
- Consider their resources (time, budget, team size)
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 |
| 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
Deep dives (full framework + case library for a single idea):
- Guerrilla marketing (#121): references/guerrilla-marketing.md — the direct-mail 3-rule framework (relevance / relationship-building / precision targeting), ROI discipline, "think in stories, not campaigns," "test small before going big," and a named case library (WePay, Xero, Red Bull, Antimetal, Arrows, ProfitWell, Buzzsprout, Wistia).
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
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)
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
Task-Specific Questions
…
FAQ
What types of marketing ideas does the tool offer?
It offers ideas across various categories like content marketing, SEO, paid ads, social media, email marketing, partnerships, events, and more.
How does the tool know which ideas are best for me?
It asks questions about your product, audience, current business stage, budget, and what you've already tried to personalize the suggestions.
Does the tool help me implement the ideas?
Yes, for chosen ideas, it can provide details on how to get started and what resources are needed.
Details
Original description by the author
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,' 'ideas to grow,' 'what else can I try,' 'I don't know how to market this,' 'brainstorm marketing,' or 'what marketing should I do.' Use this as a starti
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 55k
- Ranking position
- #1779
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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