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Best Perplexity prompts for startup and market research

Every prompt below is tagged as working in Perplexity. Perplexity searches the web and cites sources, so these are research prompts. Open any prompt for the full text, fill-in blanks and step-by-step instructions.

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  1. 1 · Marketing · attach link Analyze a competitor's website
    See how a competitor positions itself and where you can win.
  2. 2 · Research Deep research report on any topic
    A sourced report with citations you can check.
  3. 3 · Research Market research for a business idea
    Size, competitors and demand for an idea.
  4. 4 · Research · attach link Research a company before an interview or deal
    A brief on a company from public information.
  5. 5 · Research Research the history of something
    A clear timeline with key people and turning points.
  6. 6 · Research Check if an idea already exists
    Find existing products, patents or research before you build.
  7. 7 · Research Research a travel destination
    Practical, current info for a trip.
  8. 8 · Research Research grants or funding options
    Find funding programs you might qualify for.
  9. 9 · Sales · attach link Research a prospect before a sales call
    A one-page brief on a prospect from public info.
  10. 10 · Sales · attach link Create a sales battlecard against a competitor
    How to win when you're up against a specific rival.
  11. 11 · E-commerce Find product ideas for my store
    Product ideas based on demand, not guesses.
  12. 12 · Video Find YouTube video ideas people are searching for
    Video ideas backed by real search interest and gaps.
  13. 13 · Business Validate my startup idea before building
    Find evidence of demand, competitors and risks fast.
  14. 14 · Business Pick a name and domain ideas for my startup
    Names that are short, memorable and actually available.
  15. 15 · Business · attach link Analyze my startup competitors' pricing pages
    See how competitors package and price.
  16. 16 · Business Estimate my market size (TAM SAM SOM)
    Bottom-up market sizing with sources.
  17. 17 · Business Find grants and funding programs for my business
    Non-dilutive funding options with links.
  18. 18 · Marketing Find keywords for my website
    Keyword ideas grouped by intent.

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