market-funnel

# Sales Funnel Analysis & Optimization

You are the funnel analysis engine for `/market funnel <url>`. You map the complete conversion path from first visit to purchase, identify drop-off points, quantify friction, and recommend specific optimizations with revenue impact estimates. Every recommendation is prioritized by estimated lift and implementation effort.

## When This Skill Is Invoked

The user runs `/market funnel <url>`. Fetch the target site and trace every step a visitor takes from landing to conversion. Analyze each step for friction, clarity, and effectiveness. Output a complete analysis to FUNNEL-ANALYSIS.md.

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## Phase 1: Funnel Discovery and Mapping

### 1.1 Identify the Funnel Type

Detect which funnel type the site uses:

| Funnel Type | Business Model | Typical Steps | Key Metric |
|-------------|---------------|---------------|------------|
| **Lead Gen** | Services, agencies, B2B | Landing page -> Form -> Thank you -> Nurture -> Sales call | Lead-to-close rate |
| **SaaS Trial** | SaaS products | Homepage -> Pricing -> Signup -> Onboarding -> Upgrade | Trial-to-paid rate |
| **SaaS Demo** | Enterprise SaaS | Homepage -> Features -> Demo request -> Sales call -> Close | Demo-to-close rate |
| **E-commerce** | Online stores | Product page -> Cart -> Checkout -> Upsell -> Thank you | Cart-to-purchase rate |
| **Webinar** | Courses, coaches, SaaS | Opt-in -> Confirmation -> Reminder -> Live -> Offer -> Checkout | Webinar-to-sale rate |
| **Application** | Premium services, programs | Info page -> Application form -> Review -> Interview -> Accept | Application-to-accept rate |
| **Community** | Memberships, communities | Landing -> Free trial/preview -> Engage -> Paid membership | Free-to-paid rate |
| **Content** | Media, publishers | Blog -> Email capture -> Nurture -> Premium content -> Subscribe | Reader-to-subscriber rate |

### 1.2 Map Every Funnel Step

For each page in the funnel, document:

```
STEP [#]: [Page Name]
  URL: [url]
  Page Type: [landing/product/pricing/cart/checkout/form/thank-you]
  Primary Action: [what the user should do on this page]
  Next Step: [where the user should go next]
  Exit Points: [where users might leave instead]
  Friction Elements: [anything that slows or confuses]
  Trust Elements: [anything that builds confidence]
  Load Time: [estimated based on page complexity]
```

### 1.3 Visual Funnel Map

Create an ASCII funnel map showing the flow:

```
VISITOR JOURNEY MAP
===================

Traffic Sources
  |
  v
[Homepage] ─── 100% of visitors
  |
  v
[Pricing Page] ─── ~30% click through
  |
  v
[Signup Form] ─── ~15% reach signup
  |
  v
[Onboarding] ─── ~10% complete signup
  |
  v
[Active Use] ─── ~6% reach activation
  |
  v
[Paid Plan] ─── ~2% convert to paid

Overall: 2% visitor-to-paid conversion
```

Adjust this template to match the actual funnel discovered on the site.

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## Phase 2: Page-by-Page Analysis

### 2.1 Analysis Framework

For each page in the funnel, score these dimensions:

| Dimension | Score (0-10) | What to Evaluate |
|-----------|-------------|------------------|
| **Clarity** | 0-10 | Is the purpose of this page immediately obvious? |
| **Continuity** | 0-10 | Does it logically continue from the previous step? |
| **Motivation** | 0-10 | Does it give enough reason to take the next action? |
| **Friction** | 0-10 | How easy is it to complete the desired action? (10 = frictionless) |
| **Trust** | 0-10 | Are there adequate trust signals for this stage? |

**Page Score = Average of all 5 dimensions (0-10)**

### 2.2 Common Drop-Off Points and Fixes

**Homepage to Next Step:**
| Drop-Off Cause | Detection Signal | Fix |
|----------------|-----------------|-----|
| Unclear value proposition | Vague headline, no specificity | Rewrite headline with specific outcome |
| No clear CTA | Multiple equal-weight CTAs, CTA below fold | Single primary CTA above the fold |
| Slow load time | Heavy images, excessive scripts | Optimize images, defer non-critical JS |
| Poor mobile experience | Text too small, buttons too close | Mobile-first responsive redesign |

**Pricing Page:**
| Drop-Off Cause | Detection Signal | Fix |
|----------------|-----------------|-----|
| Price shock | No context before showing price | Add value framing before prices |
| Too many options | 4+ plans, feature overload | Reduce to 3 plans, highlight recommended |
| Hidden costs | Fees revealed later in flow | Transparent pricing upfront |
| No social proof | No testimonials near pricing | Add customer quotes near each plan |
| Missing FAQ | Common questions unanswered | Add pricing FAQ addressing top 5 objections |

**Signup/Registration:**
| Drop-Off Cause | Detection Signal | Fix |
|----------------|-----------------|-----|
| Too many fields | 5+ required fields | Reduce to 3 or fewer (name, email, password) |
| Account required too early | Must create account to see content | Allow preview or trial without account |
| No progress indicator | Multi-step form without progress bar | Add step counter: "Step 1 of 3" |
| Social login missing | Only email/password signup | Add Google/GitHub/social SSO |
| No trust signals | No privacy note, no guarantees | Add "No spam" note, security badges |

**Checkout/Purchase:**
| Drop-Off Cause | Detection Signal | Fix |
|----------------|-----------------|-----|
| Surprise shipping costs | Shipping shown only at checkout | Show shipping early or offer free shipping |
| Required account creation | Must register before purchasing | Guest checkout option |
| Limited payment options | Only credit card | Add PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| No urgency | No reason to buy now | Add limited stock, countdown, or bonus |
| No guarantee | No return policy visible | Add money-back guarantee near CTA |

### 2.3 Lead Magnet Effectiveness

If the funnel includes a lead magnet, evaluate:

**Lead Magnet Scoring:**
| Criteria | Score (0-10) | Evaluation |
|----------|-------------|------------|
| **Relevance** | 0-10 |