Product Research Prompt
Before you spend a dollar on inventory, this prompt forces any LLM to reason like a product researcher. Paste in a product idea and it returns a structured scorecard across demand, competition, margin, and risk — a fast, free first pass that pairs perfectly with a data tool like Jungle Scout to verify the numbers.
The Prompt
You are a senior ecommerce product researcher. I am evaluating this product idea: "[PRODUCT IDEA]". Analyze it across four dimensions and return your answer as a markdown table: 1. Demand — estimate monthly search interest, seasonality, and whether demand is growing or shrinking. 2. Competition — number and strength of existing sellers, price range, and how saturated the space looks. 3. Margin — typical COGS, realistic selling price, and estimated profit per unit at volume. 4. Risk — the top 3 reasons this product could fail, and one red flag to watch. Be specific and numbers-led. Where you are estimating rather than certain, say "ESTIMATE" and explain the assumption. End with a clear verdict: PASS / TEST / STRONG, and the single next step I should take.
How to use it
Replace [PRODUCT IDEA] with your concept, paste into ChatGPT, and read the table. Treat any market figure as a hypothesis, then confirm the strongest signals with a paid research tool before committing budget.
Key Features
Copy-Paste Ready
Paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and get structured output immediately.
Structured Output
Returns demand, competition, and margin in a scannable table.
Reusable
Run it on as many product ideas as you want, one after another.
Bias-Aware
Asks you to flag assumptions so the analysis stays honest.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Free to run in any LLM with a free tier
- Works for any niche or marketplace
- Forces comparable, structured output across ideas
❌ Cons
- Needs your own sales data to be precise
- The LLM can hallucinate market figures — verify with a real tool
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Frequently Asked Questions About Product Research Prompt
Can I use this prompt in ChatGPT and Claude?
Yes — it is model-agnostic and works in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any capable LLM.
Is an AI prompt enough for product research?
It is a fast first pass. Pair it with a data tool like Jungle Scout or Helium 10 to verify demand and competition before you buy inventory.
Do I need to pay for this?
No. The prompt itself is free; you only need access to an LLM, most of which have a free tier.
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