How do I beat them?
Where a competitor beats you, where its credibility comes from, and which question to take back first.
Asana beats you on 5 of 5 buyer questions.
“Which project management platforms are easiest to get started with?”
Why this question
AI recommends Asana in all 3 answers and you in 1 of 3 answers.
What to do
Show buyers why to choose Northstar over Asana for this question
1 site AI cites alongside Asana never appears alongside you: capterra.com.
Supporting evidence
Buyer questions Asana wins that you don't
| QUESTION | BUYER INTENT | YOUR RATE | ASANA'S RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which project management platforms are easiest to get started with? | Comparing options | 1 of 3 answers | All 3 answers |
| What software helps remote teams keep projects on track? | Comparing options | 1 of 3 answers | All 3 answers |
| What are the best project management tools for growing teams? | Ready to choose | 2 of 3 answers | All 3 answers |
| Which project management tools offer transparent pricing? | Ready to choose | 2 of 3 answers | All 3 answers |
| What are good project management alternatives for small agencies? | Ready to choose | 2 of 3 answers | All 3 answers |
Sources cited with Asana, not with you
What changes the recommendation (Recommendation DNA)
When buyers mention “Agencies under 20 people”, AI recommends you ahead of Asana.
When buyers mention “Budget under $10 per user/month”, AI recommends you ahead of Asana.
When buyers mention “Large enterprises”, AI recommends Asana instead of you.
When buyers mention “Gantt charts”, AI recommends Asana instead of you.
Recommended actions
- Publish a pricing page that compares plans for growing teams Quick win
- Create a page for small agencies with real client workflows
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE. All numbers, answers and competitor associations in this report are invented to demonstrate the interface. They are not research findings or actual provider results.
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