{"id":8316,"date":"2025-04-23T20:14:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/?p=8316"},"modified":"2025-04-23T20:14:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:44:44","slug":"ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitor Price Intelligence: A Step-by-Step Framework for Strategic Pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #d23369;color:#d23369\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #d23369;color:#d23369\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#How_to_Start_with_Competitor_Price_Intelligence\" >How to Start with Competitor Price Intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_1_Know_Who_Youre_Actually_Competing_With\" >Step 1: Know Who You\u2019re Actually Competing With<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Figure_out_what_youre_optimizing_for\" >Figure out what you\u2019re optimizing for:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_2_Real-Time_Tools_Beat_Old_Spreadsheets_Every_Single_Time\" >Step 2: Real-Time Tools Beat Old Spreadsheets (Every Single Time)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Why_real-time_matters\" >Why real-time matters:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_3_Look_Beyond_the_Price%E2%80%94Study_the_Strategy\" >Step 3: Look Beyond the Price\u2014Study the Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_4_Dont_Chase_Every_Price_Drop_with_Competitor_Price_Intelligence\" >Step 4: Don\u2019t Chase Every Price Drop with Competitor Price Intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_5_Focus_on_Metrics_That_Actually_Mean_Something\" >Step 5: Focus on Metrics That Actually Mean Something<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#What_to_pay_attention_to_instead\" >What to pay attention to instead:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_6_Automate_What_You_Can_Then_Review_It_Like_a_Human\" >Step 6: Automate What You Can, Then Review It Like a Human<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#What_you_can_automate\" >What you can automate:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#An_Example_of_What_This_Process_Looks_Like_in_Action\" >An Example of What This Process Looks Like in Action<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_1\" >Step 1&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Step_3\" >Step 3&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#A_Quick_Word_of_Caution\" >A Quick Word of Caution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Be_careful_with\" >Be careful with:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-competitor-price-intelligence\/#Wrapping_It_Up_on_Competitor_Price_Intelligence\" >Wrapping It Up on Competitor Price Intelligence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Pricing is one of those things everyone wishes they had a perfect system for, but most don\u2019t. A lot of brands still make calls based on old data or just wing it. Meanwhile, competitors are quietly using real-time tools to win market share without breaking a sweat. Competitor price intelligence helps understand what\u2019s really happening in your industry and gives you the insights to work on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives you an edge, from spotting surprise price drops to understanding why someone else is ranking better than you on Amazon or Google. Let\u2019s find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-start-with-competitor-price-intelligence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_with_Competitor_Price_Intelligence\"><\/span><strong>How to Start with Competitor Price Intelligence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with competitor price intelligence, there are a few must-dos. A tool like 42Signals can easily help create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/use-case\/competitor-analysis-dashboard\/\">competitor analysis dashboard<\/a>, but here are the steps to get you started on where to begin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitive-insights.webp\" alt=\"Competitive insights\" class=\"wp-image-7467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitive-insights.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitive-insights-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitive-insights-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-know-who-you-re-actually-competing-with\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Know_Who_Youre_Actually_Competing_With\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Know Who You\u2019re <\/strong><strong><em>Actually<\/em><\/strong><strong> Competing With<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Direct-vs-Indirect-Competition.png\" alt=\"Direct vs Indirect Competition\" class=\"wp-image-8318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Direct-vs-Indirect-Competition.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Direct-vs-Indirect-Competition-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Direct-vs-Indirect-Competition-768x325.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/klue.com\/blog\/gathering-competitive-intelligence\">Klue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start crunching any numbers, stop and ask: Who are we really trying to beat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of brands get this wrong. For example, a kitchenware company I worked with kept stressing about Walmart\u2019s pricing. But after a bit of research, it turned out their real competitors were boutique DTC brands selling handmade bakeware. They were trying to win a fight they didn\u2019t even need to be in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-figure-out-what-you-re-optimizing-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figure_out_what_youre_optimizing_for\"><\/span><strong>Figure out what you\u2019re optimizing for:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you protecting margins and staying profitable?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want to attract new buyers with a smart entry point?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or are you looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/keyword-rank-tracker\/\">dominate search rankings<\/a> and shelf space online?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your goal\u2019s clear, group your competitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Big players<\/strong> \u2013 the heavyweights with reach (like Amazon Basics)<br><strong>Copycat brands<\/strong> \u2013 selling near-identical versions of your products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trendy newcomers<\/strong> \u2013 small but fast-growing, with strong social buzz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One more thing\u2014try running a search for your top keywords. If five brands are showing up above you for a term you care about, it\u2019s probably a mix of pricing, content, and visibility that\u2019s working in their favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-real-time-tools-beat-old-spreadsheets-every-single-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Real-Time_Tools_Beat_Old_Spreadsheets_Every_Single_Time\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Real-Time Tools Beat Old Spreadsheets (Every Single Time)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual tracking might seem manageable at first, but it becomes a mess fast. I\u2019ve seen brands spend hours every week checking competitors\u2019 sites manually, and still end up missing out on important shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-real-time-matters\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_real-time_matters\"><\/span><strong>Why real-time matters:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using platforms like 42Signals lets you track prices across multiple sites automatically. You can monitor what\u2019s happening on Amazon, Walmart, and even your own site, all in one place, with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/competitor-analysis\/\">competitor analysis<\/a> feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pricing-Data-1536x864-1.webp\" alt=\"Pricing-Data\" class=\"wp-image-7163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pricing-Data-1536x864-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pricing-Data-1536x864-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pricing-Data-1536x864-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/real-time-price-alerts\/\">price alerts<\/a> to get notified when a competitor\u2019s price drops below a certain point. That kind of heads-up can be the difference between reacting in time and losing sales to a weekend flash deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One brand in the baby gear space realized that a competitor consistently dropped stroller prices whenever they ran ads. By adjusting their own promo timing, they stopped the revenue bleed and even gained back share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-look-beyond-the-price-study-the-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Look_Beyond_the_Price%E2%80%94Study_the_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Look Beyond the Price\u2014Study the Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to collect numbers and feel like you\u2019re doing something. But the real power comes from interpreting what those numbers mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to keep an eye on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fake discounts<\/strong>: That jacket that\u2019s \u201con sale\u201d for $150 but never actually sold for $200? That\u2019s price anchoring\u2014classic sales psychology.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location-based pricing<\/strong>: Some brands quietly bump prices in higher-income ZIP codes. It\u2019s subtle, but effective.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bundling tricks<\/strong>: Offering \u201cfree\u201d add-ons to justify a higher price without appearing overpriced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, take time to check how competitors are presenting their products. Do they have better product photos, reviews, or videos? Sometimes they\u2019re charging more but converting better because the whole experience looks more trustworthy or polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-don-t-chase-every-price-drop-with-competitor-price-intelligence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Dont_Chase_Every_Price_Drop_with_Competitor_Price_Intelligence\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Don\u2019t Chase Every Price Drop with Competitor Price Intelligence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say a competitor cuts their price by 20%. The gut instinct is to match it or go even lower\u2014but that\u2019s rarely the smartest move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of reacting instantly, ask a few key questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is this a short-term sale or a bigger pricing shift?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are they trying to offload stock or just undercutting for attention?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could we respond differently\u2014maybe offer free shipping, bundle something, or run a \u201cprice lock\u201d promo?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example: A pet food brand tracked that a competitor raised prices every three months like clockwork. So they scheduled their \u201csubscribe &amp; save\u201d offers right around those price hikes\u2014and saw an 18% bump in retention. Smart timing, no panic discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-focus-on-metrics-that-actually-mean-something\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Focus_on_Metrics_That_Actually_Mean_Something\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Focus on Metrics That Actually Mean Something<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of brands track the wrong stuff. Pageviews and traffic might look good in a report, but they don\u2019t always tell you whether your pricing strategy is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-pay-attention-to-instead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pay_attention_to_instead\"><\/span><strong>What to pay attention to instead:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price elasticity<\/strong>: Test how much you can increase prices without tanking sales. If a 5% bump only lowers volume by 2%, you\u2019re still ahead.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/ecommerce-search-visibility-strategies\/\"><strong>Search visibility<\/strong><\/a>: Use tools like SEMrush to see if you&#8217;re appearing where it counts, especially for high-intent keywords.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cart abandonment<\/strong>: If customers are dropping off right before buying, and a competitor just lowered their price, that might be why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Share-of-Search11-1024x576-1.webp\" alt=\"Share-of-Search\" class=\"wp-image-7466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Share-of-Search11-1024x576-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Share-of-Search11-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Share-of-Search11-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don\u2019t overlook \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/share-of-search\/\">share of search<\/a>.\u201d If you\u2019re ranking high for something like \u201cergonomic office chair\u201d but no one\u2019s clicking or converting, it could mean your price is off, or your listing just isn\u2019t convincing enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-automate-what-you-can-then-review-it-like-a-human\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Automate_What_You_Can_Then_Review_It_Like_a_Human\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Automate What You Can, Then Review It Like a Human<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t something you want to manage by hand long-term. Competitor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/tips-for-choosing-price-intelligence-tool\/\">price intelligence<\/a> works best when it\u2019s part of your regular rhythm, not just a project you revisit every few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-can-automate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_can_automate\"><\/span><strong>What you can automate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price changes based on simple rules (like always staying $1.50 under a competitor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alerts for sudden changes in stock, pricing, or policy violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly or monthly reports showing trends and changes worth acting on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, automation doesn\u2019t mean \u201cset it and forget it.\u201d One skincare brand uses dashboards to track everything, but they still run a monthly \u201cpricing war room\u201d meeting to make bigger decisions. It\u2019s a mix of data and human judgment that keeps them ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-example-of-what-this-process-looks-like-in-action\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Example_of_What_This_Process_Looks_Like_in_Action\"><\/span><strong>An Example of What This Process Looks Like in Action<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at an example of a DTC brand selling healthy protein bar snacks. Let\u2019s call this brand The Protein House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They notice a 22% drop in sales for their popular \u2018chocolate fudge protein bar\u2019 and, on further inspection, see their products\u2019 rankings have slipped from #3 to #11. The idea was that competitors were undercutting them, but they had no clear data for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After their initial assumption, The Protein House thought they were competing with the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/yoga-bar-journey\/\">Yoga Bar<\/a> and Muscle Blaze. After analyzing search data and customer reviews, they discovered three lesser-known brands (all DTC) were dominating the \u201cno added sugar protein bars\u201d section they weren\u2019t showing up in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These competitors had priced 15% lower and had better keywords in their product descriptions, which they found through 42Signals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using 42Signals, The Protein House started to monitor competitors\u2019 prices, stock levels, and promo timing. 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