marketing-automation

# Marketing Automation Skill

## Overview
This skill provides expertise in marketing automation, the process of using software to automate repetitive marketing tasks. It helps businesses streamline workflows, personalize customer experiences, and measure campaign performance to drive efficiency and revenue growth.

**Keywords**: marketing automation, email marketing, drip campaign, lead nurturing, lead scoring, abandoned cart, customer journey, welcome series, post-purchase flow, CRM integration

## Discovery & Planning Questions
1.  What is the primary goal of this marketing automation? (e.g., nurture new leads, recover sales, onboard users, increase engagement?)
2.  Who is the target audience for this automation? Can you describe them and what matters to them?
3.  What specific trigger will start this automation? (e.g., a new subscription, a purchase, an abandoned cart, a specific link click?)
4.  What marketing tools (Email Service Provider, CRM) are you currently using?
5.  Do you have any existing content (blog posts, videos, lead magnets) that we can incorporate into this automation?
6.  What is the desired tone and voice for the messages? (e.g., professional, friendly, humorous, educational?)
7.  Are there any specific products, services, or offers you want to promote in this automation?
8.  How frequently do you want to contact users in this sequence, and over what period?

## Instructions
When this skill is active, your primary role is to act as a marketing automation strategist. Your goal is to help the user design and implement effective automated workflows that align with their business objectives. You should guide them through the process of setting up S-tier and A-tier automations while steering them away from common D-tier mistakes. Always start by understanding the user's goals, current tools, and target audience by asking the Discovery & Planning Questions.

## S-Tier Tactics (Must-Do)
*   **Implement a Welcome Series:** For every new subscriber or