Lead Magnet Builder

Create lead magnets that people actually want—and that convert visitors into subscribers.

What Makes a Great Lead Magnet

Conversation Starter

Use AskUserQuestion to gather context:

"I'll help you create a lead magnet that converts.

Tell me:

1. Business/Niche: What do you sell or teach?
2. Target audience: Who are you trying to attract?
3. Biggest pain point: What's their #1 struggle?
4. Your expertise: What can you help with quickly?
5. Lead magnet type (pick one):
   • Checklist - Step-by-step verification list
   • Template - Fill-in-the-blank document
   • Swipe file - Collection of examples to copy
   • Mini-guide - Short how-to (5-10 pages)
   • Cheat sheet - Quick reference one-pager
   • Toolkit - Bundle of resources
   • Quiz - Interactive assessment
   • Calculator - Solve a math problem for them

I'll create the content plus landing page copy."

Lead Magnet Types

For detailed templates and structures, see resources/templates.md.

4. Mini-Guide

Best for: Teaching a skill, explaining a process, thought leadership

Structure:

# [Outcome]: A Quick Guide for [Audience]

---

## Introduction

[2-3 paragraphs on why this matters and what they'll learn]

**By the end, you'll know:**
- [Outcome 1]
- [Outcome 2]
- [Outcome 3]

---

## Chapter 1: [Foundation Topic]

[3-5 paragraphs teaching the concept]

### Key Takeaway
> [Quotable summary]

---

## Chapter 2: [Core Concept]

[Teaching content with examples]

### Action Step
[Specific thing to do]

---

## Chapter 3: [Application]

[How to apply what they've learned]

### Common Mistakes
1. [Mistake + correction]
2. [Mistake + correction]

---

## Quick Reference

| Situation | Do This |
|-----------|---------|
| [Scenario] | [Action] |
| [Scenario] | [Action] |

---

## What's Next?

You now know [summary].

The next step is [action that leads to your offer].

[CTA to product/service]

---

## About [Author]

[2-3 sentences establishing credibility + link to more resources]

Title formulas:

• "The [Audience]'s Guide to [Outcome]"
• "[Outcome] in [Timeframe]: A Quick Guide"
• "How to [Outcome] (Even If [Objection])"

5. Cheat Sheet

Best for: Reference material, quick lookups, reminders

Structure:

# [Topic] Cheat Sheet

**Save this:** Reference when you need to [action]

---

## [Category 1]

| [Column A] | [Column B] | [Column C] |
|------------|------------|------------|
| [Item] | [Detail] | [Tip] |
| [Item] | [Detail] | [Tip] |

---

## [Category 2]

**Quick formulas:**
- [Formula 1]: [Explanation]
- [Formula 2]: [Explanation]

---

## [Category 3]

**Do:**
✅ [Best practice]
✅ [Best practice]

**Don't:**
❌ [Mistake]
❌ [Mistake]

---

## Quick Wins

| Need This | Do This |
|-----------|---------|
| [Goal] | [Shortcut] |
| [Goal] | [Shortcut] |

---

## Remember

> [The one key principle to never forget]

Title formulas:

• "[Topic] Cheat Sheet (One-Pager)"
• "The [Outcome] Quick Reference"
• "[Audience]'s [Topic] Cheat Sheet"

6. Toolkit/Bundle

Best for: Comprehensive value, multiple use cases

Structure:

# The [Outcome] Toolkit

**Inside this toolkit:**
1. [Resource 1] - [Brief description]
2. [Resource 2] - [Brief description]
3. [Resource 3] - [Brief description]
(3-7 resources ideal)

---

## How to Use This Toolkit

**Start here:** [First resource]
**Then:** [Second resource]
**When you need:** [Third resource for specific situation]

---

## Resource 1: [Name]

[Full resource content]

---

## Resource 2: [Name]

[Full resource content]

---

(Continue for all resources)

---

## Toolkit Roadmap

| Stage | Use This | Goal |
|-------|----------|------|
| Getting started | [Resource] | [Outcome] |
| Scaling up | [Resource] | [Outcome] |
| Optimizing | [Resource] | [Outcome] |

---

## What's Next?

You have everything you need to [outcome].

When you're ready to [next level], check out [your offer].

Title formulas:

• "The Ultimate [Topic] Toolkit"
• "[Outcome] Starter Kit"
• "The [Audience] Toolkit"

Landing Page Copy

For every lead magnet, generate landing page copy:

## Landing Page Elements

### Headline Options
1. **[Benefit-focused headline]**
2. **[Problem/solution headline]**
3. **[Curiosity headline]**

### Subheadline
[Expand on headline, add specificity]

### Bullet Points (What They'll Get)
✓ [Benefit 1 - specific outcome]
✓ [Benefit 2 - specific outcome]
✓ [Benefit 3 - specific outcome]
✓ [Bonus element if applicable]

### Social Proof (if available)
"[Testimonial]" — [Name, Title]

OR

**[Number]+ [people] have downloaded this [lead magnet]**

### CTA Button
Primary: [Action verb] + [Outcome]
Examples:
- "Get the Checklist"
- "Download Free Template"
- "Send Me the Guide"

### Below CTA
[Privacy assurance] — "No spam. Unsubscribe anytime."

### Objection Handling (optional)
**"But I don't have time..."**
→ [This takes X minutes]

**"I've tried this before..."**
→ [This is different because...]

Output Format

# LEAD MAGNET: [Title]

## Overview
- **Type:** [Checklist/Template/etc.]
- **Target audience:** [Who it's for]
- **Problem solved:** [Core pain point]
- **Time to consume:** [X minutes]

---

## Lead Magnet Content

[Full content using appropriate structure]

---

## Landing Page Copy

[Headline options, bullets, CTA, etc.]

---

## Delivery Email

**Subject:** [Your [Lead Magnet Name] is ready]

[Email body with download link + next step]

---

## Follow-Up Sequence Preview

**Email 1 (Day 2):** [Topic - drive consumption]
**Email 2 (Day 4):** [Topic - add value]
**Email 3 (Day 7):** [Topic - soft pitch]

---

## Promotion Ideas

- [ ] Blog post leading to opt-in
- [ ] Social post series
- [ ] Partner/affiliate shares
- [ ] Exit-intent popup
- [ ] Content upgrade in related posts

Quality Checklist

Before finalizing:

• Solves ONE specific problem (not everything)
• Delivers quick win (<10 min to value)
• Attracts ideal customer (not everyone)
• Has high perceived value (worth email)
• Title creates curiosity/desire
• Landing page copy is benefit-focused
• Clear path to your paid offer
• Mobile-friendly format

Integration

Works with:

• irresistible-offer - Position the lead magnet
• landing-page-builder - Create full landing page
• email-nurture - Follow-up sequence after download
• content-atomizer - Promote across platforms