marketing-psychology

Applies behavioral psychology and persuasion principles to marketing copy and assets.

31|5|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/marketing-cli --skill marketing-psychology-moizibnyousaf
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Skill: marketing-psychology
Source: https://github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/marketing-cli/tree/main/skills/marketing-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MoizIbnYousaf/marketing-cli --skill marketing-psychology-moizibnyousaf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Marketing copy often feels flat and fails to convert because it lacks psychological grounding. This Skill provides a reference framework of Cialdini's 6 persuasion principles and cognitive biases so any marketing asset — landing pages, emails, ads, pricing pages, onboarding flows — can be audited and rewritten with proven persuasion techniques. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Persuasion Principle Library: Covers Cialdini's 6 principles (reciprocity, commitment, social proof, authority, liking, scarcity) plus cognitive biases like loss aversion, anchoring, endowment effect, and framing, each with before/after rewrite examples. - Application Matrix: A quick-reference table mapping which principles work best for which asset types (landing page, email, pricing, onboarding, ads), including B2B vs B2C differences. - Ethical Guardrails: Explicit anti-patterns and ethical boundaries that distinguish legitimate persuasion from dark patterns like fake scarcity. - Use Case: After generating a landing page, invoke this Skill to audit the hero for anchoring, the CTA for scarcity, and the testimonials for social proof, receiving specific principle-based rewrites. ## Quick Start Apply marketing psychology principles to this landing page copy and suggest specific before/after rewrites for the headline, CTA, and testimonials.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketing-psychology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I use psychology to increase conversions on a pricing page?▼

Apply anchoring by showing the highest-priced plan first, use loss aversion to highlight what lower tiers miss, and add social proof near the pricing table. Limit tiers to three with a "Most Popular" badge to avoid the paradox of choice.

What psychological principles work best for marketing copy?▼

Social proof and loss aversion almost always deliver the strongest impact. Reciprocity works well for lead magnets, commitment and consistency for signup flows, and scarcity for pricing pages when the constraint is genuine.

How do I use scarcity in SaaS marketing without being manipulative?▼

Use only real constraints such as limited beta spots, launch pricing with actual deadlines, or genuine capacity limits. Never use fake countdown timers or artificial stock claims, since exposed fake urgency permanently damages brand trust.

Does persuasion psychology differ between B2B and B2C marketing?▼

Yes. B2B social proof relies on case studies, logos, and ROI metrics, while B2C favors user counts and peer testimonials. B2B authority comes from certifications and expertise; B2C authority comes from media features and endorsements.

When should I not apply persuasion principles to an asset?▼

Avoid stacking many principles on one asset, which feels manipulative, and do not overhaul copy that already converts well. Select two to four relevant principles using the application matrix and audit existing performance first.