Strategic situation analysis

SDC-Discovery

The strategic entry point into the SDC method

Within 10 to 14 days, positioning, website, visibility, content, AI potentials, and lead logic are condensed into a reliable decision-making template. The result is a prioritized 90-day roadmap before further budget flows into individual measures.

  • Structured clarification instead of diffuse analysis
  • Prioritized decisions instead of a list of options
  • Strategy Report plus prioritized 90-day roadmap
  • Fixed price €5,500 net

Why SDC-Discovery is necessary

Many companies invest in digital measures without having clarified the strategic foundation. SDC Discovery starts right where most problems originate.

Good performance, but unclear digital translation

The offer is right – but digitally, the connection between competence and external impact is missing. The strengths are not visible.

Too many ideas, too little focus

SEO, funnel, content, social media – it all sounds sensible, but without a strategic hierarchy, every initiative remains piecemeal.

Organic offering without a clear structure

Over the years, services have been added – but the offering logic is not tangible to the outside world. The communicable structure is missing.

Website is being discussed even though the foundation is unclear

There is talk of a redesign or relaunch—but the question of what the website is actually supposed to achieve remains unanswered.

Investments in measures before the direction is clear

Budget flows into campaigns, tools, or agencies – without knowing whether the chosen direction is even the right one.

Missing connection between strategy and execution

Strategic considerations and operational measures run in parallel without a clear translation taking place between the two levels.

Which questions SDC Discovery clarifies

The core questions answered in every Discovery process – serving as the basis for strategic decisions.

What do we actually stand for in the market?

Clarification of the current market position and perception from the perspective of the relevant target groups.

Which target audience is strategically relevant first?

Do not address all segments simultaneously – but prioritize the target audience with the greatest leverage.

Which offering is truly viable?

Evaluation of the service portfolio according to market relevance, differentiation potential, and communicability.

Where is the greatest ambiguity?

Identification of the areas with the highest strategic need for clarification – as a starting point for targeted sharpening.

Which message is missing?

Analysis of the communicative gap between what the company delivers and what is perceived digitally.

Which measures make sense, which do not?

Evaluation of current and planned measures according to strategic relevance and expected impact.

What should happen first?

Clear ranking of the next steps – prioritized by impact, effort, and strategic urgency.

How do we truly differentiate ourselves?

Identifying actual differentiators – beyond self-image and industry standards.

What conversion hurdles are currently blocking inquiries?

Systematic identification of points where potential customers drop off or hesitate – with concrete starting points for building trust and optimizing conversion.

How can we systematically build trust?

Clarification of which proof elements, references, and trust signals are missing or not being effectively deployed – as the basis for building structured trust.

The result: Structured marketing strategy document

No loose material, but a well-conceived document with twelve clearly defined sections – as a basis for decision-making for the next steps.

01

Executive Summary

Condensation of the central insights and recommendations to the essentials – for quick orientation.

02

Starting point

Analysis of the status quo: Digital presence, market position, existing strengths, and identified gaps.

03

Target audience profile

Clarification of the strategically relevant target group: needs, decision-making patterns, search behavior, and expectations.

04

Offer Inventory

Systematic evaluation of the product portfolio based on market relevance, differentiation potential, and communicability.

05

Market and competitive landscape

Classification in the relevant market environment: competitive landscape, positioning gaps, and opportunity areas.

06

Positioning fields

Identification and evaluation of the most promising positioning directions—as a strategic basis for further work.

07

Strategic levers

The most effective starting points for digital impact – prioritized by effort, impact, and strategic relevance.

08

Communication and website implications

Concrete deductions for digital communication: What needs to change, what is missing, what has priority.

09

Priorities and exclusions

Clear decision on what should happen first – and what consciously should not. Focus instead of overwhelm.

10

Conversion and trust logic

Analysis of the most important trust elements and conversion levers for your digital presence – from first impression to call to action.

11

Technology and tool recommendations

Assessment of sensible tools and systems for the planned implementation – pragmatic, needs-based, and without vendor lock-in.

12

Recommended next steps

Action recommendations with a clear sequence, building on the results—immediately actionable or as a basis for the next SDC phase.

Typical use cases of SDC Discovery

SDC Discovery has an impact wherever strategic clarity is lacking – and before investing in operational measures.

Before Relaunch

Before a new website is created, it must be clear what it is supposed to achieve. SDC-Discovery clarifies target group, offer logic, and positioning.

Before offer revision

If the product portfolio has grown, but the structure is lacking – Discovery clarifies what is viable and how it is communicated.

Before positioning sharpening

Before positioning can be condensed, a clear analysis of the starting situation is needed. Discovery delivers exactly this foundation.

Before website restructuring

An existing website is to be improved – but where to start? Discovery identifies the biggest levers and the most sensible sequence.

Before funnel or content development

Content and funnels need a strategic foundation. Discovery clarifies target audience, messaging, and prioritization before production begins.

When visibility is desired, but the foundation is unclear

The desire for more visibility is there – but the strategic foundation is missing for visibility to also have an impact.

Who SDC-Discovery is made for

SDC Discovery is aimed at companies that have substance – but need digital orientation before taking the next step.

Companies with unclear positioning

The performance is good, but the market lacks a clear distinction. It is unclear what the company stands for digitally.

Good offer, but weak external impact

Competence and quality are present – yet digital communication does not reflect this. Impact remains below potential.

Website/funnel/content without a strategic foundation

Channels and formats are discussed – but the strategic basis for meaningful decisions is missing.

Before relaunch, offer revision, or realignment

An important step is coming up – and before investing, the direction needs to be clear. SDC Discovery creates the necessary foundation.

Need clarity before making larger investments

Budget is available, but uncertainty is high. Better to create clarity first – rather than implementing measures on a hunch.

Too many digital measures without a clear priority

Work is being done in many places simultaneously – but without a strategic hierarchy. The individual parts do not form an effective whole.

What SDC-Discovery is

SDC-Discovery is not just an audit, but a structured discovery and decision-making process. It clarifies the initial situation, identifies the relevant levers, and condenses insights into a solid basis for decision-making.

What is clarified

Initial situation · Market · Direction

  • Starting point — Where does the company stand digitally today?
  • Target audiences — Who is strategically relevant first?
  • Offer — What is viable and differentiating?
  • Market — Where are the biggest opportunities?
  • Positioning fields — Which direction is compelling?
Why "Discovery" is stronger than "Analysis"

Insight · Selection · Condensation

  • Analysis collects – Discovery clarifies and condenses
  • Selection instead of listing all options
  • Prioritization instead of open lists of recommendations
  • Result — Strategically managed document, no loose material

SDC-Discovery doesn't deliver information, but Decision bases – as a strategic basis for everything that follows.

What is included in SDC-Discovery

Every Discovery process follows a clear structure – from preparation to the finished strategy document.

01

Structured preliminary questionnaire

Targeted questions regarding the initial situation, goals, offering, and previous measures – as a basis for preparation.

02

Preparation and Review

Analysis of the existing digital presence, market environment, and competitive situation prior to the session.

03

90-minute guided Discovery session

Structured discussion on central strategic questions – methodically guided, not freely associated.

04

Clarification of initial situation, market, target audience, offering logic

Systematic recording and evaluation of the four central dimensions of your digital strategy.

05

Derivation of central levers and priorities

Identification of the most effective starting points – weighted by effort, impact, and strategic relevance.

06

Comprehensive marketing strategy document

The central result: A structured document with analyses, decisions, priorities, and next steps.

The SDC-Discovery process

Five clearly defined steps – from preparation to the finished strategy document. Not an open-ended process, but a guided path to clarity.

1
Intake

Pre-questionnaire and intake

You will receive a structured questionnaire on your initial situation, goals, offer, target audience, and previous measures. Filling it out takes about 30–45 minutes and forms the basis for the preparation.

2
Preparation

Preparation and Review

Based on your information, I will analyze your digital presence, the market environment, and relevant competitors. This ensures the session is maximally efficient – no time is wasted on basics.

3
Discovery Session

90-minute guided Discovery session

In a structured session, we clarify the core strategic questions: positioning, target audience, core offering, market opportunities, and communicative levers. Methodically guided, not freely associated.

4
Condensation

Synthesis and preparation

The insights from the questionnaire, preparation, and session are condensed, structured, and translated into a robust strategy document – featuring clear decisions and priorities.

5
Handover

Handover of the Discovery Document

You receive the complete marketing strategy document with an executive summary, analyses, strategic levers, priorities, and recommended next steps – as a reliable basis for all further decisions.

A binding entry point with a defined result

SDC Discovery is not an open-ended consulting budget. Scope, timeframe, deliverables, and investment are clearly defined before the start.

Investment

€5,500 net

A binding fixed price for the described discovery process.

Timeframe

10 to 14 days

From complete intake to handover and integration of the roadmap.

Result

90-Tage-Roadmap

Prioritized decisions and concrete next steps instead of an open list of measures.

Included are a structured preliminary questionnaire, review and analysis, the 90-minute discovery session, strategic condensation, strategy report, executive summary, 90-day roadmap, and concluding meeting. Operational implementation is not part of this fixed price.

How SDC Discovery fits in

Three formats from insight to impact – SDC Discovery is the crucial first step.

A
Classic Analysis

Collect and describe

Analysis collects data and insights – often without clear actionable takeaways. The results remain descriptive.

D
SDC-Discovery

Clarify and consolidate

SDC-Discovery clarifies, condenses, and prioritizes. The result is reliable decision-making bases with a strategic ranking.

P
SDC-Growth

Accompany and further develop

SDC-Growth picks up where the foundation is set: ongoing strategic support, review, prioritization, and systematic further development.

What SDC Discovery is not

Clarity also comes from setting boundaries. SDC Discovery is a precise instrument – and is deliberately distinct from the following.

Not a standard audit

SDC Discovery does not follow a generic checklist. Each process is individually tailored to your starting situation.

No automated material collection

No tool report, no dashboard export. Instead, a strategically thought-out analysis with human interpretation.

No superficial marketing analysis

SDC Discovery does not stop at metrics. It is about strategic connections and reliable decisions.

No loose collection of ideas

The result is not a brainstorming protocol, but a structured document with clear priorities.

No substitute for guidance or implementation

Discovery clarifies and prioritizes – ongoing strategic support (SDC Growth) and prioritized implementation (SDC Partnership) are separate formats.

No "let's take a look"

SDC Discovery is a binding, structured process with a defined outcome—not a non-binding feedback conversation.

How SDC-Discovery continues

SDC-Discovery is the entry point, not the end. Depending on the initial situation and needs, there are four ways to continue working.

1
Independent implementation

Based on the strategy document

Anyone with internal resources can continue working independently with the discovery document. The priorities and next steps are clearly defined.

2
SDC Visibility

Sharpen visibility strategically

When the strategic foundation is set, but digital visibility falls short of expectations: The SDC Visibility sharpens semantics, entities, and AEO/GEO strategy in a focused run.

3
SDC-Growth

Build and manage systematically

Anyone who wants to systematically develop their digital strategy can seamlessly transition into the SDC-Growth. Regular review, prioritization, and strategic sparring – the discovery results are fully integrated.

4
SDC Partnership

Strategic leadership and prioritized implementation

For complex digital projects that require strategic leadership and prioritized implementation, the SDC Partnership the highest level of collaboration.

Answers to your questions

SDC-Discovery is the structured introduction to the SDC method. In a guided process, the initial situation, target groups, offering, market, and positioning fields are clarified. The result is a robust marketing strategy document with clear priorities and recommendations for action – serving as the foundation for all further digital decisions.
SDC-Discovery is aimed at managing directors, owners, and decision-makers in B2B companies and medium-sized businesses. It is particularly suitable for companies with an unclear positioning, too many ideas without focus, facing a relaunch or realignment – or when clarity is needed before making larger investments.
The process comprises five steps: 1. Structured preliminary questionnaire, 2. Preparation and review by the consultant, 3. A 90-minute guided discovery session, 4. Consolidation and processing of insights, 5. Delivery of the strategy report with a prioritized 90-day roadmap. From complete intake to delivery, 10 to 14 days are scheduled.
The discovery process includes: a structured preliminary questionnaire, a preparatory review by the consultant, a 90-minute guided discovery session, clarification of the initial situation, market, target audience, and offer logic, the derivation of key levers and priorities, and a comprehensive marketing strategy document as the result.
The result is a structured marketing strategy document with twelve sections: Executive Summary, Initial Situation, Target Audience Profile, Offer Inventory, Market and Competitor Landscape, Positioning Fields, Strategic Levers, Communication and Website Implications, Priorities and Exclusions, Conversion and Trust Logic, Technology and Tool Recommendations, and Recommended Next Steps.
An analysis collects data and insights – often without clear actionable takeaways. SDC-Discovery goes further: It clarifies, condenses, and prioritizes. The result is not loose insights, but a strategically guided document with concrete decisions, priorities, and a clear hierarchy for the next steps.
SDC Discovery provides the strategic foundation – not the operational implementation. Those who can implement independently have a reliable basis with the marketing strategy document. Those who need ongoing strategic guidance can seamlessly transition into SDC-Growth switch. For complex projects, it is suitable SDC Partnership.
SDC Discovery is the strategic entry point into the SDC method. Depending on the initial situation and needs, it is followed by SDC-Growth (ongoing strategic support) or SDC Partnership (strategic leadership and prioritized execution). The previous work flows seamlessly into the next format.
Yes. Many companies have an existing website that is not optimally positioned strategically, in terms of content, or structurally. SDC-Discovery clarifies where the biggest levers lie and which measures actually have an impact – before investing in optimization or a relaunch. A complete restart is not always necessary.
SDC-Discovery costs €5,500 net as a clearly defined process. Included are intake, review and analysis, the 90-minute discovery session, strategic consolidation, strategy report, executive summary, prioritized 90-day roadmap, and closing meeting. Operational implementation is agreed upon separately if needed.

Four stages – a continuous principle

Discovery clarifies the foundation. SDC-Visibility sharpens visibility. SDC-Growth builds systematically. SDC-Partnership leads and implements.

If the foundation is unclear, further measures often only amplify the clutter

SDC-Discovery first creates the necessary clarity – structured, prioritized, and documented. So that digital measures are built on a solid foundation.

Arrange strategy meeting Compare all formats

Non-binding – in about 30 minutes we will clarify whether SDC Discovery is the right starting point for you.