Getting Started with CardStrike: Your First Week

Published January 2026 · 8 min read

Welcome to CardStrike

You've installed the extension. Now what? This guide walks you through your first week with CardStrike, from initial setup to generating your first competitive battlecard.

Day 1: Set Up Your Profile

Click the CardStrike extension and complete the onboarding:

This takes 2 minutes and powers all your battlecards. The more specific you are, the better your results.

Day 2: Generate Your First Battlecard

Visit a competitor's website (try your biggest rival). Click the CardStrike extension. Switch to the Competitive tab and click Generate battlecard.

In 10 seconds, you'll have:

Day 3: Try Account Radar

Before your next sales call, visit the prospect's website. Open CardStrike, switch to the Account tab, and click Prep call.

You'll get an instant pre-call brief with fit score, pain points, and discovery questions.

Day 4-7: Build the Habit

Use CardStrike before every call. Make it part of your pre-call routine. Within a week, it becomes second nature.

Pro Tips for New Users

  1. Start with your top 3 competitors – Generate battlecards for each
  2. Save your battlecards – Copy to your CRM or notes
  3. Update your profile – As your positioning evolves, update it
  4. Use both features – Competitive Radar AND Account Radar

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