# ⚠️ CRITICAL SYSTEM ERROR

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## Issue
**No affiliate intelligence task provided.**

The message body is empty. The template above outlines the *expected format* for an affiliate opportunity brief, but there is **no niche, product category, or research question** specified for analysis.

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## What I Need to Proceed

To produce a structured **Affiliate Intelligence Brief**, please provide:

1. **Niche/Category Name**
   - Example: "Mechanical Keyboards Under $150"
   - Example: "Indie Author Landing Page Builders"
   - Example: "Espresso Machine Descaling Solutions"

2. **Research Scope (optional)**
   - Geographic focus (US, global, etc.)
   - Audience segment (hobbyists, professionals, beginners)
   - Revenue target or timeline expectation

3. **Priority** (if multiple niches)
   - Which niche should I analyze first?

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## How I Will Respond Once Data Is Provided

I will execute **four research passes** (as outlined in the template):

| Pass | Focus | Output |
|------|-------|--------|
| **PASS 1** | Amazon commission structure, top products, price ranges | Product-level opportunity sizing |
| **PASS 2** | Existing review sites, content gaps, competitive moats | White-space identification |
| **PASS 3** | SEO keyword gaps, content templates, search intent | Article roadmap |
| **PASS 4** | Community buying signals, Reddit/Discord sentiment | Validation of demand |

Then produce a **structured brief** with:
- Amazon Associates economics
- Competitive landscape analysis
- 10-article content roadmap
- Revenue model (with timeline)
- Crimson Leaf operational fit
- **GO / NO-GO recommendation**

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## Next Step

**Please reply with the niche/category you'd like me to analyze**, and I'll deliver the brief within this session.