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What is The marketing funnel?

A marketing funnel is a model of the journey a customer takes from first hearing about a product to buying it. It's shaped like a funnel because many people enter at the top (awareness) but only some reach the bottom (purchase).

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Key things to understand

  • 1It maps the path from awareness → interest → decision → action.
  • 2Many prospects enter at the top; fewer convert at each stage.
  • 3Marketers tailor different messages to each stage.
  • 4Tracking drop-off shows where to improve and win more customers.

Frequently asked questions

What are the stages of a marketing funnel?
Commonly awareness, interest, consideration, and conversion — sometimes with loyalty and advocacy after the purchase.
Why is it shaped like a funnel?
Because many people become aware of a product, but only a fraction move through each stage to actually buy.
How do you improve a marketing funnel?
Find the stages where people drop off and refine the message, offer, or experience there to lift conversion.

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