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What is a marketing funnel?

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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).

Key things to understand

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

People also ask

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.