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funnel

/ˈfʌn.əl/

[/ˈfʌn.əl/]

customer journey stages

Advancednoun

Definition

A model of the stages a customer passes through from awareness to purchase.

Example

Most visitors drop out at the top of the funnel before ever signing up.

Most visitors drop out at the top of the funnel before ever signing up.

Etymology

From the funnel shape narrowing toward the bottom; marketing jargon.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in marketing and sales analytics.

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