FAILURE TO REACH MARKET
Digital marketing isn’t just about having a website or posting on social media. It’s much more than clicks, likes, and impressions. Many startups and small businesses fail not because of a bad product or service, but because they underestimate the time, effort, and investment required to develop an effective marketing and sales funnel.
PEOPLE DON’T BUY FROM “STRANGERS“
To succeed, you must embrace a fundamental truth: people don’t buy from strangers. Whether you’re selling chocolates or consultative services, sales rarely happen on the first encounter. Growth comes from building trust, understanding your audience, and demonstrating the value of your products and services—guiding potential customers from awareness to engagement to action — it is a process.
Which chocolate would you pick?
To illustrate the principle that “people don’t buy from strangers,” you’d probably choose the chocolate on the right—because the brand has invested in marketing so you recognize and trust it.
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DIGITAL MARKETING
Digital marketing is a key part of a comprehensive marketing and sales funnel strategy—designed to create awareness, generate leads, nurture prospects, and ultimately drive conversions. It leverages online channels like websites, social media, email, and search to engage targeted audiences and measure performance at every stage.
Marketing Funnel
A marketing funnel is the step-by-step journey that guides potential customers from first learning about your brand to becoming paying clients. At the top, broad efforts like advertising and content marketing build awareness. As prospects show interest and engage with your message, they move deeper into the funnel, becoming opportunities when they take concrete actions like inquiries or sign-ups. In the consideration stage, trust is built through education, proposals, and direct interaction. Finally, the journey culminates in the customer stage, where a prospect converts into a paying client. The funnel helps businesses understand and optimize each stage of the buying process.
The activities within each stage of the marketing funnel will vary depending on the type of business, product, or service offered. For example, an e-commerce store may rely on product ads, reviews, and promotions to drive awareness and consideration, while a consulting firm may focus on thought leadership, relationship-building, and detailed proposals. The framework remains the same, but the tactics and touchpoints adapt to fit the buying behavior of the target audience.
Awareness
The stage where potential customers first discover your brand, product, or service—often through ads, social media, content marketing, or word of mouth. The goal is visibility and capturing attention.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
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Impressions / Reach
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Brand recall or recognition
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Website visits
Interest
Once aware, prospects start engaging by showing curiosity—reading blogs, following your social channels, or subscribing to your newsletter. This stage is about providing value and nurturing curiosity.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
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Click-through rate (CTR)
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Content engagement (time on page, video views, downloads)
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Social follows or subscriptions
Opportunity
Here, interest deepens into intent. Prospects take measurable actions like filling out a form, requesting more information, or attending a webinar. They’re signaling they could be a real sales opportunity.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
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Leads captured (form fills, demo requests, inquiries)
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Contact information submitted
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Booked calls or appointments
Consideration
Prospects actively evaluate your offering against alternatives. They may compare features, pricing, and reviews, or request demos. This is where trust, proof, and personalized communication make the difference.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
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Proposals or quotes sent
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Sales meetings or demos completed
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Pipeline progression (qualified opportunities)
Customer
The decision stage—where prospects convert into paying customers. The focus shifts to delivering a smooth purchase experience and laying the groundwork for loyalty, repeat business, and referrals.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
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Contracts signed
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Payments received / Revenue closed
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Number of new customers
QUESTIONS? NEED HELP?
Consulting services are offered at no charge - limited to two sessions per client.