01 Definition

Funnel meaning: A simplified model of movement from awareness toward a desired outcome.

A marketing funnel groups people or activity into stages such as awareness consideration conversion activation and retention. It helps teams organize metrics and interventions.

Also called

conversion funnel

Why it matters

How Funnel fits the work

Funnels make stage changes and leakage easier to discuss and measure.

In context

The report shows conversion from website visitor to trial to paying account.

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Practical note

Real journeys loop pause skip stages and involve multiple people so the model should not be mistaken for reality.