{"id":370281,"date":"2023-05-25T12:59:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T10:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yawave.com\/blog\/customer-journey-vs-marketing-funnel-2\/"},"modified":"2024-03-20T11:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T10:54:02","slug":"customer-journey-vs-marketing-funnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yawave.com\/en\/blog\/customer-journey-vs-marketing-funnel\/","title":{"rendered":"Customer Journey vs. Marketing Funnel"},"content":{"rendered":"
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Sektion” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” text_font_size=”22px” width_last_edited=”off|phone” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]These two terms are often colloquially confused. However, despite the similarities in content, they have a different meaning. To help you understand the difference, we will first clarify the terms individually before going into the differences and similarities.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(1,149,223,0.05)” width=”50%” width_tablet=”50%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]1. What is the Marketing Funnel?<\/a> As the name suggests, the marketing funnel visualisation is a funnel. It shows the individual phases of the customer’s buying process. The funnel starts with perception and ends with a concrete conversion, such as a purchase.<\/p>\n The three areas of a simple marketing funnel:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”0px” custom_padding=”86px|0px|70px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/yawave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Marketing-Funnel-Abbildung-1.png” title_text=”Marketing Funnel Abbildung” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-81px||29px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”249px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”cj-mapping” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” global_colors_info=”{}”]The main goal of the funnel is to lead as many people as possible through the individual stages of the funnel so that as many as possible ultimately make a purchase. The number of leads decreases along the funnel, but the quality increases. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”vorteil-funnel” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”sales-funnel-vs-marketing-funnel” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The funnel is not only used in marketing. It is also used in other areas for visualisation. Since the marketing funnel can be viewed from different business areas, there are also different names.<\/p>\n However, the terms sales funnel, conversion funnel and marketing funnel are all based on the same concept.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”cj-definition” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The customer journey shows the customer’s journey. This ranges from the first point of contact with a company or a brand to a previously defined target action. Sometimes this is a monetary conversion such as a purchase – but this does not necessarily have to be the case. So-called micro-conversions such as subscribing to a newsletter, filling out a form or obtaining information material can also be a possible goal.<\/p>\n The classic model of the customer journey consists of five phases:<\/p>\n With the help of a customer journey map, the journey can be clearly visualised from the customer’s point of view. The customer’s journey is mapped along the various phases and with all touchpoints.<\/p>\n It is crucial that the brand is visible and can be experienced by potential customers at every point of contact along the customer journey. If the customer’s needs are also placed at the centre, a positive customer experience can be created.<\/p>\n With the help of customer journey mapping, weak points along the journey can be uncovered and customer experiences can be optimised further and further.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”744.8px” custom_padding=”86px|0px|70px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/yawave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Map.png” title_text=”Map” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-81px||29px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”cj-modelle” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are various models for the customer journey that follow different approaches. Most of them follow a linear or cyclical approach.<\/p>\n A common feature of all approaches is the starting point. A purchase decision is not made immediately. The attention of the target group must first be gained and their interest aroused. Only then can the desire for a product or service arise in the first place. Ideally, this desire then leads to a purchase. This consideration is based on the well-known AIDA model (attention, interest, desire, action).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f0f9fd” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/yawave.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/template_features_2.jpg” title_text=”template_features_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Looking for an easy-to-use template to help you visualize and optimize your company’s customer experience? Our template offers you a simple way to display the steps and touchpoints of your customers at a glance and identify optimization potential.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code module_class=”custom-code” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
\n2. Advantage of the Marketing Funnel<\/a>
\n3. Sales Funnel vs. Marketing Funnel – One Funnel, Many Names<\/a>
\n4. What is a Customer Journey?<\/a>
\n5. What Customer Journey Models are there?<\/a>
\n6. How does the Customer Journey differ from the Marketing Funnel?<\/a>
\n7. How do the Customer Journey and the Marketing Funnel interact?<\/a>
\n8. Takeaways<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”4f2656be-a916-49d5-9b97-48a9d2c9dd22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”funnel-definition” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”767f238d-fafc-4be0-b958-e66b59b9aa2a” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWhat is the Marketing Funnel?<\/h2>\n
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Advantages of the Marketing Funnel<\/h2>\n
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Sales Funnel vs. Marketing Funnel – One Funnel, Many Names<\/h2>\n
What is a Customer Journey?<\/h2>\n
The five phases of the customer journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Creating a customer journey map – step by step:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What Customer Journey Models are there?<\/h2>\n
Models:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Free template for optimizing the customer experience<\/h3>\n