{"id":88178,"date":"2026-02-06T21:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/glossary\/embudo-de-ventas\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:17:00","slug":"what-is-a-sales-funnel","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/mailrelay.com\/en\/glossary\/what-is-a-sales-funnel\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Sales Funnel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>sales funnel<\/strong>, also known as the conversion funnel or sales pipeline.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>It is a model representing the customer journey from the first contact with a company to the completion of a purchase. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>This model is called a &#8220;<strong>funnel<\/strong>&#8221; because it visualizes the process of gradually narrowing down potential customers as they move toward a purchase.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the sales funnel important?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The sales funnel is crucial in marketing and sales as it helps companies understand and optimize the conversion process.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>It allows marketing and sales teams to identify at which stages potential customers might drop off or get stuck. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>And what strategies can be implemented to improve retention and conversion rates at each stage.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sales funnel stages<\/h2>\n\n<p>Although it can vary depending on the specific model, a <strong>typical sales funnel <\/strong> includes the following stages:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Awareness: <\/strong> In this stage, potential customers become familiar with the company or product, often through marketing activities such as advertising, social media, or blog content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interest: <\/strong> Potential customers have shown some interest in the company or product and are looking for more information. They may have subscribed to a newsletter, followed the company on social media, or visited its website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consideration: <\/strong> Potential customers are actively comparing the company&#8217;s offer with other alternatives available on the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decision: <\/strong> Potential customers are ready to make a purchase and are deciding exactly what to buy. 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