TOFU – Top of Funnel
Term #18
The awareness stage — the first exposure to the brand. Includes awareness campaigns, SEO content, videos.
In practice
At TOFU, you don't ask for a sale. A 'buy now' CTA at TOFU is a self-inflicted wound. Give value first.
Common misconception
'TOFU can't be measured.' Brand search volume, direct traffic, reach — all are measurable.
How to fix it
TOFU not building awareness? (1) audience research, (2) video over image, (3) message about the problem, not the product.
Example
A flower shop: instead of 'buy a bouquet' at TOFU, they promoted 'what does each flower mean?' — 450K views, a 34% rise in direct searches.
Priority
Invest in TOFU only after the bottom of the funnel is working.
Related terms
Keep learning. Metrics that touch the same area:
- Brand AwarenessMarketingThe degree to which your target audience recognizes your brand. Measured by: direct Google searches (brand search volume), direct traffic, and brand mentions. The foundation of any long-term marketing strategy.
- Content MarketingSEOCreating valuable content (blog posts, guides, videos, podcasts) that attracts potential customers organically. Goal: build authority, brand awareness, and long-term SEO.
- eCommerce / Electronic CommerceMarketingAll business activity conducted online — showcasing products, ordering, payment, shipping, and post-sale service. The backbone of every online store.
- CPC – Cost Per ClickMarketingThe price an advertiser pays each time a visitor clicks the ad. Influenced by competition, Quality Score, and landing page relevance.
- CPM – Cost Per MilleMarketingThe cost of advertising per 1,000 ad impressions. A key metric in awareness-focused and brand-building campaigns.
- CPA – Cost Per AcquisitionMarketingThe amount it costs to get a customer to complete a desired action. A core profitability metric — if CPA exceeds gross profit, the campaign loses money.
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