Being mindful of every stage of the marketing funnel is the key to achieving sustainable success. Awareness, Interest, Consideration, and Action — rather than focusing too heavily on one, designing a strategy that thoughtfully covers all stages leads to long-term growth.
For brands and products with limited market presence or low brand recognition, focusing on the “middle funnel” is especially crucial. Most consumers don’t make purchasing decisions on the spot. Instead, they first develop interest, engage in comparison and evaluation, and then finally take action. Without the right approach at this stage, even if you succeed in building awareness, many potential customers may drop off before making a purchase.
The “middle funnel” refers to the crucial stages where customers develop “interest” and engage in “consideration. “Strengthening this part of the journey significantly increases the chances of prospective customers moving smoothly toward a purchase.However, neglecting this stage can lead to a major loss of opportunity, where the awareness you have worked so hard to build fails to convert into sales. So, what specific strategies are effective for sparking interest and encouraging comparison?