The Customer Journey describes the stages a person goes through from first learning about your brand to becoming a loyal customer. Key stages include:

  1. Awareness: Discovering your brand or product
  2. Consideration: Researching and comparing options
  3. Conversion: Making a purchase or taking desired action
  4. Retention: Returning for repeat purchases or engagement
  5. Advocacy: Recommending your brand to others

Mapping the customer journey helps marketers optimize touchpoints, personalize messaging, and improve overall experience.