Marketing funnel

Turn visitors into leads and booked meetings. Landing pages, nurture sequences, and conversion tests that plug leaks and accelerate hand-raisers.

Marketing funnel
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Introduction

Your marketing funnel is the engine that drives your business growth. In this module, we'll take a deep dive into each stage of your funnel, from attracting leads to converting them into customers. You'll learn how to identify and fix leaks in your funnel, optimise your landing pages and forms, and nurture your leads to increase conversions.

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B2B marketing automation

B2B marketing automation tools streamline lead nurturing, email campaigns, and customer engagement, helping businesses personalise marketing efforts and scale efficiently.

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B2B A/B testing
Guide

B2B A/B testing

Master the foundations of A/B testing in a B2B context. This guide equips you with the tools to set up your first experiment, analyse results, and build a sustainable testing program. Ideal for professionals ready to implement and learn through action.

Lead nurture
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Lead nurture

Guiding prospects through the buyer journey builds trust and increases conversion rates. In this step, you'll design automated nurture sequences that educate and engage your leads, ensuring they are well-informed and ready to take the next step when they book a call.

Customer.ioCustomer.io

Customer.io

Customer.io is a flexible automation platform designed for precise segmentation and real-time messaging, ideal for B2B service businesses.

Adobe MarketoAdobe Marketo

Adobe Marketo

Marketo is an enterprise-level marketing automation tool with AI-driven personalisation and lead management, ideal for large B2B companies.

EloquaEloqua

Eloqua

Oracle Eloqua is an enterprise-grade marketing automation tool with lead scoring, predictive analytics, and multi-channel campaign management.

SpectacleSpectacle

Spectacle

Learn which keywords, campaigns and ads are actually driving LTV (Lifetime Value). The first revenue attribution software tailored specifically to the needs of SaaS and subscription-based companies.

SEMrushSEMrush

SEMrush

SEMrush is an all-in-one SEO, content marketing, and competitor analysis platform, offering tools for keyword research, backlink tracking, and technical SEO audits.

UnbounceUnbounce

Unbounce

Unbounce is a conversion-focused landing page builder with AI-powered optimisation and testing tools for marketers.

LeadpagesLeadpages

Leadpages

Leadpages is an easy-to-use landing page builder for businesses looking to generate leads and conversions without needing technical expertise.

InstapageInstapage

Instapage

Instapage is a landing page builder designed for high-converting, fast-loading pages with A/B testing and optimisation tools.

DripDrip

Drip

Drip is an advanced email marketing automation platform designed for B2B and eCommerce businesses, offering deep personalisation, segmentation, and automation.

BrevoBrevo

Brevo

Brevo is an affordable marketing automation tool for small and mid-sized B2B businesses, offering email, SMS, and chat automation.

SurferSEOSurferSEO

SurferSEO

SurferSEO is an AI-powered content optimisation tool that helps businesses create SEO-friendly content by analysing top-ranking pages and providing real-time suggestions.

CookiebotCookiebot

Cookiebot

Cookiebot is a compliance solution for managing cookie consent, ensuring websites meet GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.

The Ultimate Blueprint
Book summary & review

The Ultimate Blueprint

Keith J. Cunningham

Master cash flow, leverage, and decision-making with proven frameworks to build a profitable, scalable business while avoiding common pitfalls.

Traction (channels)
Book summary & review

Traction (channels)

Gabriel Weinberg

Discover the 19 traction channels that successful startups use to systematically acquire customers and scale efficiently.

The road less stupid
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The road less stupid

Keith J. Cunningham

Avoid costly business mistakes by applying practical thinking strategies to improve decision-making, cash flow, and profitability.

SYSTEMology
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SYSTEMology

David Jenyns

Build simple, scalable systems that streamline operations, reduce errors, and free up your time for high-impact activities.

Hacking growth
Book summary & review

Hacking growth

Sean Ellis

Learn the growth hacking frameworks that power today’s fastest-growing companies by testing, iterating, and optimising strategies.

Startup growth engines
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Startup growth engines

Sean Ellis

Explore case studies of startups that achieved breakout growth using scalable, repeatable growth strategies and innovative tactics.

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Map your funnel and find bottlenecks
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Map your funnel and find bottlenecks

Understand where your testing efforts will have the most impact by mapping your B2B funnel and finding bottlenecks. Learn to identify what to test by leveraging analytics and a structured approach.

Set up tracking and goals for accurate data
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Set up tracking and goals for accurate data

Data is the backbone of A/B testing. Learn how to set up tracking and goals in VWO to ensure accurate measurement and performance insights.

Launch your first A/B test
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Launch your first A/B test

The true value of A/B testing lies in learning from the results. This chapter covers how to interpret outcomes, understand what worked, and apply those learnings to future tests.

Learn from your experiments
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Learn from your experiments

The true value of A/B testing lies in learning from the results. This chapter covers how to interpret outcomes, understand what worked, and apply those learnings to future tests.

Build a repeatable, scalable process for A/B testing
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Build a repeatable, scalable process for A/B testing

Move beyond one-off experiments and create a sustainable, repeatable framework for A/B testing that drives consistent improvements. Learn how to scale your efforts by refining your process and prioritising impactful tests.

Wiki articles

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A/B testing

Optimise decisions with scientific A/B testing strategies and tools.

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API

A set of rules enabling software systems to communicate with each other.

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Above the Fold

Content displayed immediately without scrolling, crucial for grabbing user attention.

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Activation

Drive user activation with strategies that encourage first-time success.

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Ad Spend

Allocate ad budgets wisely to maximise returns and cut waste.

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Affiliate Marketing

Drive traffic and sales with partnerships through affiliate marketing.

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Agile

Apply Agile methodologies for faster, smarter workflows.

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Aha Moment

Identify the key moment where users see value and boost engagement.

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Analytics

The process of analysing data to make informed business decisions.

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Async Work

Enhance flexibility and focus with asynchronous work strategies.

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Automation

Using technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.

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Average Order Value (AOV)

Increase AOV through upselling, bundling, and personalisation strategies.

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BOFU (Bottom of the Funnel)

Convert leads into paying customers with BOFU tactics and offers.

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Backlinks

Build backlinks to boost SEO authority and drive traffic to your site.

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Backlog

Streamline task management by maintaining an organised backlog.

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Beach Head Market

Target your niche strategically to dominate your initial market.

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Before and After State

A framework showing the transformation a product or service delivers.

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Blueprint

A detailed plan or strategy to achieve specific goals effectively.

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Bottleneck

Identify and resolve bottlenecks to unlock productivity and accelerate growth.

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Bounce Rate

Reduce bounce rates and enhance site engagement with actionable solutions.

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Buffer Time

Build flexibility into schedules with strategic buffer time allocation.

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CRM

A tool to manage customer relationships and streamline sales processes.

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Call-to-Action (CTA)

Craft CTAs that drive engagement and action across platforms.

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Case Study

Craft compelling case studies to showcase results and win trust.

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Checklist

A structured list of tasks or items to ensure nothing is overlooked.

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Chrome Extensions

Save time and enhance productivity with effective Chrome extensions.

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Churn

Minimise churn by enhancing retention with proven strategies.

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Click Map

A visual representation of user clicks on a webpage to analyse behaviour.

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Click-through-rate

Optimise CTR to improve engagement and drive actionable user responses.

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Further reading

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Growth Foundations

Build a dependable data and tooling layer so every decision is grounded in facts. Set up analytics, attribution, CRM, and reporting once—then let them run on autopilot.

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Growth Foundations
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Demand generation

Fill the top of the funnel with qualified intent. Positioning, channels, and campaigns that draw the right buyers to your site rather than chasing them.

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Demand generation
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Sales pipeline

Help your sales team close more deals, faster. Better handoff, sharper calls, clearer proposals — fewer delays, more wins.

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Sales pipeline
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Contract value

Increase how much each customer is worth. Improve retention, pricing, or upsell to grow revenue without needing more leads.

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Contract value
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