Week 6 - Developing the Buyer's Journey for a Business

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The buyer's journey is described as the active research process someone goes through leading up to a purchase. There are three stages of this journey, including the awareness stage, the consideration stage, and the decision stage. Each one of these stages focuses on different buyer behaviors and actions. To attract, engage, and delight its prospects and customers, every interaction the potential buyer has with the business should be tailored to where they are in their journey. Using the buyer's journey helps minimize the risk of potential problems while a buyer makes a purchase, personalizing how the buyer experiences the business, and in turn creating the best marketing, sales, and service possible for the consumer to enjoy.

Beginning with the awareness stage, this is where potential customers become aware of a problem or opportunity. They decide to research this issue in order to gain a better grasp of it. For example, imagine a recently hired Director of Marketing, who is searching for a content management system to manage the company's website. The director would research what makes a good content management system and check reviews to help them decide. It is important to realize that the awareness stage does not mean that the prospect is now aware of the business. They are simply aware of the problem they are facing, and attempting to research ways to deal with the issue. 

Next is the Consideration stage. Once the buyer has identified an issue and begun their research, they must begin to dedicate their time to understanding their research so they can make a decision. This still does not mean they have decided on your business, they are only weighing their options on who to choose. During this stage, engagement is crucial. By interacting with your potential customer, a business will stand out. As the buyer evaluates all solutions to their problem, their research will help aid in their final decision-making.

Finally, we have the decision stage, where the consumer is now deciding on who they are choosing to help them solve their problems. The buyer's goal is to limit their list to a select few vendors in order to make a definite decision. The customer service team is highly impactful during this process, as they can help answer any additional questions or provide more information that other businesses cannot. This helps a company stand out from the rest, tailoring the content to serve buyers at each individual buyer journey stage. 

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