A Customer Acquisition Path is the step-by-step journey a potential customer takes from first learning about a product or service to becoming a paying customer. It maps out the key touchpoints and interactions that guide prospects through awareness, consideration, and decision stages within a Go To Market strategy.
Synonyms: Customer Journey, Customer Acquisition Process, Customer Conversion Path, Sales Funnel, Customer Buying Path

The path starts with attracting attention through marketing channels like ads, social media, or content. Next, prospects engage with the brand by seeking more information or trying demos. Finally, they make a purchase decision and become customers. Each stage requires tailored messaging and actions to move prospects forward.
Knowing this path helps businesses optimize marketing efforts and sales processes. It reveals where potential customers drop off and what influences their decisions. This insight allows companies to improve conversion rates and reduce the cost of acquiring new customers.
A software company might use free trials and webinars to attract and educate leads before closing sales. A retail brand could rely on social media ads, email follow-ups, and in-store promotions to guide shoppers from awareness to purchase.