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STAGES

DOING

THINKING

STEP #2

STEP #3

STEP #4

STEP #1

CUSTOMER �EXPERIENCE

FEELING

OPPORTUNITIES

Customer Journey Map - Today

Customer knows there’s a problem. ��- Who are they asking for advice? - Who are they telling about the problem?

Customer is thinking:��Ex) How much will it cost to solve the problem, how long will it take?

Customer is feeling:��Ex) Apprehensive (I don’t want to spend x much), Clueless (I don’t even know where to start.)

Customer is experiencing:��Ex) A lack of storage can result in a really slow computer and constant reminders about running out of storage.

What can you do to improve the �customer experience?��Ex) Create a TOFU guide that explains how to solve their problem

Customer is doing research about her problem.

- What kind of searches are they conducting?

- What other products are they looking at?�- What forums do they visit? �- How do they find you?

Customer is thinking:��Ex) What’s the difference between these products? What does everyone else use?

What is the customer feeling?��Ex) Stressed (This process is frustrating), �Concerned (Don’t know what the right solution is)

Customer is experiencing:��Ex) Information overload. A lot of solutions and options out there, not finding immediate answers.

What can we do to improve the customer experience?��Ex) Create a chatbot for the website to answer some of customer’s easier questions, might be able to get them on the phone sooner.

Customer tries your solution. ��- How do they try it? �- How do they use the product, and for how long? �- When do they become a customer?

Customer is thinking:��Ex) Will I lose access after the trial ends? Is it good enough for me to pay for?

What is the customer feeling?��Ex) Relieved (Finally found a solution.)

Customer uses your solution. ��- What good/bad experiences do they have?�- How well does it work?

Customer is thinking:

Ex) This solution is good enough for now.

What is the customer feeling?��Ex) Passive. This is fine for now.

Customer is experiencing:��Ex) Productivity (Taking action on their problem.)

What can we do to improve �the customer experience?��Ex) Keep in contact with customer. Having a good experience for now, but you want to retain them.

Customer is experiencing:Ex) Going back to every day/business as usual until they have another problem.

What can we do to improve the customer experience?� �Ex) Check up with customer. Make sure they get the support needed.

Persona: [Title] [Name]

Problem: [Problem Here]

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STAGES

DOING

THINKING

STEP #2

STEP #3

STEP #4

STEP #1

CUSTOMER �EXPERIENCE

FEELING

OPPORTUNITIES

Customer Journey Map - Ideal

Customer knows there’s a problem. ��- Who are they asking for advice? - Who are they telling about the problem?

Customer is thinking:��Ex) How much will it cost to solve the problem, how long will it take?

Customer is feeling:��Ex) Apprehensive (I don’t want to spend x much), Clueless (I don’t even know where to start.)

Customer is experiencing:��Ex) A lack of storage can result in a really slow computer and constant reminders about running out of storage.

What can you do to improve the �customer experience?��Ex) Create a TOFU guide that explains how to solve their problem

Customer is doing research about her problem.

- What kind of searches are they conducting?

- What other products are they looking at?�- What forums do they visit? �- How do they find you?

Customer is thinking:��Ex) What’s the difference between these products? What does everyone else use?

What is the customer feeling?��Ex) Stressed (This process is frustrating), �Concerned (Don’t know what the right solution is)

Customer is experiencing:��Ex) Information overload. A lot of solutions and options out there, not finding immediate answers.

What can we do to improve the customer experience?��Ex) Create a chatbot for the website to answer some of customer’s easier questions, might be able to get them on the phone sooner.

Customer tries your solution. ��- How do they try it? �- How do they use the product, and for how long? �- When do they become a customer?

Customer is thinking:��Ex) Will I lose access after the trial ends? Is it good enough for me to pay for?

What is the customer feeling?��Ex) Relieved (Finally found a solution.)

Customer uses your solution. ��- What good/bad experiences do they have?�- How well does it work?

Customer is thinking:

Ex) This solution is good enough for now.

What is the customer feeling?��Ex) Passive. This is fine for now.

Customer is experiencing:��Ex) Productivity (Taking action on their problem.)

What can we do to improve �the customer experience?��Ex) Keep in contact with customer. Having a good experience for now, but you want to retain them.

Customer is experiencing:Ex) Going back to every day/business as usual until they have another problem.

What can we do to improve the customer experience?� �Ex) Check up with customer. Make sure they get the support needed.

Persona: [Title] [Name]

Problem: [Problem Here]

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[Title] [Name]�Works in [Company Name] at [Industry] company, with various titles such as “Title 1” or “Title 2”.

PERSONAL INSIGHTS

City: Works in Major Cities�Personality Type: Ex. Creative, Analytical, ,Expressive

Watering Holes:

(books/magazines/conferences)�Ex. LinkedIn, AMA, Pinterest, Reddit

Key Events: �Ex. Conferences, Local Events, Workshops

Buzzwords: �Ex. “Customize Materials”, “Customizable Creative Templates”

TOP GOALS

MORE DISCOVERY

COMMON OBJECTIONS

TOP 3 PROBLEMS

1 - Ex. Everyday pain point

2 - Ex. Everyday pain point

3 - Ex. Everyday pain point

TOP 3 TRIGGERS�

1 - Ex. Final Straw Moment�2 - Ex. Final Straw Moment

3 - Ex. Final Straw Moment

What problems do they face that you do not help solve?

X% Male/Female Age Low - Age High $Xk-$Xk

1 - Ex. What will help them be successful

2 - Ex. What will help them be successful

3 - Ex. What will help them be successful

What is their motivation to buy your product now?

Ex. Result of a trigger.

What topic(s) open them up and get them talking?

Role in the Purchase Process

Ex. Must work with colleagues to push forward the process.

Common Alternatives:

Ex. Competitor products and services.

Key Benefits:

Ex. What exactly they get out of it.

Most Likely Objections

1 - Ex. Spending too much time looking for a solution

2 - Ex. Lack of Brand Recognition/Trust

3 - Ex. Don’t want to spend too much money

Most Common Questions Asked in Deciding

1 - Ex. What does it do?

2 - Ex. How does it benefit them?

3 - Ex. How much does it cost?

“I want to [result of solving problem.]”

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