Module 1: How Funnels Work · Lesson 2 of 6

Funnel Stages Explained: TOFU, MOFU, BOFU

Top, middle and bottom of funnel - what each stage needs and what content fits where.

1 min readUpdated 2026-09-26

Lesson objectives

  • Match content to funnel stage
  • Understand intent at each stage
  • Avoid selling too early

Top of funnel (TOFU)

People at the top are aware of a problem but not of you. They want education, not a pitch. Useful content: guides, videos, social posts, free tools.

Middle of funnel (MOFU)

People in the middle are evaluating solutions. They want depth and proof. Useful content: lead magnets, case studies, webinars, comparison guides, email sequences.

Bottom of funnel (BOFU)

People at the bottom are ready to decide. They want clarity and confidence. Useful content: sales pages, demos, consultations, pricing, guarantees, FAQs.

  1. TOFUGuides, videos, social
  2. MOFULead magnets, webinars, email
  3. BOFUSales pages, demos, calls
Content mapped to funnel stage

Action steps

  1. Label each piece of content you have as TOFU, MOFU or BOFU
  2. Find the stage with the least content

Checklist

  • I have at least one piece of content per stage
  • Each stage links to the next

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