Each stage of the funnel drives revenue. Here’s how it works:
🔍 Aware User ↳ These are players who know about your game but haven’t played it yet. • Tools: Ads, social media, influencer marketing. • Key Metrics: Impressions, click-through rate (CTR), ad recall.
🎮 Player ↳ These players have downloaded and started playing. • Tools: ASO, user-friendly onboarding. • Key Metrics: Install rate, tutorial completion rate.
🔥 Active Player ↳ Players regularly engaging with your game. • Tools: In-game events, daily rewards, progression. • Key Metrics: Daily Active Users (DAU), playtime, retention rate.
💸 Paying Player ↳ These players have made at least one in-game purchase. • Tools: IAP options, special offers, exclusive content. • Key Metrics: Conversion rate, ARPU, purchase frequency.
🐋 Whale ↳ Players who spend significantly more than the average. • Tools: VIP programs, personalized offers, premium content. • Key Metrics: Lifetime Value (LTV), ARPPU, high-value transaction rate.
🌟 Advocate ↳ These players promote your game enthusiastically. • Tools: Referral programs, community features, social mechanics. • Key Metrics: Referral rate, user-generated content, social media mentions.