After independent-site traffic got expensive: which DTC funnels still workBlended CAC near $318 and Meta-heavy spend. Five surviving funnels—automated paid social, intent search, email/SMS, creators, marketplace backfill—and why you need at least two of intent, trust, and owned list.Owned retentionMeta adsCustomer acquisition costAug 12, 2026
In-store vs to-home local services: where Meituan, Grab, and DoorDash park profitTo-home lives on density and subsidies—Grab Deliveries ~2% GMV margins, DoorDash on fulfillment plus ads. In-store is light and thick until content skims traffic. Why Meituan’s dual ledger is unique—and fragile.In-store vs deliveryGrabDoorDashAug 12, 2026
