You likely have demographic information that tells you much about clients' ages, family status, income levels, geographic areas, and other statistical information. This type of data is undoubtedly useful, but it's also limited. Understanding your clients takes more than reading simple data off a computer screen or report sheet. You need to get inside their head.

The success of your marketing campaigns will depend to a great extent on how much you know about your clients and prospects, otherwise known as your target audience. One of the more effective ways of identifying and understanding your target audience is to create a client persona. Here are some effective ways to do that and reasons why a client persona will be extremely helpful to your business.