This document discusses 5 common false assumptions about online traffic and digital marketing: 1) That users searching for a brand will necessarily buy from that brand. 2) That direct traffic doesn't bring the most qualified users. 3) That generic search traffic will last forever. 4) That market maturity doesn't matter. 5) That user intent can be defined from just the search query. It provides recommendations to analyze business metrics and user behavior more deeply to improve digital marketing strategies.