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Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is one of the most critical metrics in marketing analytics, and one of the most misunderstood. Whether you’re running a SaaS platform, managing an e-commerce brand, or leading a growth team, knowing how much you spend to acquire each customer directly impacts profitability, planning, and scale. In this guide, we’ll break […]

To drive better marketing outcomes, it’s essential to understand how each touchpoint impacts conversions across the customer journey. The attribution window – a defined time frame during which marketing interactions receive credit for conversions – helps marketers make sense of the customer journey. This concept ensures that every click, view, or impression is properly evaluated, […]

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) represents the total investment needed to convert a prospect into a paying customer. Simply put, it’s how much money you spend to get someone to buy your product or service. Managing this number effectively can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving for businesses of all sizes. Think about it: […]

Performance marketing is all about accountability, where every dollar spent is tied to a measurable outcome. At the core of this approach lies performance marketing attribution: the process of identifying which marketing activities actually drive conversions by assigning value to each touchpoint in the customer journey. Today’s path to purchase isn’t a straight line. A […]

Running campaigns without tracking their performance is like driving blindfolded – you might move forward, but you won’t know if you’re heading in the right direction. Campaign analytics helps marketers measure success, optimize strategies, and maximize ROI. But how do you effectively track and analyze your marketing campaigns? Which metrics truly matter? And how can […]

Choosing the best attribution model for Google Ads is crucial for accurately understanding the impact of your campaigns. Attribution modeling helps you determine how credit for conversions should be distributed across the various touchpoints in a customer’s journey. Without the right model, you might miss out on valuable insights, such as which ads truly drive […]

Paid search analytics goes beyond surface-level metrics like clicks and impressions. It helps you understand how your ads perform, which keywords drive conversions, and whether your ad spend is truly paying off. By digging into the data, you can uncover what’s working, what’s not, and where your budget can deliver better returns. This article will […]

What’s the first spark that brings a customer to your brand?  First-click attribution answers this by giving full credit to that initial touchpoint – whether it’s a Google search, social media post, or ad.  Marketing attribution has become essential for understanding how different touchpoints impact your customer’s buying journey. First-click attribution stands out as a […]

Attribution in advertising helps marketers understand which ads, social posts, emails, or other marketing efforts led to customer actions like purchases or sign-ups. It’s like tracking the breadcrumbs customers leave as they interact with your brand, showing you which paths work best. When multiple ads influence a single sale, how do you know which one […]