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Published by: Chuck MacLellan on 07-Oct-24
 
Day 14 "Why You’re Wasting Your Ad Budget Without Regular Campaign Reviews"

If you're not consistently reviewing the performance of your ad campaigns, you're basically throwing money away. Running an ad and hoping it performs without analysis is like driving blindfolded. To really optimize your budget and get results, you need to dig into the data and understand what's working and what's not.

Start with the Numbers: Metrics You Can’t Ignore

The first step in your review is gathering key data from your most recent ad campaign. Use tools like Google Ads or Facebook Ads to pull essential metrics like impressions, click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and return on investment (ROI). These figures give you a snapshot of how well your campaign is performing.

  • Impressions tell you how many people saw your ad.
  • CTR shows how many clicked on it.
  • Conversions tell you if they took the desired action, like signing up or making a purchase.
  • ROI shows the profitability of the campaign compared to what you spent.

But these metrics only tell part of the story.

Did Your Campaign Hit Its Goals?

Ask yourself: did this campaign achieve what you set out to do? Whether your goal was to increase traffic, generate leads, or boost sales, your analysis starts by determining if you met your primary objective.

If the campaign fell short, don’t panic. This is where you dig deeper into the data to figure out why.

For instance, let’s say you had high impressions but a low CTR. That likely means your ad wasn’t compelling enough to get people to click. If your CTR was high but conversions were low, the issue might be with your landing page or the offer itself.

Compare and Learn: A/B Testing Results

Did you run multiple versions of the same ad? If so, now’s the time to compare those variations. Which ad version had the higher CTR or conversions? What elements—like the headline, image, or call-to-action—could have contributed to its success?

A/B testing is one of the most powerful tools in your advertising arsenal because it teaches you what resonates with your audience. Once you identify a winning combination, you can apply those insights to future campaigns.

External Factors to Consider

While numbers are important, don’t overlook external factors. Did the campaign run during a slow season? Was there increased competition or a market shift? Maybe a competitor launched a promotion at the same time, or there was a relevant trend you could’ve tapped into.

Understanding the full context helps you make sense of the data and plan better for the future.

Actionable Insights: Optimize Your Future Campaigns

After reviewing the data and taking external factors into account, it’s time to turn those insights into action. What worked well, and how can you replicate that? Where did the campaign fall flat, and what can you change moving forward?

By consistently reviewing your ad campaigns, you’ll be able to refine your strategy, ensuring that each dollar spent is used effectively. Whether it’s improving your ad copy, adjusting your target audience, or tweaking the landing page, these small optimizations can lead to major improvements in your campaign’s performance.

As always, If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to drop me an email below.

Thanks for reading and Have a Great Day!
-Chuck

 
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