Acquisition metrics
Traffic volume and cost provide context, but they matter most when connected to downstream quality.
Engagement and progression
Track meaningful actions that show a visitor moving forward, such as registrations, qualified form completions, product views, or booked calls.
Revenue and efficiency
Where applicable, connect acquisition to purchases, revenue, margin, and customer value rather than optimizing clicks in isolation.
Product or service quality
For trials or subscriptions, activation and retention may matter more than signup volume. For services, qualified opportunity and close rate can matter more than raw leads.
Use a small scorecard
A focused set of metrics that answer real operating questions is usually more useful than a dashboard containing every available number.
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