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App marketing metrics comparison

App marketing is all about the data - but how do you know what to measure? Quickly compare metrics to be sure you're tracking what matters, giving you confidence in your campaign decisions.

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Conversion rate (CVR) VS Cost per action (CPA)

Description
Conversion rate (CVR)
CVR is is a marketing metric that shows the percentage of times a user took a desired action, such as downloading an app or making a purchase.
Cost per action (CPA)
CPA is a pricing model in which marketers pay ad networks or media sources when a user takes a particular action (such as completing a purchase or registration) inside of an app, after engagement with an ad.
Target audience
Conversion rate (CVR)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per action (CPA)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Conversion rate (CVR)

• Shows the effectiveness of a piece of content
• Highlights any weaknesses in the marketing funnel

Cost per action (CPA)

• Helps with attribution – shows which sources drive action for pure performance measurement
• Shows the value of users further down the funnel
• For media sources, attracts high-performance marketers

How to calculate
Conversion rate (CVR)
Number of conversions
Total number of interactions
x 100
Cost per action (CPA)
Total advertising cost in time period X
Number of desired actions taken in time period X
How to improve it?
Conversion rate (CVR)

• Set clear goals for each piece of content
• Localize content to accommodate a global audience
• Sharpen your messaging and build in a clear, attention-grabbing call to action
• Keep testing and refining your creatives

Cost per action (CPA)

• Make sure you’re reaching the right audience
• Improve your creative to drive action
• Raise your ad quality score
• Protect yourself from fraud

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