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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 install (CPI)

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 install (CPI)
The CPI is a predetermined price that the advertiser agrees to pay the publisher every time a user installs their app as a direct result of an ad served by the publisher.
Target audience
Conversion rate (CVR)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per install (CPI)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Conversion rate (CVR)

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

Cost per install (CPI)

• Low risk for advertisers relative to other pricing models
• Good for creating a buzz around your app
• Good indicator of the effectiveness of your campaign

How to calculate
Conversion rate (CVR)
Number of conversions
Total number of interactions
x 100
Cost per install (CPI)
Total campaign spend
Number of app installs
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 install (CPI)

• Make revenue the primary KPI
• Keep a close watch on fraud
• Understand incentivized traffic behaviour
• Analyze user behaviour in the app

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