Ecommerce profit margin mistakes to check before scaling
Before increasing ad spend or inventory, check these margin mistakes that can make growth look better than it is.
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Amazon FBA pricing mistakes that reduce profit
Avoid common Amazon FBA pricing mistakes around referral fees, fulfillment fees, inbound shipping, and margin.
Blended ROAS vs platform ROAS: what is the difference
Blended ROAS and platform ROAS answer different attribution questions. Learn how marketers should use both.
How to calculate blended ROAS
Learn the blended ROAS formula and how to use total revenue and total ad spend when platform attribution is messy.
CPL vs CPA: what is the difference
CPL and CPA measure different points in the funnel. Learn when each metric matters and how lead quality changes the story.
How to calculate cost per lead
Learn the cost per lead formula, see a simple example, and understand how CPL fits into paid lead generation reporting.
How to calculate budget pacing for ad campaigns
Learn how to calculate expected spend to date, pacing difference, and projected spend for paid campaigns.
Budget pacing vs ad spend: what is the difference
Budget pacing and ad spend are related, but they answer different campaign management questions. Learn how to use both.
Ad spend vs marketing budget: what is the difference
Ad spend and marketing budget are related, but they are not always the same. Learn what each includes and when to use each number.
How to calculate ad spend from target revenue
Learn how to estimate ad spend from target revenue and target ROAS, plus what to check before setting a daily budget.
How to calculate marketing efficiency ratio
Learn the MER formula, see a simple example, and understand how marketing efficiency ratio fits into blended performance reporting.
MER vs ROAS: what is the difference
MER and ROAS both compare revenue with spend, but they answer different reporting questions. Learn how to use both.