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6 Must-Have Custom Metrics for Facebook Ads

7 Must-Have Custom Metrics for Facebook Ads

  1. Video Hook Rate "Are people stopping to watch?" = (3s Plays ÷ Impressions) %
  2. Video Hold Rate "Do they keep watching?" = (ThruPlays ÷ 3s Plays) %
  3. Engage Rate "Do ads trigger action?" = (Engagements ÷ Impressions) %
  4. Drop-off Rate "Are people bouncing before page loads?" = (1 - Landing Views ÷ Clicks) %
  5. Purchase Rate "How many clicks become sales?" = (Purchases ÷ Clicks) %
  6. Cart Abandon Rate "How many carts are left?" = (1 - Purchases ÷ Checkouts) %

PRO TIP: Add these to your default view:

  1. Go to Customize Columns
  2. Create Custom Metric
  3. Add formula + set as %
  4. Save to default report

These metrics will help spot issues in your funnel fast. Save for reference.

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