Jon Loomer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

There’s plenty of controversy within advertising circles about view-through conversions. That means that unless you changed it, conversion reporting is based on anyone who clicked your ad and converted within seven days or viewed your ad without clicking and converted within a day. What are your thoughts on view-through conversions?

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When promoting a conversion event, you could technically use one of three objectives: 1. Engagement In each case, there’s a website conversion location and the ability to select your pixel and conversion event. You’ll optimize for that conversion event, which will be the focus of ad delivery. Which should you use?

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

One of the primary reasons for bad reporting in Meta Ads Manager is conversion events that were set up improperly. This includes standard events, custom events, and custom conversions. Why isn’t Ads Manager reporting your conversions? When someone completes a conversion, does the expected event fire?

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Jon Loomer

APRIL 1, 2024

I added a column for the custom conversion representing this specific opt-in, and wouldn’t you know it — 38. When I hovered over the results column in Ads Manager, I saw a complete log of conversions — including Custom Conversions representing four stray registrations. And that’s what happened.

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Jon Loomer

JANUARY 28, 2024

These are conversions that happen quickly, freely, and in many cases, multiple times over the course of a day or several days. By default, reporting includes 7-day click 1-day view attribution, and that’s simply not relevant to this type of conversion. Almost all non-purchase conversions will happen within a day of clicking.

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Jon Loomer

MARCH 16, 2022

When you measure success, do you also track surprise Facebook ads conversions? What I mean by that is you may optimize for Landing Page Views, but you should still follow other types of conversions that result from your campaign in Ads Manager. The existence of these surprise conversions may alter your impressions of performance.

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Jon Loomer

JANUARY 31, 2024

This is possible with the help of standard events, custom events, and custom conversions. In this post, we’ll focus on the following: Definitions of standard events, custom events, and custom conversions Examples of each one Explanations of how they are used General tips on how they are created When should you use each?

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Jon Loomer

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Facebook Conversions API allows marketers to send a direct connection of conversion data from their business (website and offline conversion events) to Facebook. This data combines with Facebook pixel data to improve conversion tracking, optimization, and targeting capabilities. Select Conversions API Gateway.

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Custom events and custom conversions confuse too many advertisers. Both require the pixel or conversions API and help you define conversions that are used for reporting and optimization. Custom conversions don’t require code and are built within the Events Manager interface. Do you know the difference?

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Jon Loomer

DECEMBER 16, 2023

When creating a custom conversion that maps to a custom event, there is no option to refine by parameter. That said, I do still have the ability to refine by parameter when creating a custom conversion mapped to a standard event. The post Is This a Custom Conversion Bug? I looked into it, and I’m seeing this, too.

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Attribution is how Meta gives credit to an ad for a conversion. Established in the ad set when optimizing for conversions, the default Attribution Setting is 7-day click and 1-day view. Report your conversions, by default, based on that Attribution Setting. You want to see how many conversions happened within 7 days, too.

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Jon Loomer

MAY 6, 2024

When should you use the offline Conversions API ? The Conversions API allows businesses to send first-party conversion events to Meta. Two Methods There are two primary ways to leverage the Conversions API. This allows you to send a second set of conversion events to fill in the blanks when the pixel fails.

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Jon Loomer

JULY 24, 2023

If you dig into your Meta conversion events, you are likely to notice a problem: Conversion event data doesn’t match up. I’m talking about Meta’s own conversion event data not matching up. Custom conversion mapped to that standard or custom event 3. Browser vs. API Event Deduplication. It’s not.

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Jon Loomer

MARCH 15, 2022

Many Facebook advertisers don’t realize that view-through conversions are a thing. Ads Manager reports on conversions that happen within 7-days of clicking or 1-day of viewing your ad without clicking, by default ( Facebook ads attribution ). In other words, your ad can get credit for a conversion without anyone clicking on it.

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Jon Loomer

JANUARY 9, 2023

There’s a troubleshooting tool that can help diagnose and solve a lot of your problems related to conversion events. You can easily view where Facebook conversion events are firing by domain and URL. Watch it below… @jonloomer Here’s how to find out where your Facebook conversion events occur by URL.

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Amy Porterfield

OCTOBER 24, 2024

So, if you're just shy of the mark or looking to surpass it by a […] The post #726: From Clicks to Conversions: Nail Your Holiday Ads with Expert Salome Schillack appeared first on Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Expert. As the year comes to a close, I want you to hit those end-of-year goals!

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Jon Loomer

APRIL 6, 2022

Do you understand how custom conversions are used for Facebook advertising and how they’re different from standard and custom events ? The confusing part for many advertisers is that standard events, custom events, and custom conversions can all be used for both reporting and optimization. I use custom conversions to accomplish this.

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Jon Loomer

MAY 16, 2023

We had been hearing whispers of these impending changes to website conversion campaigns from members of our community and through our inbox. No Need to Prioritize 8 Conversion Events Previously, advertisers needed to configure and prioritize eight website conversion events that could be used for Aggregated Event Measurement.

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s the simple act of conversation. Episode Summary Conversations captivate us. Yet, many B2B organizations still need help with rising customer expectations and the art of having meaningful conversations with their customers. The answer lies in Conversational AI, blending efficiency and personalization seamlessly.

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Jon Loomer

APRIL 5, 2023

I’ve been in search of a Facebook Conversions API alternative to the API Gateway that works seamlessly with Google Tag Manager. What I do know is that among its capabilities is sending web events for Facebook Conversions API. The post Testing Zaraz to Set Up Facebook Conversions API appeared first on Jon Loomer Digital.

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Jon Loomer

MARCH 6, 2023

There is a common mistake made by Meta advertisers related to conversion rate and an attempt to scale ads. But it’s unlikely to work… Conversion Rate and Opportunity Like any good marketer, you pay attention to your website metrics with Google Analytics. And yet, no conversions. You can be better. Maybe this is you.

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

But if you aren’t using custom conversions, you’re doing it wrong. Let’s walk through what custom conversions are, how to create them, and how you might use them. Do you know how to use Facebook Custom Conversions? What Are Custom Conversions? Pixel events and custom conversions work in tandem.

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Jon Loomer

APRIL 13, 2022

I wrote recently about the role of custom conversions in your Facebook advertising. If you aren’t using custom conversions , it’s time to start. First, a very brief reminder about what custom conversions are, in the simplest terms. Custom conversions provide granularity for both reporting and optimization.

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The easiest way to set up Conversions API is with the Facebook for WordPress plugin. If you need background on the Conversions API and why you need to set it up, make sure to check out this explainer.). These are two major barriers for any publisher wanting to set up the Conversions API. And it also just happens to be free. (If

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Facebook pixel events and custom conversions are important tools that can amplify your marketing and advertising efforts. First, if you haven’t read my guides on how Facebook pixel events and custom conversions work, I encourage you to do so: Facebook Pixel Events: An Introduction. Facebook Custom Conversions: The Ultimate Guide.

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Jon Loomer

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

If you want to know how many conversions were driven by an ad, Facebook is very good about helping you uncover that information. Today we’ll talk more about conversions from organic distribution, the ways you can track it, and how it ultimately impacts our actions as marketers. Organic Posts and Conversions.

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Jon Loomer

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the Instagram Profile conversion location, you can run traffic campaigns that send people to your Instagram business profile. Let’s set it up… Setup Use the Traffic campaign objective… Within the ad set, select “Instagram Profile” as your conversion location. There are no other options.

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Jon Loomer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Since I previously created a Custom Conversion for a Beyond the Boost purchase, I could select to add those purchases to my report. So, they’ll report a conversion on anyone who clicked my ad and converted within 28 days or viewed my ad without clicking and converted within a day. Absolutely. So, let’s break this down.

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Facebook ad conversion attribution is one of the most confused and least understood topics for advertisers. What is considered a conversion? Let’s go… What Does Facebook Consider a Conversion? For Facebook to report a conversion when you run ads, you’ll first need to use the Facebook pixel.

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

But if you aren’t using custom conversions, you’re doing it wrong. Let’s walk through what custom conversions are, how to create them, and how you might use them. Do you know how to use Facebook Custom Conversions? What Are Custom Conversions? Pixel events and custom conversions work in tandem.

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Janet Fouts

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In our disconnected world, it’s harder than ever to have a conversation that allows participants to truly understand each others’ perspectives. So how do we learn to have these transformational conversations? Especially if we are not seeing each other eye to eye. I recommend you start by reading Toi B.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But can brands drive significant website traffic and conversions from the TikTok platform? Paid TikTok Ads Can Drive Traffic Efficiently Paid TikTok ads open up more possibilities for driving traffic and conversions. Conversion-focused ads will see better performance if they build on established brand awareness and interest.

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 2, 2020

One of the most common questions I get from advertisers is regarding the number of conversions that Facebook reports. Let’s take a closer look at the most common explanations for why the reported number of Facebook conversions may appear wrong… 1. Pixel Events and Custom Conversions Set Up Incorrectly.

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Facebook ad conversion attribution is one of the most confused and least understood topics for advertisers. What is considered a conversion? Let’s go… What Does Facebook Consider a Conversion? For Facebook to report a conversion when you run ads, you’ll first need to use the Facebook pixel.

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Social Media Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Soon, you’ll be able to have a conversational AI system with you at all times.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 13, 2021

A pixel or tag is a snippet of code placed on a website that allows social platforms to collect event and conversion data via the browser. Today, phasing out third-party cookies will impact a brand’s ability to garner valuable insights, build retargeting audiences, and run conversion-based buying. Both rely on third-party cookies.

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