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Conversion cycle
from Google Ads
Metrics type
Actionable
Units of measure
Duration
Direction
Less - better
Check frequency
Monthly Check
Description
A conversion cycle is the amount of time it takes for a click to result in a conversion. If you’re importing conversions into Google Ads, conversion cycles will also include the time it takes for conversions to be reported in your account.
Why it is important
Tracking the Conversion Cycle metric is crucial because it provides insights into the time it takes for clicks to translate into valuable conversions.
This information helps advertisers understand the efficiency of their conversion process, enabling them to make informed decisions on campaign optimizations, budget allocations, and strategic adjustments to enhance the overall effectiveness and timeliness of their advertising efforts.
This information helps advertisers understand the efficiency of their conversion process, enabling them to make informed decisions on campaign optimizations, budget allocations, and strategic adjustments to enhance the overall effectiveness and timeliness of their advertising efforts.
Formula
Average time from click to conversion
Calculation example
For example, if the majority of clicks yield conversions within 2 days, the system would adjust conversion performance in approximately 2 days.
Affected metrics
Conversions
Affecting metrics
n/a
Connecting metrics
n/a
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Suggested slices for dashboards
by Device Type
by Ad Placement
by Keyword-Level
by Campaign or Ad Group
by Geographic
by Time-of-Day and Day-of-Week
by Ad Placement
by Keyword-Level
by Campaign or Ad Group
by Geographic
by Time-of-Day and Day-of-Week
The revenue impact pathway
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Questions to be Answered
1. Are there any differences in the average conversion cycle across different product categories in e-commerce, and are there any products with particularly short or long conversion cycles?
2. Does optimizing for different types of devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) affect the conversion cycle, and can changes be made to campaigns to reduce the time it takes for clicks to result in conversions?
3. What impact do marketing channels or campaigns have on the conversion cycle, and can strategies be adjusted to shorten the time it takes for users to convert?
4. Are there any geographical locations or regions where the conversion cycle is shorter or longer, and what does this tell us about regional consumer behavior and decision-making processes?
5. How does seasonality or specific events affect the conversion cycle, and can advertising strategies be tailored to take advantage of temporal trends to speed up the conversion process?
6. Is there a pattern between the ad position on the search results page and the conversion cycle, and can this help us understand how the visibility of ads affects the time it takes for users to convert?
7. What role does the type of keywords play in the conversion cycle, and can keyword selection be optimized to influence the speed of users moving through the conversion funnel?
2. Does optimizing for different types of devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) affect the conversion cycle, and can changes be made to campaigns to reduce the time it takes for clicks to result in conversions?
3. What impact do marketing channels or campaigns have on the conversion cycle, and can strategies be adjusted to shorten the time it takes for users to convert?
4. Are there any geographical locations or regions where the conversion cycle is shorter or longer, and what does this tell us about regional consumer behavior and decision-making processes?
5. How does seasonality or specific events affect the conversion cycle, and can advertising strategies be tailored to take advantage of temporal trends to speed up the conversion process?
6. Is there a pattern between the ad position on the search results page and the conversion cycle, and can this help us understand how the visibility of ads affects the time it takes for users to convert?
7. What role does the type of keywords play in the conversion cycle, and can keyword selection be optimized to influence the speed of users moving through the conversion funnel?
Possible causes of worsening
Landing Page Issues
If the landing page experience is poor or the page doesn't align with user expectations, it can increase the time it takes for a click to convert. Optimize landing pages for relevance and user experience.
Complex Purchase Process
A lengthy or complicated checkout process can extend the conversion cycle. Simplify the purchasing steps to make it easier for users to complete transactions quickly.
Explore more causes in full version of JetMetrics Lite
If the landing page experience is poor or the page doesn't align with user expectations, it can increase the time it takes for a click to convert. Optimize landing pages for relevance and user experience.
Complex Purchase Process
A lengthy or complicated checkout process can extend the conversion cycle. Simplify the purchasing steps to make it easier for users to complete transactions quickly.
Explore more causes in full version of JetMetrics Lite
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