You've learned what to measure with KPIs and how that data is collected through tracking. Now, let's practice applying both concepts to real-world scenarios.
Engagement Message
What's one way a tracking issue could make a KPI look wrong?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Let's start with a refresher. Sort these metrics into KPIs that directly measure business results versus "vanity metrics" that look good but may not matter.
Labels
- First Box Label: True KPI
- Second Box Label: Vanity Metric
First Box Items
- Revenue
- Leads
- Cost per sale
Second Box Items
- Video views
- Page likes
- Impressions
Type
Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Let's analyze a tracking problem. Fill in the blanks to complete the diagnosis.
A campaign's reported sales suddenly dropped to zero. The most likely cause is a broken tracking [[blank:pixel]] on the purchase confirmation page. This makes the [[blank:Conversions]] KPI inaccurate, even if people are still buying.
Suggested Answers
- pixel
- Conversions
- cookie
- Clicks
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
If many users are blocking cookies on their browsers, which KPI would be most directly affected?
A. Impressions (how many times the ad was shown) B. Reach (how many unique people saw the ad) C. Return Customer Rate (how many buyers come back) D. Clicks (how many times the ad was clicked)
