Performance Marketing Lexikon

Fundamentals

Performance Marketing Metrics — the fundamentals that never change

In a world where platforms, algorithms and tools constantly evolve, the fundamentals of performance marketing remain the same. Those who truly understand these metrics can plan, test, analyze and optimize better — regardless of which tool is currently trending.

The Formula Chain

Each metric influences the next. Optimize one — and everything after improves.

Why these metrics are timeless

Google Ads changes its interface. Meta renames campaign types. TikTok comes and goes. But the question "What can a customer cost me?" always stays the same. CPA, ROAS, Conversion Rate — these aren't trends. They're the laws of marketing physics. The better you master them, the more independent you become from individual platforms and the faster you can tell if a strategy works or not.

How everything connects

Every KPI is a gear in a machine. When you know the CPM, CTR and conversion rate, you can predict your CPA. When you know your CPA and average order value, your ROAS follows. And when you know your ROAS and your margin, you know if you're profitable. That simple — and that powerful.

Cost Metrics

Performance Metrics

Revenue Metrics

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