Tracking conversions from PPC campaigns is crucial to measuring success and optimizing performance. Whether you’re running ads on Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or other platforms, tracking helps you understand which ads drive sales, leads, or other desired actions. Here’s how to do it effectively.
1. Set Up Conversion Tracking in Google Ads
Google Ads provides built-in conversion tracking to measure actions like form submissions, purchases, calls, or downloads.
✅ Go to Google Ads Dashboard → Tools & Settings → Conversions
✅ Choose a conversion type (Website, App, Phone Calls, or Offline Conversions)
✅ Install the conversion tracking code on your website
✅ Verify and test the tracking setup
🔗 Need help setting up Google Ads tracking? Check our Google Ads Guide.
2. Use Google Analytics for Deeper Insights
Google Analytics helps track user behavior after they click on your ad.
📊 Link Google Ads with Google Analytics
📊 Set up Goals & Events to track form submissions, page views, and interactions
📊 Use UTM parameters to identify which ads drive the most conversions
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3. Enable Facebook Pixel for Social PPC Tracking
If you’re running Facebook or Instagram ads, set up Facebook Pixel to track conversions.
🔹 Go to Facebook Business Manager → Events Manager
🔹 Create & install Facebook Pixel on your website
🔹 Set up standard events like “Purchase,” “Lead,” or “Add to Cart”
🔹 Monitor conversions in the Facebook Ads Manager
4. Use Call Tracking for Phone Conversions
If phone calls are a key metric, use call tracking tools to monitor PPC-driven calls.
📞 Google Ads Call Tracking – Track calls from ads and landing pages.
📞 Third-party tools like CallRail – Get detailed insights into call sources.
📞 Dynamic Number Insertion (DNI) – Show different phone numbers based on ad clicks.
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5. Implement E-commerce Conversion Tracking
For eCommerce PPC ads, track purchases and revenue with:
🛒 Google Ads Purchase Tracking – Measures sales & revenue from PPC.
🛒 Enhanced E-commerce Tracking (Google Analytics) – Tracks user journey from ad click to checkout.
🛒 Facebook & Instagram Purchase Tracking – Tracks sales from social media ads.
6. Monitor Performance in Google Ads & Analytics
Once tracking is set up, analyze conversion data regularly.
📌 Conversion Rate: Percentage of ad clicks that turn into conversions.
📌 Cost Per Conversion: How much you’re paying per lead/sale.
📌 Attribution Models: Understand if PPC was the first or last touchpoint.
Final Thoughts
Accurate conversion tracking ensures you optimize ad spend, improve targeting, and boost ROI. By leveraging tools like Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel, you can track leads, sales, calls, and more.
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