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If you’re investing in digital ads but have no idea if they’re actually making you money, you’re not alone. We can help you track you ROI so you never wonder again.
Many businesses throw thousands of dollars into Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn ads every month, hoping for a return. But “hope” isn’t a strategy. Clarity is.
At Impact IQ Marketing, we specialize in turning marketing confusion into confidence, by tracking every dollar you spend and proving every dollar you earn.
If you’re tired of fuzzy metrics, vanity numbers, or reports that don’t connect to your bottom line, this blog is for you.
The Ugly Truth: Most Ad Campaigns Are Leaking Money
Let’s face it, without proper tracking in place, it’s almost impossible to know:
- Which campaigns are actually working
- Where you’re overpaying for low quality leads
- Which channels are bringing in real revenue
The ROI Equation (and Why It Matters)
ROI = (Revenue – Cost of Ads) ÷ Cost of Ads
Let’s say:
- You spent $1,000 on ads this month
- You earned $3,500 in sales directly from those ads
That means for every $1 spent, you earned $2.50.
That’s a campaign worth scaling.
But most businesses don’t actually know these numbers because they’re not tracking properly.
Where Most Campaigns Go Wrong
Without clear ROI tracking, ad campaigns tend to fail because:
- No end to end funnel tracking is in place
- The business isn’t using call tracking or CRM integrations
- There’s no pixel installed (or it’s firing incorrectly)
- They’re measuring clicks, not conversions
- They’re not differentiating leads from qualified leads
This is where the money leaks begin.
What You Should Be Tracking (And How)
Here’s a simplified version of what we track for our clients at Impact IQ Marketing:
| Metric | What It Tells You | Tool to Track It |
|---|---|---|
| Click-Through Rate (CTR) | How compelling your ad copy is | Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager |
| Conversion Rate | How well your landing page converts visitors to leads | Google Analytics, landing page tools |
| Cost per Lead (CPL) | How much each lead is costing you | Google Ads, Meta, CRM |
| Lead Quality Score | Are your leads actually good fits? | CRM, sales feedback, lead scoring tools |
| Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) | Revenue generated per dollar of ad spend | Shopify, WooCommerce, CRM integrations |
| Lifetime Value (LTV) | Average revenue from a single customer over time | CRM or customer data platforms |
| Attribution Path | Where the lead first came from, and what touchpoints worked | Google Analytics 4, UTM links, CRM |
The Tools We Use at Impact IQ Marketing
Here’s how we help businesses connect every dot from ad to sale:
Google Tag Manager + GA4
We implement custom event tracking that shows exactly how users interact with your site, from form submissions to button clicks.
CRM Integration
We sync ad campaigns directly with your CRM so you know where each lead came from and how much they’re worth.
Call Tracking
If you’re a service based business, we set up call tracking to tie specific ads to real phone calls (and revenue).
A/B Testing
We test ad creatives, copy, and landing pages so we can constantly optimize based on real performance, not guesses.
📈 Custom Dashboards
You’ll get live reporting dashboards showing:
- Leads per campaign
- Cost per lead
- Revenue generated
- ROI by channel
No fluff. Just real results.
Case Study: How One Local Business Doubled Their ROI in 30 Days
Client: Home renovation company in Edmonton
Previous CPL: $89
New CPL (after optimization): $36
ROI: Increased from 1.2x to 3.7x
How?
- Implemented GA4 event tracking
- Added UTM tracking to every ad
- Rebuilt landing pages focused on conversions
- Paused underperforming keywords
- Shifted budget to highest-performing geo targeted audiences
They didn’t spend more.
They just spent smarter, with clarity and data leading the way.
Don’t Fly Blind With Your Marketing Budget
If you’re not tracking:
- Where your leads come from
- What campaigns are converting
- What your true ROI is…
…you’re likely burning budget without even realizing it.
Ready to Take Control of Your Ad Spend?
At Impact IQ Marketing, we don’t just run ads, we build growth engines that are measurable, optimized, and profitable.
With transparent reporting, strategic insights, and expert execution, we make sure every campaign is working toward one goal:
📞 Let’s Talk ROI, Book Your Free Strategy Call Today
📍 Impact IQ Marketing
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Your ad budget deserves better.
Let’s build marketing that actually pays you back.