{"id":7347,"date":"2018-12-05T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T07:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/?p=7347"},"modified":"2018-12-05T15:34:56","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T10:04:56","slug":"ppcchat-reporting-4-december-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karooya.com\/blog\/ppcchat-reporting-4-december-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"PPCChat | Reporting | 4 December, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\" class=\"lead\">This week\u2019s PPCChat session was hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elevatedmrktng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevated Marketing<\/a>.\u00a0PPC experts discussed about reporting, the metrics that they want to share and not share with client and more.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q1 Do you do the reporting to clients or does a project manager do it for you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>we work with a lot of companies that have marketing managers, so they generally end up generating the reports internally. We often get those reports and review them with them. For our white label agency clients, we follow their template and the PPC people do that &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I (as the project manager) used to do it but we recently switched to the client manager doing it &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StephanieErne\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@StephanieErne<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As a 1-man band, I do all the reporting myself. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robert_brady\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@robert_brady<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I do all of my own reporting. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My experience has always been directly working on the accounts, building reports, and client communication. A lot of work, but the most complete picture of what&#8217;s going on. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexpeerenboom\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@alexpeerenboom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re a small team, so we handle reporting directly to the clients. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We do the reporting. We don&#8217;t have a PM as it&#8217;s just another layer between us and the client. We work as one team with them, we don&#8217;t think of ourselves as an &#8220;agency&#8221; most days. It&#8217;s like our clients opened a Vancouver office. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re focusing a lot on automating the data and charts, and then the individual campaign managers add color &amp; insights. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonStinnett\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JasonStinnett<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I do 100% of my own reporting &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeremyKrantz\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JeremyKrantz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We do it, and project does the note taking. If you run the media, you explain the media.\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our owner and Digital Marketing Manager handle reporting to clients. With more growth, though, I&#8217;m sure our project managers will take on more of those responsibilities. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClkContrl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ClkContrl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve had both in the past. In my current position I guess my client is my boss. So I do my own reporting. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/daustinshong\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@daustinshong<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I do all my own reporting when possible (bc I&#8217;m a nerd &amp; I love it), though Account Analysts are brought in for bigger projects or when I don&#8217;t have bandwidth.\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The account \/ project manager responsible for the client handles the reporting! In terms of the cadence and frequency of reports &#8211; Thats up to the client &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q2 What metrics do you currently report on? What are three metrics do you feel you must show to your clients?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>case by case basis. CPC is usually a constant, but then it varies by CPA\/CPL, CVR, clicks, impressions, views, etc &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We like to report on bottom line numbers of how many leads we brought at what cost and is that up\/down and\/or what are we doing about it. Stay in the box of the &#8220;WHY&#8221; instead of &#8220;WHAT&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elevatedmrktng\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@elevatedmrktng<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I like to cover a range: basics (impressions, clicks, CTR), the most important (conversions!), and then unique (could be mobile, day\/time performance, or specific ad highlights).\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexpeerenboom\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@alexpeerenboom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Moving to in-house has convinced me that the ONLY metrics to report on are sales and revenue (and calculated numbers from that) It&#8217;s incumbent on businesses to give their teams the information to report on what really matters. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ferkungamaboobo\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ferkungamaboobo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For ecom we look at CPA and ROAS with new clients. As we grow with the, we look at repeat purchases from customers and growing that number to help build a sustainable business. For SaaS LTV and CPA from start to finish.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My big one right now is CPA. ROAS and Cost too\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/daustinshong\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@daustinshong<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clients tend to be focused on conversions, clicks and cost per click. I am more interested in evaluating the quality of what paid channels are sending and getting feedback to be able to make our ads better at sending stronger\/better leads or customers. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spend, conversions &amp; return with variation as needed. Do they really care how many clicks\/impressions\/interactions? (hint: not really) They want to know what they got for their money.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robert_brady\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@robert_brady<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Revenue or leads, other KPI&#8217;s agreed upon with the client, insights from the data (like target group). We have switched the way and what we report al lot. We&#8217;re still trying to find the report the client will actually read.\u00a0 Even more important that the actual report is the contact with the client. Thats where you get the important information from. And they usually like talking more than reading a report.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StephanieErne\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@StephanieErne<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depends on the report for what&#8217;s included but top 3: Clicks, Conv, Spend. Others can be derived. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We report on the main campaign stats (CTR, conversions, etc.) and break it down into the top match types and top ad groups, as well as how the conversions break down (form fills vs. calls).\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>as adviced &#8211; beyond traffic. So not just the clicks &amp; impressions but also conversion roas. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mindswanppc\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@mindswanppc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1. Spend 2. Conversions 3. Cost Per Conversion These 3 are the absolute MUST at the end of the day. They are required to have a pulse on ROI\/ROAS. For our clients Clicks, impressions and CTR are micro to the macro, but serve their purpose in some situations! We often have clients focusing on bounce rate or time on site! These metrics from Google Analytics can be helpful, but they are not as important as conversion data. Pro-Tip &#8211; If you are see high time on site, create time on site based audiences for remarketing!\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 3 most metrics that I report on 1) Conversions 2) Cost Per Conversion 3) ROAS Also pre-click metrics such as Clicks, impressions and CTR are additional indicators on how the overall performance of your ad was. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JGeestar\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JGeestar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q2.1 What metrics do your clients ask to see more often?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I try and tell them what is most important, they don&#8217;t always know best\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>if it&#8217;s a brand awareness campaign, they generally ask for Impressions and clicks. If it&#8217;s a sales\/leads campaign then they&#8217;re looking at conversions\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some clients tend to try to feel like they &#8220;get it&#8221; and so will ask about those less actionable metrics. It&#8217;s really important to redirect to money.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ferkungamaboobo\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ferkungamaboobo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the most part financial KPI&#8217;s &#8211; especially e-com. Tho there&#8217;s quite a few that just like the vanity metrics E.g. &#8220;Always show up on this SERP&#8221; or &#8220;How many more people visited the site b\/c of advertising&#8221; &#8211; It&#8217;s a mixed bag. Depends on what their sups wants too. &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timmhalloran\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@timmhalloran<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>all the standard ones like conv, cvr, cost, cpa, etc. We always try to tie everything back to their bottom line, so whenever possible we go beyond conversions and report on cost per MQL\/opportunity\/etc &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atjoshnelson\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@atjoshnelson<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q3 Do you provide a written analysis or just the numbers? Do you also provide \u201cwhat\u201d was done?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We always add commentary to the the metrics that were reporting on. for some clients, we also do weekly updates of metrics along with anything significant that we may have done that week.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>yes we provide a full verbal insight, and next steps. But that is only for if it is being handed off internally. We like to have a conversation about everything that is more off the cuff\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All three! But seriously, just the numbers if not enough. Analysis is key. . \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexpeerenboom\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@alexpeerenboom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALWAYS INCLUDE NARRATIVE EXPLANATIONS! Literally anyone with a login could pull figures. Our value lies in explaining and contextualizing what is happening and making recommendations for where to go from here based on the data.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In most cases &#8211; all of the above! Our team keeps our Digital Marketing Manager and owner updated through <a class=\"twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mondaydotcom\" data-mentioned-user-id=\"743223366\">@mondaydotcom<\/a> and email in order for all actions in client accounts to be up to date. A written portion also helps clients understand the ~why~ of our actions\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClkContrl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ClkContrl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have a regular chat with clients where we go over what has been done and our POV.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We provide both. A little written analysis (including what was done) and the numbers to show the results of our actions.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS provide context. Reports tell a story &#8211; I want to control that narrative. Especially if you&#8217;re providing a lot of data &#8211; the worst thing you can do is hope the stakeholder picks up on the right patterns and interprets the trends correctly.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonStinnett\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JasonStinnett<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depends on the client. We try to restrain from reporting what we did. Only if we are not performing or we want to change things in the way we used to do we report on actual work. The client should trust you, otherwise it is a bad relationship.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StephanieErne\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@StephanieErne<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Written summaries are included IN the report on a monthly basis. For reports sent on a weekly basis, the notable what happened\/why\/how we responded\/what&#8217;s next are covered 1) in the email that sends the report or 2) on the status call (typically bi-weekly).\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Every client gets weekly communication. But It depends on the the client! Larger clients have corporate boards that need to see numbers and detailed breakdowns. They&#8217;d get a more robust write up compared to a smaller business who only wants a Data Studio.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q4 What platform\/software (maybe just email) do you use to give your metrics? Does anyone automate reports to clients? Sorry, we have a lot of questions!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I give narrative\/context to stay proactive on the conversation. If you don&#8217;t provide it, somebody will and you might not like where it&#8217;s going.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robert_brady\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@robert_brady<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We prepare a weekly report in Word and send it via e-mail as a PDF with some additional metrics as supplementary info.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We use Google Docs and send everything through email.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>WE LOVE DATA STUDIO :)- Lifesaver and time saver with comments oo of course and meetings.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elevatedmrktng\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@elevatedmrktng<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We use datastudio and e-mail. I only automate reports when clients want weekly &#8216;in between reporting&#8217; insights\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StephanieErne\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@StephanieErne<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>we do auto reports for internal, to form large data in power BI. But it comes from DoubleClick and GA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have been using <a class=\"twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swydo\" data-mentioned-user-id=\"108629223\">@swydo<\/a> this past year and it is a handy tool to pull in data from multiple platforms\/sources with total ability to add narrative sections. I don&#8217;t auto send anything unless there is a very good reason to do so.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supermetrics and Gsheets. We both go into the sheet when we get on the calls with clients.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supermetrics -&gt; Google Sheets -&gt; PDF Learning Data Studio is on my 2019 to do list\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonStinnett\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JasonStinnett<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NinjaCatPPC\" data-mentioned-user-id=\"1447294652\">@NinjaCatPPC<\/a> for monthlies (written summaries + metrics in PDF), but more and more moving toward <a class=\"twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Supermetrics\" data-mentioned-user-id=\"166895313\">@Supermetrics<\/a> for daily dashboards &amp; one-off reporting&#8211;easy to see\/manipulate (pulls into Google Sheets so great for us Excel nerds). Automated, but QAed before sending.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We typically use Google Data Studio. We&#8217;ve used Super Metrics in the past as well, which is a powerful but more expensive tool. Super Metrics is neat because it can pull Facebook Ad data into your Google Data Studio as well!\u00a0We try our best to automate reports once we get into the flow of our clients needs. If you can automate the process while still delivering on your clients needs, you&#8217;ve got a win-win! \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q5 Do you do in person\/online-camera share\/ video sent\/ by email only?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>mixed back, depends on what the client likes\/wants\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I do a call with clients to discuss the report. I always provide it in advance and the call is not to read the report together, but to delve in to questions or insights it raised and agree on course of action for next period.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We usually just send emails out. If there&#8217;s any confusion, we hop onto a phone call.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We do phone calls unless on the road, then we do Zoom.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quick updates usually get an email. Monthly reports will be a PDF and call sometimes with screensharing to review everything.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexpeerenboom\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@alexpeerenboom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>send an email &#8211; include a commentary but also jump on a call to ensure the explanations made sense and are happy with the next steps.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mindswanppc\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@mindswanppc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Send via email and set up a web conference to discuss. I&#8217;ve recently started turning on my video for client calls &#8211; it really helps build relationships (even if you&#8217;re the only one with your webcam on)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonStinnett\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JasonStinnett<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We do it all, it depends on the client&#8217;s needs. But we prefer face to face over Zoom.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elevatedmrktng\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@elevatedmrktng<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Typically, weekly report by email\/Basecamp (unless dashboard w\/ daily updates is set up) with weekly or bi-weekly status calls (we use Google Meet for screenshares). Monthly reports by email\/Basecamp with Q&amp;A during regular calls as needed.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We do weekly reporting by e-mail with a bi-weekly sync call to touch base on open action items and a bi-annual in-person meeting (at least with our current main PPC client) to discuss upcoming campaigns.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q6 How much time do you feel\/or actually know is spent on reporting?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>for every hour of presentation, 2-3 hours went into making the report\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When I was doing agency work, monthly reports take about 30-45 minutes to compile without deep analysis. Problem children can add hours. My in-house weeklies take 30 minutes to 1 hour to compile.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ferkungamaboobo\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ferkungamaboobo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure about how many is but it is important to give it the due attention no matter how long that is. Being able to decipher the stats in a non jargon explicit way for our clients is mostly what we are paid for.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mindswanppc\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@mindswanppc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An hour a week to make sure <a class=\"twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Supermetrics\" data-mentioned-user-id=\"166895313\">@Supermetrics<\/a> updated all the reports correctly. If we find an error or a spike in a report then more time is added in.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have it down to about an hour per monthly report, unless something out of the ordinary happened during the reporting period that requires further investigation\/explanation.\u00a0I loathe weekly reports and will do everything in my power to not provide them. Things fluctuate throughout a month and looking at things weekly (client looking) can lead to so many unnecessary discussions that would not happen w\/out weekly reports. \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Probably an hour a week for the updates. Then I would think about 5 hours at the end of the month for the monthlies.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pulling the #&#8217;s (w\/ automation) takes 5 min. The analysis depends on the goals\/spend\/newness of acct, etc. But like everyone else, Avg. month end is about an hr. sometimes less or more per client. Thats also my time to dig in for my own benefit too, not just reports\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timmhalloran\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@timmhalloran<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Weekly reporting doesn&#8217;t take long &#8211; mostly automated so it&#8217;s just a quick QA and typing up an email or call agenda. Monthly reporting &#8211; written summaries take the longest, maybe an hour or two to write up analyses, industry updates, next steps, etc for each client.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When I was client side, it depended on the rhythm of reporting. If it was one of campaigns typically 30 mins. Seasonal campaigns usually would be about 2 hours a week and then another full week for a final report.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JGeestar\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JGeestar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Overall, we spend 10-20 hours a week on management with the tail-end (1-2 hours) being reporting.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q7 Do your clients ever ask questions\/want metrics all month long? If so, how do you manage productivity and burnout?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is very important to lay out, in detail, in your contract exactly what level and frequency of reporting is included. IF a client wants significantly more, initiate a scope change and add to their monthly bill. This will often miraculously stop extra requests.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>not really. If they see something that looks a bit off when they&#8217;re reviewing metrics, they&#8217;ll give us a call. Otherwise they&#8217;re pretty good with the weekly updates and monthly reports.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Understanding the client&#8217;s underlying motivation is a big part of responding correctly. Do they want to feel in control? Are they trying to push &amp; to make sure I&#8217;m continually working on the account? Either way I usually automate a simple, a high level dashboard.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonStinnett\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JasonStinnett<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nope. Weekly reporting works for our clients, and we answer questions as they come in.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We try to be proactively transparent to avoid lots of questions about metrics. We find out what metrics are important to the client and make sure those are addressed. Communication then focuses on strategies and tests and how they are impacting the selected KPIs.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We get adhoc requests. Manage expectations as with anything client related. We have been merging a lot of Shopify and other data sources for clients which has been great for finding out the limits of Shopify and how we can push its potential for clients\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Give them a dynamically updating dashboard w\/ all the KPI&#8217;s they&#8217;re interested in. Then they can look at the metrics to their heart&#8217;s content. Sidenote: <a class=\"twitter-atreply pretty-link js-nav\" dir=\"ltr\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LookerData\" data-mentioned-user-id=\"1061101538\">@LookerData<\/a> has some sweet business intelligence dashboards and I&#8217;ve only started digging in.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timmhalloran\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@timmhalloran<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have been on both sides of the table (client and agency). its all about communication and education. Control the tone of the requests, educate the client to minimize future questions.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JGeestar\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JGeestar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>we have clients that get hourly reports. It is case by case, but we setup meetings, and establish staffing around those scenarios\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q8 Do or does your company count reporting time in your billing structure?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We bake that time into our monthly retainer\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reporting is absolutely counted in scope of work. We have a defined scope for ongoing account management that includes reporting as a line item. Ad hoc reports are billed on top of that (with approval, before extra work is done).\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>definitely. That&#8217;s where we tell the client how PPC is making them money. They&#8217;ve got to pay for that knowledge. \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mindswanppc\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@mindswanppc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t bills hours and we would need to do some sort of reporting anyways. Making sure everyone is aligned with reporting makes it easier. \u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not factoring in reporting, then your incentive to report will be really low (and clients pick up on that)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robert_brady\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@robert_brady<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>100% yes. We aren&#8217;t a charity, and if you want our proprietary knowledge, it has to be billed for\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>100% &#8211; Reporting is part of the service we offer. The data from PPC is simply overwhelming for most. Which is why it&#8217;s our job to take the information and make it easier to digest and pull valuable insights from \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reporting is included in our billing structure.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q9 For the multi-channel folks, do you use a platform like Google analytics to show all channels or do you report from the platform?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A mix of both. Comes down to how things are setup with the client before we took them on board.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depending on scope, separate reports may be needed for each platform, so as to not overwhelm in one mega report. Google Analytics is always part of my reporting for every platform!\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a bit of a combination of both\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>we use both. GA works as the backend bible\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you get to multi-channel, you really have to get manual with your reports to give &#8220;real&#8221; information. I think some information from Analytics can be valuable as addenda but you&#8217;ve got to make some strong attribution choices.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ferkungamaboobo\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ferkungamaboobo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Usually platforms, but some metrics from GA occasionally.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Google Analytics will definitely help you understand the full picture if you have traffic coming from a variety of sources. You need to ensure your UTM parameters are set up for success though! Pro Tip: Use the Google Analytics Attribution Model Comparison tool!\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We just report using data from the respective platform.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marccxmedia\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@marccxmedia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q10 What\u2019s one metric you wish you could stop reporting on?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>impression share\/SOV \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t have that issues as we lead and tell clients what&#8217;s important and why. Once we say profitable&#8230; clients perk up and want to hear more usually. We don&#8217;t do vanity metrics.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nothing top of mind, since I try only to report the essential metrics as it is, based on the client&#8217;s needs\/interests.\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Impressions. Especially when conversion rate and ROAS is very positive. \u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mindswanppc\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@mindswanppc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ad Spend \u00a0Wouldn&#8217;t it be nice to only have to report on profitability or CPA. &#8220;As long as you stay in a 3:1 margin&#8221; or &#8220;as long as you keep a consistent CPA between $30-50&#8221; then spend as much as you possibly can. \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timmhalloran\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@timmhalloran<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not really. If we&#8217;re the ones writing a report, we&#8217;re reporting on metrics that we feel are valuable.\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Q11 OPEN FLOOR, what question(s) do you want to ask the group on reporting?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Anyone use PowerBI for Reporting &amp; Analysis? &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coryhenke\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@coryhenke<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you all break out data by demo, hour of day, day of week at all?\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PPCChat Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elevated Marketing\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elevatedmrktng\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@elevatedmrktng<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>Julie F Bacchini\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NeptuneMoon\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@NeptuneMoon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Robert Brady &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robert_brady\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@robert_brady<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Duane Brown\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/duanebrown\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@duanebrown<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Emma Franks \u2013\u00a0<span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akaEmmaLouise\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\">@akaEmmaLouise<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Jason Stinnett\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonStinnett\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JasonStinnett<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Doug R Thomas \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ferkungamaboobo\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@ferkungamaboobo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ameet Khabra \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adwordsgirl\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@adwordsgirl<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jon Kagan \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JonKagan\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@JonKagan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Alex Peerenboom \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alexpeerenboom\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@alexpeerenboom<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>MindSwan\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mindswanppc\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@mindswanppc<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tim Halloran\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/timmhalloran\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@timmhalloran<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Esper Inbound\u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esperinbound\" data-aria-label-part=\"\" data-send-impression-cookie=\"true\"><span class=\"username u-dir\" dir=\"ltr\">@esperinbound<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Marccx Media \u2013\u00a0<a class=\"ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav\" 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