Analytics & Performance Optimization Flashcards
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What is 'assisted conversion' in multi-channel funnel reports?
Answer: A channel that appeared in the conversion path but was not the last touchpoint before purchase
An assisted conversion occurs when a channel is part of the customer's journey but is not the final click before the purchase, giving it partial credit for the conversion.
A product page has high traffic but very low 'Add to Cart' rate. Which optimization should be tested first?
Answer: Testing product imagery, descriptions, and social proof elements on the page
Low Add-to-Cart rates with high traffic signal a persuasion problem on the page itself, making content and trust elements the primary optimization lever.
What does a high 'Return on Ad Spend' (ROAS) with a low profit margin likely indicate?
Answer: Revenue is being generated but profitability may still be poor due to high COGS or other costs
ROAS measures revenue generated per ad dollar but ignores product costs, so a high ROAS with thin margins may still result in unprofitable campaigns.
Which segmentation approach allows an ecommerce analyst to identify high-value customers based on recency, frequency, and monetary behavior?
Answer: RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis
RFM analysis scores customers on how recently they purchased, how often they buy, and how much they spend, enabling targeted retention and upsell strategies.
What is the 'North Star Metric' concept as applied in ecommerce analytics?
Answer: A single metric that best captures the core value delivered to customers and predicts long-term growth
The North Star Metric is the one KPI that best represents sustainable growth and customer value creation, aligning the entire team around a shared goal.
When analyzing an ecommerce funnel, a 90% drop-off between 'Add to Cart' and 'Begin Checkout' most likely indicates:
Answer: Friction or distrust at the cart review stage, such as unexpected costs or forced account creation
A major drop between cart and checkout initiation commonly results from unexpected shipping costs, mandatory account creation, or lack of trust signals at that step.
What is the purpose of 'UTM parameters' in ecommerce analytics?
Answer: To tag URLs so analytics platforms can identify the source, medium, and campaign driving traffic
UTM parameters are URL tags (source, medium, campaign, etc.) that allow analytics platforms to accurately attribute traffic and conversions to specific marketing efforts.