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App marketing is all about the data - but how do you know what to measure? Quickly compare metrics to be sure you're tracking what matters, giving you confidence in your campaign decisions.

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Conversion rate (CVR) VS Cost per view (CPV)

Description
Conversion rate (CVR)
CVR is is a marketing metric that shows the percentage of times a user took a desired action, such as downloading an app or making a purchase.
Cost per view (CPV)
CPV is a pricing model for video ads, where an advertiser pays the publisher each time a user views their video.
Target audience
Conversion rate (CVR)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Conversion rate (CVR)

• Shows the effectiveness of a piece of content
• Highlights any weaknesses in the marketing funnel

Cost per view (CPV)

• Cost effective – advertisers only pay for full views (or a set duration)
• Indicates whether users find your video ads engaging

How to calculate
Conversion rate (CVR)
Number of conversions
Total number of interactions
x 100
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
How to improve it?
Conversion rate (CVR)

• Set clear goals for each piece of content
• Localize content to accommodate a global audience
• Sharpen your messaging and build in a clear, attention-grabbing call to action
• Keep testing and refining your creatives

Cost per view (CPV)

• Measure CPV alongside other metrics (CPM, CPI, CPCV) for the full picture
• Optimize your video ad campaigns – refine targeting, landing pages, and keywords
• Create high-quality, interesting videos
• Test different versions with your audience

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