Facebook Ads Key Metrics: CPM, CPC, CPA, ROAS Explained
CPM (Cost Per 1,000 Impressions) measures your reach cost — UAE averages AED 30-80. CPC (Cost Per Click) measures traffic cost — typically AED 1-5 for most industries. CTR (Click-Through Rate) measures ad engagement — aim for 1-2%+ for feed ads. CPA (Cost Per Action/Acquisition) measures your conver
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CPM (Cost Per 1,000 Impressions) measures your reach cost — UAE averages AED 30-80. CPC (Cost Per Click) measures traffic cost — typically AED 1-5 for most industries. CTR (Click-Through Rate) measures ad engagement — aim for 1-2%+ for feed ads. CPA (Cost Per Action/Acquisition) measures your conversion cost — varies hugely by industry and objective. ROAS (Return On Ad Spend) measures revenue per AED spent — aim for 3-5x for e-commerce. Frequency measures how often each person sees your ad — keep below 3 per week to avoid fatigue.
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CPM (Cost Per 1,000 Impressions) measures your reach cost — UAE averages AED 30-80. CPC (Cost Per Click) measures traffic cost — typically AED 1-5 for most industries. CTR (Click-Through Rate) measures ad engagement — aim for 1-2%+ for feed ads. CPA (Cost Per Action/Acquisition) measures your conversion cost — varies hugely by industry and objective. ROAS (Return On Ad Spend) measures revenue per AED spent — aim for 3-5x for e-commerce. Frequency measures how often each person sees your ad — keep below 3 per week to avoid fatigue.
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