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Copy-paste the same dashboards that other teams and agencies use to monitor their PPC performance

SEM dashboard example overview

With this performance monitoring dashboard example, monitor specific metrics such as website traffic, conversion rates, and bounce rates. Segment or break down the data by geographical location, device type, or referral source to gain insights into audience behavior. With this dashboard example, suggest users share the data via PDF, link, or email to influence teams or clients. Present data on campaign performance, highlighting successful strategies and areas for improvement. Empower stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. With this dashboard example, answer questions like “Which marketing channels drive the most conversions?”, “What is the ROI of our advertising campaigns?”, or “How does website performance vary across different devices?”. Use the data to identify trends, make informed decisions, and optimize marketing efforts.

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Metrics and dimensions included

Customize the template’s metrics and dimensions as you like. See all available fields.

Metrics

Conversion metrics

– Cost per conversion – Conversion rate – Return on advertising spend

Engagement metrics

– Click-through rate – Conversion rate – Social media engagement rate

Visibility metrics

– Organic search ranking – Social media reach – Website visits from referral sources

Dimensions

Campaign

– Target audience – Message content – Platform/channel

Audience

– Age group – Geographic location – Interests

Time

By hour, day, week, month, quarter, or year

Features

100% custom charts

White-label

Custom metrics​

All-time historical data

Schedule email alerts​

Filters

Interactive

Goals​

Data blending

FAQs

A SEM report should include breaking down metrics by visibility, engagement, and conversion metrics. It should segment data by campaign, channel, audience, content, objective, and date to provide a comprehensive analysis. For example, visibility metrics like impressions and clicks can indicate the reach of campaigns. Engagement metrics such as average session duration and bounce rate can measure user interaction. Conversion metrics like conversion rate and ROI can be used to evaluate campaign effectiveness.
To analyze the data, follow these steps: 1) Choose metrics: For visibility, track impressions, reach, and click-through rates. For engagement, measure likes, shares, and comments. For conversion, monitor conversion rates, ROI, and lead generation. 2) Add context: Compare metrics against the campaign costs, date range, and set goals. Compare rates to industry benchmarks. For example, compare the click-through rate against the industry average to understand the campaign’s performance. 3) Segment data: Break down data by campaign performance, channel effectiveness, audience demographics, content performance, objectives, and date. For instance, analyze data for a specific campaign to determine its effectiveness across different channels or identify the audience segments with the highest conversion rates.
To build a SEM dashboard, 1) connect your Google Ads and Analytics accounts. 2) Select metrics such as click-through rate, cost per click, and conversion rate to monitor performance. 3) Segment data by campaign, channel, audience, product, customer content, objective, and date for detailed insights. 4) Add filters for keywords, ad groups, or geographic location to make your report interactive. 5) Share your dashboard via PDF, scheduled emails, or links for easy access and review.
A SEM (Search Engine Marketing) dashboard is a tool that visualizes and tracks the performance of a company’s search engine marketing efforts, providing insights into metrics like click-through rates, cost per click, and conversion rates. It is significant for businesses as it helps in making data-driven decisions, optimizing campaigns, and improving ROI. Tools like Looker Studio, Google Analytics, and SEMrush are commonly used to create these dashboards, which typically include key elements like traffic sources, keyword performance, and ad spend. Real-time data monitoring is crucial as it allows for immediate adjustments and improvements. For learning how to create a marketing dashboard using Looker Studio, check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@porter.metrics.

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