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Learn how to use the Impression Report to track ad views and analyze campaign reach, helping you optimize Partner performance and media spend.

Overview

The Impression Report shows you how many times your ads were shown to users.

An impression happens whenever someone sees your ad - like when your banner shows up on a website or your video plays before a YouTube video, even if they don't click it.

This report helps you see how well your ads are reaching people and where they're being shown.

You can also use it to calculate how often people click your ads (Click-through rate = Clicks divided by impressions) and improve where you place them.

The Impression Report functionality is not enabled by default in Everflow.

To access and utilize this report, Impression Tracking must first be enabled for your account. Contact Customer Success to request both: Impression Tracking enablement Impression Report access Once both are enabled, you will have full access to all features and capabilities described in this guide.

Key Features

Feature Description Detailed Impression Data View individual Impressions with associated metrics and parameters. Flexible Filtering Apply various filters to focus on specific Offers, Partners, or other criteria. Value Tracking See values passed in the Impression Partner tracking link, such as Sub ID, Country, IP, and more. Performance Metrics Analyze Impression data alongside key performance indicators like Revenue and Payout. Customizable Columns Tailor your report view to show the metrics most relevant to your analysis.

How to Access and Use the Impression Report

Navigate to Reporting > Impression in the main lefthand menu . Set your desired date range using the calendar selector . Apply filters using the Add Filter button to narrow your data. Click Run Report to generate your data. Review the detailed breakdown of Impressions in the table below.

Customizing Your Report

Column Customization: Click the vertical dots and select Columns Customization to add or remove columns. Table Filters: Use the filter icon to apply additional filters directly to the report table (to filter Status). Expand Table Filters: Click Expand Table Filters to keep your filters visible while scrolling through the report.

Understanding the Data

Here are some key data points you might want to consider when looking at this report:

Column Description Date Timestamp of when the impression occurred. Offer and Partner The specific offer and partner associated with the impression. Revenue and Payout Potential earnings associated with the impression. Sub1 Custom tracking parameter that can be used for further segmentation. Country and Proxy Geographic information and whether a proxy was used. IP Address The IP address associated with the impression. Transaction ID Unique ID associated with the transaction which serves as the "click ID," generated by Everflow.

Advanced Features

Save and Load Reports: Save your customized reports for quick access later. Schedule Reports: Set up automated report generation and delivery. Export Options: Export your data in various formats for further analysis. API Access: Use the "Show API Request" feature to integrate report data with other tools.

A Real-Life Example

Let's say you're running a digital advertising campaign for a new fitness app called "FitTrack Pro". Here's how you might use the Impression Report:

  1. Open last week's Impression Report.
  2. Apply a filter for the "FitTrack Pro" offer.
  3. In the report, you notice:
    • Most impressions are coming from the United States, but there's a significant number from Canada as well.
    • Using the "Converted" column, you see Partner A has a high number of impressions but very few of them led to conversions. Meanwhile, Partner B has fewer impressions but a higher conversion rate, suggesting your payout structure with Partner A might need adjustment since you're paying for many non-converting impressions.
    • There's a spike in impressions with a specific Sub1 value, and the "Converted" column shows these impressions have an above-average conversion rate.
  4. Diving deeper, you observe:
    • A small percentage of impressions are coming from proxy IPs, which might indicate potential ad fraud.
  5. Based on this analysis, you might decide to:
    • Expand your campaign in the Canadian market, given its unexpected performance.
    • Renegotiate payout rates with Partner A since they're delivering quantity but not quality, while considering a bonus structure for Partner B whose traffic converts better.
    • Scale up the ad placement associated with the high-performing Sub1 value since these impressions are proving valuable.
    • Implement stricter controls to reduce impressions from proxy IPs.
  6. To track these changes, you set up a scheduled weekly Impression Report focused on these key metrics.

By regularly using the Impression Report this way, you can optimize your payout structures based on actual conversion data, ensure you're not overpaying for non-converting impressions, and maintain profitable relationships with partners who deliver quality traffic.

Best Practices

Keep an eye on how your Impressions compare to your Conversions to understand which views are actually leading to sales.

You can make your targeting better by looking at where your traffic is coming from geographically, while watching for proxy usage helps keep your traffic quality high.

By analyzing how different Sub IDs perform, you can figure out which traffic sources and ad placements are working best for you.