Conversion Tracking
The process of measuring specific user actions — purchases, sign-ups, calls — that represent business goals.
Full definition
Conversion tracking captures the moment a user completes an action that has business value: a purchase, lead form submission, phone call, app install, or account creation. It is implemented through pixels (Meta Pixel, Google Ads tag), server-side events, or analytics goals. Accurate conversion tracking is the foundation of any paid campaign optimisation — without it, bidding algorithms cannot optimise for real outcomes. Privacy regulations and browser changes (ITP, cookie blocking) have driven a shift toward server-side tagging and the Conversions API to maintain data quality.
Real-world example
A law firm sets up call tracking and form-fill conversions in Google Ads. With proper tracking, automated bidding reduces their cost-per-lead from £120 to £74 within 6 weeks.
Related terms
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