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Should I pause campaigns that aren't converting?
Not immediately.
First, identify where the problem exists.
Questions to ask include:
- Is the campaign receiving enough impressions?
- Is CTR acceptable?
- Are people clicking but not converting?
- Is the landing page working correctly?
- Has enough data been collected?
Sometimes the campaign isn't the problem-the offer, website, or follow-up process is.
Only pause campaigns after collecting sufficient data to make an informed decision.
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