PPC Benchmarks: Compare Your Ad Campaign Metrics Against Industry Standards

Explore the latest monthly updates on industry benchmarks to compare your PPC performance across key platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Facebook Ads. Access vital metrics such as quality score, impressions, click-through rate (CTR), cost per click (CPC), and return on ad spend (ROAS). Whether you’re focused on driving traffic, enhancing conversions, or maximizing revenue, our benchmarks provide the insights you need to optimize your PPC strategies effectively.

PPC Benchmarks By Industry

Choose your industry to explore PPC benchmarks and assess how your campaigns compare to others. The section features a table that highlights key PPC metrics, including Impressions, Click-through Rate (CTR), Cost Per Click (CPC), and Conversion Rate by displaying median performance, identifying the middle point where half of the companies perform better and half perform worse. It also outlines the top and bottom 25% of companies, spotlighting industry leaders and areas with the most room for improvement. This data provides a clear benchmark to strategize and optimize your PPC efforts effectively.
Marketing and Advertising
Web and Services
Technology
Sports and Fitness
Retail
Restaurants
Apparel
Construction
Finance
Marketing and Advertising
Web and Services
Technology
Sports and Fitness
Retail
Restaurants
Apparel
Construction
Finance
Metric Median Bottom 25% Top 25%
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
1.3593394614249 0.50038741060188 3.626445
CTR
Google Ads
0.044583 0.017511 0.082163
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
40.6649635 13.162149 128.40902311711
Average CPC
LinkedIn Ads
5.9132297736 2.245439 11.782935
Average CTR
LinkedIn Ads
0.004352 0.002429 0.005837
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.4971868902727 0.208926 1.0553108838921
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
0.96965428182414 0.524338 1.6893949159284
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
48.792066 13.375122 127.4507256852
CTR
Google Ads
0.047156 0.018138 0.074582
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.500685258081 0.231391 0.994239
Reach
Facebook Ads
104904 41814 500942
Conversion Rate
Google Ads
0.023898 0.017699 0.062694
Average CPC
LinkedIn Ads
6.314304 3.259347 11.782935
Average CTR
LinkedIn Ads
0.00448 0.002969 0.006277
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
1.641417 0.595289 3.824761
CTR
Google Ads
0.0463285 0.0192 0.084751
CTR (Link Click-Through Rate)
Facebook Ads
0.0101745 0.006208 0.017888
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.5271268545 0.25716309465375 1.1509478622167
CTR
Google Ads
0.0504465 0.020263 0.065914
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
0.692367263 0.460548 1.01575476
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
9.4479175134 4.8183990391329 49.067177
CTR (All)
Facebook Ads
0.0180025 0.012199 0.025428
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.59630260644168 0.32615356458392 0.76157
CPM
Facebook Ads
9.104186 5.6950489022299 20.286156
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
0.730104 0.30080344021233 1.41038
CTR
Google Ads
0.019448 0.011451 0.054346
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
27.505828318554 12.1616164152 60.377556865768
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.3918575 0.15037968667057 0.76708786232051
CTR (Link Click-Through Rate)
Facebook Ads
0.015683 0.007664 0.022957
Cost
Google Ads
3994.982183 1424.2986278757 11253.905254
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
0.61440014370542 0.279502 1.097417
CTR
Google Ads
0.042305 0.015724 0.101717
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
12.168539 3.341309 40.1296796298
Conversions
Google Ads
105.5 22 659
Cost
Google Ads
952.82371334599 486.678037 3088.5496608729
Clicks
Google Ads
1958 692 6921
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
0.52800969679037 0.2588630904 0.884644
CTR
Google Ads
0.019753 0.01364 0.030615
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
21.502842730438 10.785327 39.043355
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.4109801003 0.23247830494211 0.7584662011865
CTR (Link Click-Through Rate)
Facebook Ads
0.0121725 0.007209 0.019796
Purchases Conversion Value
Facebook Ads
27322.785 6375.91 119788.92
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
2.6121971700757 0.9155553174 6.02883
CTR
Google Ads
0.059622 0.021065 0.09675
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
65.3186635 34.580438 114.94
Cost
Google Ads
1312.8840469304 518.13 3372.463093
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.543894 0.258467 1.0097892330392
CTR (Link Click-Through Rate)
Facebook Ads
0.009528 0.00566 0.015894
Avg. CPC
Google Ads
2.1208745 0.7206638976 3.898291
CTR
Google Ads
0.051262 0.018908 0.101911
Cost / Conversion
Google Ads
36.674842 13.022277814328 120.221802
Average CPC
LinkedIn Ads
5.9043885509093 3.370316 9.05229
Average CTR
LinkedIn Ads
0.00439 0.002724 0.007713
CPC (All)
Facebook Ads
0.671126 0.21863029802529 1.236409264334

PPC Benchmarks By Business Type

Examine PPC performance metrics like Click-through Rate (CTR), Cost Per Click (CPC), and Conversion Rate across different business types such as eCommerce, Marketing Agencies, B2B, and SaaS. Our table highlights median values and pinpoints the top and bottom 25% of performers in each category, providing a clear snapshot of where opportunities lie to optimize ad spending and enhance campaign outcomes in each sector.
Agency
B2B
Ecommerce
Enterprise
Saas
B2C
Marketplace
Agency
B2B
Ecommerce
Enterprise
Saas
B2C
Marketplace
Metric Median Bottom 25% Top 25%
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
2121.5 570 4686
Total Followers
Instagram Business
1017 342 1566
Total Followers
Facebook Pages
1311.5 286 3072
Impressions
Instagram Business
3603 550 29418
Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
2079.5 419 6648
Clicks
LinkedIn Company Pages
93 13 424
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
2766 1009 6395
Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
3757 951 12544
Clicks
LinkedIn Company Pages
210 34 878
Total Followers
Facebook Pages
2032 714 5042
Following
Instagram Business
143 48 782
Total Followers
TikTok Organic
1758 117 13012
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
2091 1307 5668
Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
2573.5 525 12566
Total Followers
Facebook Pages
0 0 0
Post Reach
Facebook Pages
36194 1143 237860
Total Followers
Instagram Business
6849 886 41686
Watch Time
YouTube
266430 34200 2970000
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
4468.5 1808 14882
Total Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
190665 62760 491142
Total Page Likes
Facebook Pages
1487 519 4799
Post Reach – Organic
Facebook Pages
1498 297 16267
Website Clicks
Instagram Business
4.5 1 58
Profile Visits
Instagram Business
172 35 1947
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
2697 887 6095
Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
3943.5 797 8661
Total Followers
Instagram Business
1040 581 3659
Page Impressions
Facebook Pages
7615 559 94325
Post Impressions – Organic
Facebook Pages
4829 577 13232
Watch Time
YouTube
90150 14040 536100
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
1659 428 5139
Company Home Page Views
LinkedIn Company Pages
141 36 338
Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
2093.5 480 8644
Total Followers
Facebook Pages
4033.5 714 19277
Total Followers
Instagram Business
3767.5 756 17050
Total Followers
TikTok Organic
1522.5 85 13012
Followers
LinkedIn Company Pages
2181 1016 5930
Impressions
LinkedIn Company Pages
2710 404 7219
Total Followers
Instagram Business
0 0 0
Impressions
Instagram Business
8945 1144 61059
Watch Time
YouTube
572190 101280 4358160
Views
YouTube
5090 1942 44970

Looking for specific PPC metrics to benchmark your campaigns? Explore our Benchmark Explorer for a deep dive into PPC metrics like Click-through Rate (CTR), Cost Per Click (CPC), Conversion Rate, and Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). Compare your performance across Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Facebook Ads with industry benchmarks from over 100 industries, helping you refine and optimize your advertising strategies effectively.

Learn More: Enhancing Your PPC Strategy Across All Platforms

Are your PPC efforts effectively driving traffic, conversions, and revenue? Whether it’s Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, or Meta Ads, understanding how your metrics compare to industry benchmarks can reveal crucial insights. For example, is your click-through rate (CTR) competitive? Are your conversion rates maximizing your ad spend? With our benchmarking tool, you can easily see where your campaigns excel and where they may need adjustments.

Dive into detailed comparisons of essential PPC metrics like impressions, click-through rates, and cost per acquisition to understand what’s working and where there’s room for improvement. It’s all about leveraging data to fine-tune your strategies and stay ahead in the competitive PPC landscape.

3 Key PPC Benchmarking KPI Groups You Should Consider

Traffic-Focused Metrics

Analyze Quality Score, Impressions, CTR, Average Position, and Impression Share to assess how well your ads capture potential customers’ attention.card

Conversion-Focused Metrics

Focus on Conversion Rate, source tracking, and overall conversion tracking effectiveness to evaluate how efficiently your ads convert interest into action.

Revenue-Focused Metrics

Consider CPC, CPA, and ROAS to understand the profitability and financial efficiency of your campaigns.

Discover and Analyze PPC Benchmarks in the Databox App

The Benchmarks feature within the Databox app offers real-time insights from anonymized data across a multitude of companies. This powerful tool allows you to compare essential PPC metrics like click-through rates, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend. Quickly pinpoint your strengths and identify opportunities for optimization, utilize industry insights for strategic campaign planning, or confidently validate your PPC expertise with data-driven evidence to clients.
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Your favorite tools for measuring ad performance can be benchmarked

With Databox Benchmarks, streamline your PPC performance monitoring by using the platforms you trust. Gain a comprehensive view of how your PPC campaigns stack up against industry benchmarks, focusing on critical metrics that drive advertising success.

Databox offers two convenient ways of benchmarking: directly within our dashboards for real-time metrics analysis, and through the Benchmark Explorer for deeper dives into historical data. This flexibility allows you to maintain an overview or delve into specific metrics, connecting your data sources to visualize performance trends and comparisons across various platforms.
Google Ads CTR
google ads ctr benchmarks

Most Popularly Benchmarked Metrics for Google Ads

Use Google Ads to draw comparisons with industry benchmarks and gain insights into ad performance and efficiency. Key metrics to benchmark include Click-through Rate (CTR), Cost Per Click (CPC), and Conversion Rate. These metrics help assess ad relevance, cost efficiency, and the effectiveness of ad content in achieving desired actions.

Linkedin ads CTR
linkedin ads ctr benchmarks

Most Popularly Benchmarked Metrics for LinkedIn Ads

Utilize LinkedIn Ads to compare your campaign performance with industry benchmarks, focusing on key metrics such as Impressions, Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), and Click-through Rate (CTR). These metrics are crucial for understanding the reach of your ads, the cost-effectiveness of your lead generation, and how engaging your ads are to your professional audience.

Facebook ads CTR
facebook ads ctr benchmarks

Most Popularly Benchmarked Metrics for Facebook Ads

Leverage Facebook Ads to draw comparisons with industry benchmarks, focusing on crucial metrics such as Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), Conversion Rate, and Engagement Rate. These metrics evaluate the profitability of your campaigns, how effectively your ads convert clicks into actions, and how interactively users are engaging with your ads.

Seamlessly Benchmark, Track, Visualize, and Report on Key PPC Metrics

With Databox, you can centralize your PPC data management within one intuitive platform. Easily benchmark your PPC performance against industry standards while you monitor and visualize crucial metrics. Generate detailed reports to identify trends, make informed decisions, and enhance your advertising effectiveness—all from a single application.

Benchmark Just About Any PPC Metric Against Competitors

Customize your benchmark data by industry, company type, size, and revenue to focus on the PPC metrics that are most relevant to your campaigns. Save and revisit these benchmarks over time to monitor your progress and quickly see how your performance compares to competitors with visual, color-coded charts—green indicates where you are leading, red where you are trailing.

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Visualize PPC Performance on Your Dashboards

Viewing your PPC benchmark data can transform how you manage campaigns, but seeing how your efforts rank against those benchmarks offers even greater value. With Databox, you can integrate benchmark lines directly onto your dashboards, enabling you to include these insights in your regular reports and scorecards. This visualization helps you immediately grasp performance gaps and strengths, allowing for swift adjustments to your PPC strategies.

Expert Insights: Key PPC Metrics to Track for Optimal Campaign Performance

Unlock the full potential of your paid ads campaigns by focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) that truly matter. Our experts have curated a list of essential PPC metrics to help you measure and optimize your site’s performance effectively.

By understanding and tracking these KPIs, you can enhance your campaign’s ROI, fine-tune your bidding strategies, and better align your ads with your target audience’s preferences and behaviors. This strategic approach not only drives better engagement and conversions but also ensures your advertising budget is invested in the most impactful aspects of your campaigns.

Most Important PPC Metrics to Monitor

Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Indicates the percentage of people who clicked on your ad after seeing it. High CTRs suggest that your ads are relevant and engaging to your target audience.

Cost Per Click (CPC)

Measures how much you pay each time someone clicks on your ads. Monitoring CPC helps manage budgets and assess the cost-effectiveness of your campaigns.

Conversion Rate Rate

The percentage of clicks that result in a conversion, such as a sale or a sign-up. This metric helps evaluate the effectiveness of your ad copy and landing pages.

Cost Per Conversion

Shows the cost of acquiring a conversion from your ads. It’s critical for understanding the financial efficiency of your ad spend.

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

Calculates the revenue generated for every dollar spent on advertising. ROAS is vital for measuring the profitability of your PPC campaigns.

Total Conversion Value Exit Pages

Measures the total revenue generated from conversions. This helps in assessing the direct economic impact of your PPC efforts.

Impressions

Counts how many times your ads have been viewed. This metric is important for understanding brand exposure and campaign reach.

Quality Score

A rating from Google that reflects the quality and relevance of both your keywords and PPC ads. A higher quality score can lead to lower CPCs and better ad placements.

How Databox Benchmarks Are Shaping Industry Practices with Partner Collaborations

Databox Benchmark Groups enable businesses to compare their performance metrics with those of similar entities, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. By integrating co-branded surveys with shared benchmark insights, we help agencies understand market trends and refine strategies effectively, empowering them to make data-driven decisions and enhance strategic outcomes.

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PPC Benchmark FAQs?

Got questions about Databox and our Benchmark Groups? Browse our FAQ to learn how we can help you benchmark and compare your PPC metrics.

What is Databox?

Databox is a powerful business analytics software that allows you to create customized, interactive dashboards. It helps you gather, analyze, and present data from various sources in one unified platform, making it easier to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions. With Databox, you can also visualize key metrics, track progress towards your goals, report on your findings, set and revise targets, benchmark your performance against industry standards, and even forecast future trends.

What are PPC benchmarks?

PPC benchmarks are industry standards or averages that help advertisers gauge the performance of their pay-per-click campaigns against others in their industry or market segment. These benchmarks can cover various metrics such as click-through rates, cost per click, conversion rates, and more.

Why are PPC benchmarks important for my campaigns?

Benchmarks provide a reference point for comparing campaign results against broader industry averages. This comparison can help identify areas where your campaigns excel or underperform, guiding strategic adjustments to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Which PPC metrics should I prioritize in my benchmarks?

Key PPC metrics to benchmark typically include Click-through Rate (CTR), Cost per Click (CPC), Conversion Rate, Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), and Cost per Acquisition (CPA). The priority can vary depending on your campaign goals, such as increasing visibility, maximizing conversions, or optimizing spending.

How can I use PPC benchmarks to improve my campaign performance?

By comparing your campaign metrics to industry benchmarks, you can identify performance gaps and areas for improvement. This insight allows you to adjust your bidding strategies, refine target audiences, optimize ad copy, and better allocate your budget for maximum impact.

What kind of data can I visualize with Databox for PPC benchmarks?

Databox enables you to visualize PPC metrics across various platforms including Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Facebook Ads, and TikTok Ads. You can track and compare key metrics like click-through rates, cost per click, and conversions to understand the effectiveness and efficiency of your campaigns on each platform.

Which PPC performance benchmarks can I compare in Databox?

In Databox, you can compare a broad array of PPC performance benchmarks tailored by industry, company size, company type, and revenue. This flexibility allows you to contextualize your data analysis to reflect your specific market segment and business scale.

Do I need any technical skills to use Databox?

No, you don’t need any technical skills to use Databox. Our intuitive drag-and-drop builder and one-click templates make it easy for anyone to create and customize dashboards. Plus, we offer super support and an assisted setup service to help you get started and make the most of the platform.

How can Databox help improve decision-making?

Databox helps improve decision-making by providing real-time, data-driven insights. Our AI-powered summaries highlight key performance changes and offer ideas for improvement, while interactive features allow you to drill down into the data for a deeper understanding. This enables more informed and timely decisions.

How secure is my data with Databox?

Your data is secure with Databox. We offer enhanced security features such as Force SSO, Two-Factor Authentication, and Advanced Password Protection to ensure your data is protected at all times.

Can I create dashboards combining data from different sources?

Yes! In fact, we recommend doing this to get a comprehensive view of performance. Inside the dashboard builder, you can swap through different data sources you’ve connected and pull whatever metrics you need right into your dashboard.

Can I use Databox on mobile devices?

Yes, Databox is fully mobile-ready. You can access and view with your dashboards in our mobile app, ensuring you have critical data at your fingertips no matter where you are. Also our Databox web app is responsive and should work on most mobile devices with larger screens. But for the best experience, please use a desktop device.