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Vanity metrics vs ROI
Why we deprioritize CPM, raw reach, and engagement theater when they do not tie to owner-level outcomes.
If a metric rises when waste rises, it is not a KPI—it is decoration. We wrote this for owners who are tired of charts that look heroic while margin stays flat. ROI language should survive a skeptical accountant, not only a marketing standup.
We watch cost per qualified lead, booked appointments, incremental visits, and payback windows. Reporting hygiene matters: if you cannot explain a number in one sentence, it should not be on the first page.
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