Metrics you might be ignoring.

Tracking email performance? Don’t stop at open rates and clicks. The real ROI lies in the metrics you might be ignoring.

Here are five lesser-known measurements of email marketing performance that reveal the true long-term value of your efforts:

1. Revenue Per Subscriber (RPS)

Instead of focusing on individual campaign performance, calculate the average revenue each subscriber generates over time.

This metric helps you understand the long-term profitability of your list and highlights the value of nurturing your audience.

2. Customer Lifetime Value (LTV)

You're probably already familiar with this data point, but have you narrowed in on the LTV specific to customers who come in through email?

Comparing this to social media or paid ads can reveal valuable insights you never knew were hiding in your spreadsheets.

3. First Purchases Sourced Via Email

Many businesses think of email as a retention tool, but it's also a powerful driver of first-time purchases.

Track how many new customers come from email campaigns to better allocate resources to acquisition-focused emails.

4. Cost Per Conversion

Email is often one of the most cost-effective marketing channels you can use, but you should always analyze the data to validate that assumption.

Calculate this by dividing your total email marketing costs by the number of conversions generated specifically through email.

I bet it stacks up favorably against most of your other marketing efforts.

5. Churn Rate and List Decay

Unsubscribes are a healthy part of list management, but a shrinking email list can quickly eat into your ROI if left unchecked.

Monitor your churn rate (unsubscribes and inactive subscribers) to identify trends and take action, like re-engagement campaigns or a round of list hygiene.

Open rates and click rates are just the tip of the iceberg.

Tracking these lesser-known metrics will give you a more complete picture of how email marketing impacts your bottom line.

And, as an added bonus...

Getting them dialed in will help you make more informed decisions that significantly boost your email marketing ROI.

If two competitors are otherwise evenly matched, the one with the asymmetric information advantage will always win.

Don't stop at surface level performance metrics, especially with one of your more lucrative sales channels.

Master these advanced email marketing KPIs and you'll put plenty of distance between yourself and the rest of the pack.

Best,
Alec

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