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Some companies use dual funnels\u2014one for direct online sales and another for service inquiries.These campaigns can run simultaneously with separate tracking and billing.Integrated systems link ad spend to both sales and qualified leads.Performance\u2011based contracts can specify separate metrics and payouts for each funnel.This blended model suits businesses that sell both products and services.What do you need to run performance\u2011based marketing?Define conversion: Identify what triggers payment\u2014sale, lead, or booking.Know your numbers: Calculate average order value, lifetime value, and margins.Align with a partner: Choose agencies or platforms that earn only when you do.Test before scaling: Validate with pilots, optimize, then expand budgets.Track accurately: Use UTM tags, conversion pixels, and CRM integration.Ensure high performance: Landing pages and ads must meet conversion benchmarks.What are the pros and cons of performance\u2011based marketing?ModelProsConsEcommerceLow risk, data-driven scaleRequires precise tracking and sufficient marginLead generationPay only for qualified prospectsNeeds careful lead validation and longer sales cyclesBothBudget allocation by result typeComplex tracking and dual funnel setupFrequently Asked QuestionsCan I use performance-based marketing without accurate tracking?No. Accurate tracking is essential. The performance model needs clear conversion events before billing can occur.Is performance\u2011based marketing more expensive?Costs depend on your margins and conversion value. Properly structured, it can be more predictable and cost\u2011effective.Who should run performance\u2011based campaigns?Businesses with clear conversion events and profit margins. Ecommerce stores and lead\u2011generation firms are ideal.GlossaryPerformance\u2011Based MarketingMarketing model where payment occurs only after a sale or qualified action.Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)Revenue generated for each dollar spent on ads.Cost per Acquisition (CPA)Average cost to acquire a sale or lead.Conversion FunnelProcess from first interaction to final purchase or lead submission. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"5 Signals You’re Ready for Performance-Based Marketing","item":"https:\/\/aokmarketing.com\/5-signals-youre-ready-for-performance-based-marketing\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]