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A Guide to Standard Events, Custom Events, and Custom Conversions

Jon Loomer

This is possible with the help of standard events, custom events, and custom conversions. In this post, we’ll focus on the following: Definitions of standard events, custom events, and custom conversions Examples of each one Explanations of how they are used General tips on how they are created When should you use each?

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Differences Between Custom Events and Custom Conversions

Jon Loomer

But one of the most common points of confusion I see is understanding the differences between custom events and custom conversions. This became especially obvious recently as I’ve written more about custom events. Custom Events To understand custom events, we first need to define “standard events.”

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Example: How to Use Custom Metrics in Facebook Ads Manager

Jon Loomer

I want to take a second look at custom metrics today and provide two specific examples of how I use them. Before we get to a couple of examples, let’s dig a little deeper into why custom metrics are important. A Share, for example, can lead to many more people seeing your post. What Are Custom Metrics?

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9 Inspiring Examples of Higher Education Institutions on Social Media

Social Media Strategies Summit

A further 39% is spent streaming video and TV on sites like YouTube, another social platform. It also gives the university an opportunity to promote highlights of its events calendar, feature profiles of former students, and get more eyes on its news stories. According to Common Sense Media , US teenagers average almost 7.5

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How the YouTube Shorts Algorithm Works, According to YouTube

Buffer Social

YouTube Shorts has had an incredible run since it was first released in 2021. It’s a natural next step for anyone who watches long-form YouTube videos to also watch short-form videos on the platform – and there are nearly three billion of those people. So, YouTube has a big task keeping content engaging.

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15 YouTube Video Ideas to Inspire Your Brand’s Channel

Sprout Social

Your brand can (and should) leverage YouTube to grow your community, maximize your SEO value and help reach your larger business goals. Use these inspiring, educational and entertaining YouTube video ideas to supercharge your brand’s channel. Behind the scenes” of YouTube’s influence. Live events. Meet the team.

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Top Tools & Strategies To Nail YouTube Competitor Analysis

Keyhole.co

What sets your YouTube competitors apart? How do they make their videos rank better than yours on YouTube? You’ll be able to watch your competitors like a hawk and reveal their hidden secrets only with a good YouTube competitors analysis tool – the staple of your toolbox. What is YouTube competitor analytics ?