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Common Google Ads Problem

Fix Your Google Ads Conversion Tracking

Without accurate conversion data, you're flying blind. Every optimization decision is based on flawed information.

Estimated Cost

Incalculable - all decisions based on bad data

Affected Metrics

Reported Conversions, CPA, ROAS, Bidding Performance, Attribution

Do You Recognize These Symptoms?

Conversion numbers don't match CRM or actual sales
Sudden spikes or drops in reported conversions
Conversion delays of several days
Different conversion counts in GA4 vs Google Ads
Smart Bidding not performing as expected

The Real Impact

Conversion tracking issues corrupt all your optimization decisions. You might be scaling campaigns that aren't actually working or cutting campaigns that are. Wasted budget and missed opportunities compound daily.

Why This Happens

Understanding the root causes is the first step to solving the problem.

1Tag implementation errors

Conversion tags not firing correctly due to JavaScript errors, wrong event triggers, or placement issues.

2Duplicate conversion counting

Same conversion counted multiple times due to page reloads, multiple tags, or incorrect deduplication.

3Privacy and consent issues

Consent mode, ad blockers, and privacy browsers preventing conversion signals from reaching Google.

4Attribution window mismatch

Conversion windows in Google Ads don't match your actual sales cycle, causing data gaps.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Well-intentioned fixes that often make things worse.

Not testing conversion tracking regularly

Tracking breaks silently. Website updates, tag manager changes, or platform updates can break tracking without obvious errors.

Trusting the numbers without validation

Google Ads reports what it sees. If tracking is broken, it reports bad data with no warning. Cross-reference with CRM is essential.

Ignoring enhanced conversions

First-party data through enhanced conversions improves tracking accuracy significantly, especially with privacy restrictions.

The Solution

How PerfoAds Solves This Problem

Purpose-built features to detect, diagnose, and fix poor conversion tracking.

Conversion Health Monitoring

AI monitors conversion patterns for anomalies - sudden drops, suspicious spikes, unusual delays that indicate tracking issues.

Cross-Platform Comparison

Compare Google Ads conversions to GA4 and other data sources to identify discrepancies early.

Tracking Alerts

Get notified immediately when conversion patterns suggest tracking problems, before days of bad data accumulate.

Diagnostic Recommendations

When issues are detected, AI provides specific diagnosis and remediation steps.

Prevention Tips

Best practices to prevent this problem from occurring or recurring.

Test conversion tracking monthly by completing test transactions
Set up Google Ads conversion tracking health alerts
Cross-reference conversion data with CRM weekly
Implement enhanced conversions for additional accuracy
Document your tracking setup for troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

The gold standard is comparing Google Ads reported conversions to your actual sales/leads in CRM. They should be within 10-15% of each other (some variance is expected due to attribution differences). Larger discrepancies indicate tracking issues. Also watch for: sudden changes in conversion volume without corresponding campaign changes, impossible conversion rates (100% CVR), or conversion delays exceeding your typical sales cycle. PerfoAds monitors these patterns automatically.

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