Ask What's the best free way to track ad performance?

[Newman]

A common question for beginners is how to understand which ads are working without paying for expensive tools. Many people start with simple tools like Google Analytics because it shows how many people clicked, how long they stayed on your site, and which pages they visited. You can also use the built-in reports on platforms like Facebook Ads or Google Ads, which show clicks, reach, and basic results at no cost. These tools are not perfect, but they give enough information to decide whether you should stop, change, or continue an ad. I feel they are good for learning before spending money on advanced tools. What do you think?

 

[Dean101]

It shows who's visiting your site, what they're clicking, and what actually leads to conversions. Just throw some UTM tags on your ads, and you'll know which campaigns are killing it. For social media, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn all have free dashboards with clicks, views, and engagement. Google Tag Manager is cool too if you want to track stuff on your site without messing with code. Using these together gives you a good idea of what's working and what's a flop