Campaign Analytics
After sending a campaign, analytics help you understand what worked and how to improve. This guide explains how to read your campaign reports.
Accessing Campaign Analytics
- Navigate to Marketing → Campaigns
- Click the Sent tab
- Click on any campaign to view its analytics
Key Metrics Explained
Email Metrics
| Metric | What It Means | Good Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered | Emails that reached inbox | 95%+ |
| Open Rate | % who opened the email | 20-30% |
| Click Rate | % who clicked a link | 2-5% |
| Bounce Rate | Emails that failed delivery | Under 2% |
| Unsubscribe Rate | % who opted out | Under 0.5% |
Open rate is calculated as: Opens ÷ Delivered × 100
Note: Apple Mail Privacy Protection may inflate open rates. Focus more on clicks as a reliable engagement metric.
SMS Metrics
| Metric | What It Means | Good Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered | Messages successfully sent | 98%+ |
| Click Rate | % who clicked links | 5-15% |
| Reply Rate | % who responded | Varies by content |
| Opt-out Rate | % who unsubscribed | Under 1% |
Push Notification Metrics
| Metric | What It Means | Good Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered | Notifications sent | 90%+ |
| Open Rate | % who tapped notification | 5-15% |
| Conversion | % who completed action | 2-5% |
Understanding the Analytics Dashboard
Overview Section
The top of the analytics page shows:
- Total Sent - Number of messages dispatched
- Delivery Rate - Percentage successfully delivered
- Engagement Rate - Combined opens and clicks
- Revenue Attributed - Sales linked to this campaign (if tracked)
Performance Over Time
A timeline chart shows:
- When opens/clicks happened
- Peak engagement periods
- Declining engagement over time
Most email engagement occurs within the first 48 hours after sending.
Geographic Distribution
See where your engaged members are located:
- Helpful for location-based campaigns
- Identify regional response differences
Click Tracking
Link Performance
See which links got the most clicks:
| Link | Clicks | Click Rate |
|---|---|---|
| "Book Now" button | 245 | 3.2% |
| Pro Shop link | 89 | 1.1% |
| Event details | 156 | 2.0% |
Click Map
Visual heatmap showing where people clicked in your email:
- Red = Most clicks
- Yellow = Medium clicks
- Blue = Fewer clicks
If your main call-to-action isn't getting the most clicks, consider moving it higher in the email or making it more prominent.
Bounce Analysis
Bounce Types
| Type | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Bounce | Invalid email address | Automatically removed |
| Soft Bounce | Temporary issue (full inbox) | Will retry |
| Spam Complaint | Marked as spam | Automatically unsubscribed |
Reducing Bounces
- Keep your member database clean
- Use double opt-in for new signups
- Remove consistently bouncing addresses
- Don't purchase email lists
Comparing Campaigns
Campaign Comparison View
- Go to Campaigns → Analytics
- Click Compare Campaigns
- Select 2-4 campaigns to compare
- View side-by-side metrics
What to Compare
- Similar campaign types (newsletter vs newsletter)
- Same audience, different content
- Same content, different send times
- A/B test variations
A/B Test Results
If you ran an A/B test, the analytics show:
Test Performance
| Variant | Open Rate | Click Rate | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject A | 22% | 3.1% | |
| Subject B | 28% | 4.2% | ✓ |
Statistical Significance
The system indicates if results are statistically significant:
- ✓ Confident - Clear winner, you can trust this
- ? Inconclusive - Need more data or larger test
Revenue Attribution
How It Works
When a member:
- Receives your campaign
- Clicks a link
- Makes a purchase within the attribution window
That revenue is attributed to the campaign.
Attribution Window
Default is 7 days from click. Adjustable in settings.
Revenue Report
| Campaign | Sent | Revenue | Revenue per Send |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sale | 5,000 | $12,450 | $2.49 |
| Member Renewal | 1,200 | $48,000 | $40.00 |
Engagement Trends
Member Activity Levels
After a campaign, members are categorized:
| Category | Definition |
|---|---|
| Highly Engaged | Opened and clicked |
| Engaged | Opened only |
| Unengaged | No action taken |
Using This Data
- Create segments based on engagement
- Re-engage unengaged members with different content
- Reward highly engaged members
Exporting Reports
Export Options
- PDF Report - Formatted summary for presentations
- CSV Export - Raw data for spreadsheets
- Recipient List - Who opened, clicked, etc.
Scheduling Reports
Set up automatic reports:
- Go to Settings → Report Scheduling
- Choose campaigns to include
- Set frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Add email recipients
Understanding Deliverability
Deliverability Factors
| Factor | Impact | How to Improve |
|---|---|---|
| Sender Reputation | High | Maintain low bounce/spam rates |
| Content Quality | Medium | Avoid spam trigger words |
| List Hygiene | High | Remove inactive/bounced |
| Authentication | High | Proper DNS setup (handled by system) |
Warning Signs
Watch for these in your analytics:
- Sudden drop in open rates (possible deliverability issue)
- Increasing bounce rates (list quality declining)
- Rising spam complaints (content or frequency issue)
If your spam complaint rate exceeds 0.1%, pause sending and review your content and list practices.
Action Items from Analytics
After reviewing analytics, consider:
For Low Open Rates
- Test different subject lines
- Try different send times
- Clean up your list
For Low Click Rates
- Make CTAs more prominent
- Reduce number of links (focus attention)
- Improve content relevance
For High Unsubscribes
- Review sending frequency
- Ensure content matches expectations
- Segment for more relevant content
Next Steps
- Campaign Best Practices - Improve your results
- Building Segments - Target the right audience
- A/B Testing in Journeys - Systematic testing