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Why Smart E-Commerce Brands Don't Rely on MER Alone

What marketing efficiency ratio hides and what to use alongside it

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How to Answer When Your CEO Says "These Store Revenue Numbers Don't Add Up"

Why your marketing numbers don't add up, and how to rebuild trust with better data

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7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Attribution Tool

So you pick the right one the first time.

Attribution

How to Tell How Much Revenue Meta Ads Is Truly Bringing Your E-Commerce Store

Why your Ads Manager revenue doesn't match your store dashboard, and how to find the real number

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Introducing Weekly Channel Benchmark Reports

See how channel mix is shifting across e-commerce brands, every week

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Weekly Channel Revenue Share Benchmarks (March 9–15)

How revenue share shifted across marketing channels week over week.

Attribution

Marketing Analytics vs. Marketing Attribution: What's the Difference?

One measures activity, the other measures revenue

Attribution

How to Tell How Much Revenue Google Ads Is Truly Bringing Your E-Commerce Store

See what Google Ads is actually driving, not just what it claims

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7 Attribution Insights That Separate High Growth Stores from the Rest

The specific metrics that high-growth e-commerce brands monitor to make faster, more profitable scaling decisions than their competitors.

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How CAPI Helps Your Ads Perform Better With Accurate Data

What every e-commerce brand needs to know about Conversion APIs.

Attribution

How Multi-Touch Attribution Changes the Way You Value Your Email Campaigns

The data behind email's hidden role in the customer journey

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February Channel Benchmarks: Google Expands, Meta Pulls Back, and AI Search Doubles

A look at how revenue share shifted across marketing channels from January to February.

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4 Signs You and Your Team Are Ready for an E-Commerce Attribution Tool

Clarity across channels starts with better attribution.

Product Updates

What’s New in ThoughtMetric: Custom Reports, Custom Metrics, and AI Connectors

More flexibility. More clarity. Better access to performance data.

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Triple Whale’s Moby vs. ThoughtMetric's AI Connectors

Two Different Approaches to AI in Attribution

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E-Commerce Tools Using AI to Power Smarter Growth

The platforms integrating AI into performance, personalization, and revenue strategy.

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What Customers Say About the Ease of Using ThoughtMetric

Customer testimonials on ThoughtMetric’s ease of use, from simple setup to intuitive multi-touch attribution for e-commerce brands and agencies.

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How AI Fits Into Modern Attribution Reporting

Instant answers from your attribution data, powered by AI.

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8 Questions to Ask Your ThoughtMetric Data Inside ChatGPT and Claude

Query revenue, customers, products, and performance without opening a report.

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ThoughtMetric Makes Marketing Reporting as Simple as Asking ChatGPT or Claude

Make marketing reporting faster, simpler, and accessible anywhere.

Product Updates

New in ThoughtMetric: Connect ChatGPT and Claude to Your Attribution Data

Query your attribution data in natural language and get answers instantly.

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What Our Customers Love About ThoughtMetric Support

Real people helping you get the most out of your reporting.

Attribution

Single-Touch vs. Multi-Touch Orders: What 200 Brands Show Inside ThoughtMetric

If 64% of Orders Are Multi-Touch, Why Are You Using Last-Click?

CaseStudy

How Providence Marketing Group Keeps Client Growth on Track with ThoughtMetric

How unified attribution brings clarity across multiple client accounts

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ThoughtMetric vs. Power BI for Agencies

Key differences for agencies

Attribution

Why Multi-Touch Attribution Matters

How multi-touch attribution reflects the real path to purchase

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ThoughtMetric vs. LeadsRx: Choosing the Right Attribution Platform for Your Team

Which attribution platform fits your team and reporting needs

CaseStudy

How Sunbowl Systems Saves Hours on Manual Reporting with ThoughtMetric

Streamlining Attribution for E-Commerce Client Reporting

CaseStudy

Impakt Results Agency Wins Back Biggest Client with ThoughtMetric

How Accurate Attribution Helped Impakt Results Rebuild Client Trust and Prove Revenue Impact

Attribution

Ways to Easily Track Revenue From Influencer Campaigns in ThoughtMetric

How ThoughtMetric helps you accurately attribute influencer revenue across the full customer journey.

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An Alternative to Client Report Slide Decks with ThoughtMetric Custom Reports

Spend less time building decks and more time improving performance

Product Updates

Introducing Custom Metrics in ThoughtMetric

Create custom KPIs using ThoughtMetric data

Product Updates

Using the Gauge Widget in ThoughtMetric Custom Reports

A Simple Way to Track ROAS and MER at a Glance

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Breaking Metrics Down By Geography in ThoughtMetric

Using Custom Reports to Understand International Performance at a Glance

Product Updates

Inside ThoughtMetric’s New Custom Reports: Using the Funnel Widget to Find Conversion Drop-Off

A Practical Way to See Where Shoppers Drop Off

Product Updates

The 11 Different Widgets You Can Customize in ThoughtMetric

All the Widget Types You Can Use in Custom Reports

Product Updates

New in ThoughtMetric: Custom Reports

Bring your most important metrics to the front

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Choosing the Right Reporting Tool for E-Commerce Clients

What Agencies Need to Deliver Trustworthy Client Reporting

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New vs. Returning Customers: A Product-Level Analysis in ThoughtMetric

Using Product-Level Data to Understand Customer Acquisition and Retention

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How ThoughtMetric Supports 2026 E-commerce Growth

Why clearer attribution leads to smarter decisions, stronger performance, and more confident planning in 2026

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Why Agencies Are Moving Away From Platform-Native Reporting

The limits of platform-native reporting for agencies

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An Ongoing Look at ChatGPT’s Impact on Digital Traffic

What recent data reveals about ChatGPT as an emerging source of discovery for e-commerce brands

How to Spot High-Retention Products in ThoughtMetric

How to identify products that drive repeat purchases using real revenue data

Attribution

How Agencies Can Use Multi-Touch Attribution to Prevent “Meta Isn’t Working” Conversations

How agencies use better attribution to explain performance and protect paid social budgets

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How Five Different Products From the Same Brand Perform Across Channels

How product-level attribution changes the way you think about your marketing strategy.

Best Reporting Tools for E-commerce Agencies in 2026

The tools e-commerce agencies rely on to simplify reporting and prove performance

How to Tie Revenue Back to an Individual Ad

Turn ad performance into revenue clarity.

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What Is Included in a ThoughtMetric Subscription?

Everything You Get With the Platform

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How to Avoid Wasted Ad Spend in 2026

How to protect your ad dollars, eliminate hidden waste, and make confident decisions next year.

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The 3-Minute Morning Reporting Routine for E-commerce Founders and Marketing Leaders

How to get clarity fast without spreadsheets, meetings, or analysis stress.

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Channels With the Highest LTV This Year: What We Learned From Analyzing 100 E-Commerce Brands

A Year-to-Date Look at Which Marketing Channels Bring in the Highest-Value Customers Across 100 E-Commerce Brands

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How to Check the ROI of Your Email Campaigns in ThoughtMetric

The easiest way to tie revenue back to your email campaigns

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How to Set Your E-Commerce Marketing Up for Success in 2026

A practical guide to building the measurement foundation your brand needs in 2026.

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Google Ads Brought in the Most Revenue During BFCM 2025

What Our BFCM 2025 Dataset Shows About Channel Performance

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5 ThoughtMetric Features That Will Make Reporting Easier in 2026

The key features that help e-commerce teams stay ahead of shifting data and customer behavior.

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ChatGPT vs Organic Search: How Shopper Behavior Differs

What AOV and conversion metrics show about how ChatGPT users shop compared to traditional search visitors.

Attribution

Tie Real Customers to Real Journeys: Why Transparency Drives Better Decisions

A closer look at why multi-touch attribution drives smarter strategy and stronger performance.

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How E-Commerce Marketing Leaders Can Negotiate Bigger Budgets in 2026

A practical look at how better data and attribution help e-commerce brands negotiate stronger budgets

Attribution

Why Brand Awareness Campaigns Look Unprofitable Until You Turn on Multi-Touch Attribution

Your awareness campaigns are probably working. Last click reporting just cannot see it.

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ThoughtMetric Users See a 53.8% Average Lift in Marketing Efficiency (MER) After 3 Months

The Impact of Accurate Attribution on Marketing Efficiency Across 100 Brands

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Helpful Tools E-Commerce Brands Should Use for BFCM

The Tools That Give E-Commerce Teams Clarity, Efficiency, and Speed During Peak Season

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How to Track ChatGPT Product Clicks and Purchases in ThoughtMetric

Understand your store’s product visibility across emerging AI search engines.

Attribution

How Multi-Touch Attribution in ThoughtMetric Prevents Double-Counting Between Google and Meta Campaigns

Real attribution data from an e-commerce brand shows how double-counting adds up.

CaseStudy

ThoughtMetric Shows SportRx How Mid-Funnel Traffic Impacts Bottom-Funnel Conversions

Because every conversion starts with a journey.

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The 5 Reports You’ll Want to Run Right After BFCM

Set yourself up now so post-BFCM analysis takes minutes, not days.

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Channel Breakdown: New vs. Returning Customers Across 100 E-Commerce Brands

Which channels bring shoppers in, and which keep them coming back

Attribution

181 Out of 200 E-Commerce Brands Choose Multi-Touch Attribution

Data from 200 e-commerce brands reveals Multi-Touch Attribution as the clear favorite.

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Tools to Help You Improve Customer Lifetime Value

Improve retention, loyalty, and profitability by focusing on lifetime value.

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October Channel Benchmarks: Meta Surges, Direct Traffic Drops, and Google Holds the Lead

October brought plenty of movement across channels.

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The Best E-Commerce Analytics Platforms in 2026

Explore how the best e-commerce analytics tools help brands scale with clarity.

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Get Your Attribution Tracking Ready Before BFCM Begins

Track before the rush. Learn what makes your BFCM big.

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Why Every E-Commerce Brand Should Consider Post-Purchase “How Did You Hear About Us?” Survey

Discover how post-purchase surveys fill the gaps in your attribution data and reveal the full story behind every order.

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Meta’s 7-Day Attribution Window Misses the Average 8-Day Purchase

Data from 100 e-commerce brands reveals how long it really takes customers to convert

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Cart Abandonment Rates Dropped from 76.90% in October 2024 to 66.59% During BFCM 2024

Data from 100 e-commerce brands shows how urgency transforms shopper behavior

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How ThoughtMetric Simplifies Attribution Without Sacrificing Depth

What happens when marketing attribution is designed to be straightforward from the start.

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How to Adjust Your Lookback Window in ThoughtMetric

Get more flexibility in how you measure attribution across your customer journey

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Why E-commerce Brands Eventually Grow Out of GA4

GA4 can track website activity, but it struggles to capture the full e-commerce picture. Learn why growing brands outgrow GA4 and turn to ThoughtMetric for accurate, all-channel attribution.

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E-commerce Conversion Rate Benchmarks: Q3 2025

See how your marketing channels compare based on data from 100 e-commerce brands

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33 Helpful E-commerce Metrics You’ll Find in ThoughtMetric

The essential metrics every e-commerce brand should track to understand performance and drive growth.

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3 Ways To Use Product Attribution In ThoughtMetric to Prepare for BFCM

Use product-level insights to plan smarter BFCM campaigns.

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Why Meta’s Click-Through Attribution Settings Might Be Misleading

Likes, shares, and saves… Here’s how Meta counts them and why tools like ThoughtMetric give you a more accurate view of performance.

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Google Ads vs. Meta Ads: Q3 2025 Spend Trends Across 100 E-Commerce Brands

A look at how e-commerce ad budgets shifted between Google and Meta in Q3 2025 and what it means for marketers.

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Top Business Intelligence (BI) Tools in 2026

Unlocking Data-Driven Decisions with the Best BI Platforms of 2025

Attribution

Why Attribution Models Matter: A Real Example From a Small E-Commerce Brand

How two attribution models tell very different stories about the same marketing data

E-comm Thoughts

September 2025 Channel Recap: Email and Organic Search Climb as Meta Ads Drop

Based on data from 100 e-commerce brands

E-comm Thoughts

How to Create a Custom Channel in ThoughtMetric

Track offline and non-standard campaigns right alongside your digital channels with custom channels and post-purchase surveys in ThoughtMetric.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Littledata

Which Attribution Platform Is Right For You?

E-comm Thoughts

Why ThoughtMetric Doesn’t Believe in Upselling Features

It’s important to us that all customers have access to every feature.

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As Shopify Adds ChatGPT Checkout, ThoughtMetric Tracks the Full Journey

ThoughtMetric connects emerging AI touchpoints to the rest of your funnel.

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Why E-Commerce Brands Outgrow Shopify Analytics

Shopify Analytics is a starting point, but growing brands need deeper insights into attribution, accuracy, and profitability.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Daasity

Comparing marketing attribution with data warehousing for e-commerce brands

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ThoughtMetric vs. Usermaven

Comparing an e-commerce attribution platform with a SaaS product analytics tool.

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How ChatGPT Will Impact BFCM for E-Commerce Brands

What our data shows about referral links, conversion rates, and early adoption of ChatGPT traffic

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Dreamdata

Comparing e-commerce attribution with ThoughtMetric vs. B2B pipeline analytics from Dreamdata

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What Does Customer Journey Mapping Look Like in ThoughtMetric?

A Clear Look at Touchpoints, Time to Order, and Customer Journeys in ThoughtMetric

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Improvado

A closer look at how ThoughtMetric and Improvado compare, and which platform is best for e-commerce brands.

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ThoughtMetric vs. TrueProfit

Comparing attribution insights with profit tracking for e-commerce brands.

E-comm Thoughts

iOS 26 Update: What E-Commerce Brands Need to Know About SMS

Apple’s iOS 26 update changes how SMS is filtered, creating new challenges for e-commerce brands. Here’s what you need to know and how to adapt.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Supermetrics

A closer look at how ThoughtMetric and Supermetrics serve very different needs

E-comm Thoughts

Why Tracking Touchpoints Matters and How to Do It in ThoughtMetric

How tracking click-based touchpoints in ThoughtMetric helps you understand your customer journey and improve overall marketing performance

E-comm Thoughts

Customer Acquisition Costs Dropped 9% During BFCM 2024

What 100 e-commerce brands revealed about ad spend, performance, and customer growth during BFCM 2024.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Databox

Choosing the Right Analytics Platform for E-Commerce Growth

CaseStudy

Why Mount-It! Switched from GA4 to ThoughtMetric for Smarter Marketing Decisions

"Since switching to ThoughtMetric, we finally have reliable data to back up our instincts on which channels actually drive performance and which don’t."

CaseStudy

Ninja MTB Cut $5,000 of Wasted Ad Spend per Month With ThoughtMetric

"Since switching to ThoughtMetric, we’ve been able to reallocate budget to the top-performing channels with confidence, which improved ROAS by 25%."

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Metorik

Which e-commerce analytics tool is best for marketing attribution and reporting?

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. AppsFlyer

Choosing the Right Analytics Platform for E-Commerce

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Elevar

Choosing the right analytics and attribution tool for your brand

E-comm Thoughts

What Meta’s Targeting Updates Mean for E-Commerce Advertisers

Meta’s latest updates to detailed targeting are already live, changing how advertisers build and manage audiences. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. WhatConverts

A closer look at how ThoughtMetric and WhatConverts measure marketing success

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Lifetimely: Which One Is Right for Your Brand?

Comparing marketing attribution with customer lifetime value forecasting for e-commerce brands

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Adjust

A comparison of ThoughtMetric and Adjust to help you choose the right attribution tool for e-commerce or mobile apps.

CaseStudy

Smarter Scaling with ThoughtMetric: How Animals Matter Improved ROAS and Saved Time

"The multi-touch attribution models are a game-changer. They show us the full customer journey in one clean dashboard."

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Adobe Analytics

E-commerce attribution vs. enterprise analytics: which tool is right for your brand?

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs Amplitude: Which Is Better for E-Commerce Attribution?

Comparing an e-commerce attribution platform with a product analytics tool to see which one fits your business needs

E-comm Thoughts

Monitoring the Shift: Updated Benchmarks for ChatGPT Traffic

Updated benchmarks show how ChatGPT is accelerating as a discovery channel alongside search.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs Funnel: Which Attribution Tool Is Right for E-Commerce?

A side-by-side look at two marketing analytics platforms and how they differ in features, usability, and focus.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs HubSpot: Which Tool is Right for E-Commerce Attribution?

A head-to-head look at a dedicated e-commerce attribution tool vs. a full CRM and marketing suite.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Cometly: Which Is Better for E-commerce Attribution?

Choose the Right Attribution Partner for Your Store

E-comm Thoughts

Are Referral Links Driving AI Search Traffic? We Have Some Data.

What 100 e-commerce brands reveal about the link between referrals and AI-driven traffic

E-comm Thoughts

The Best Attribution Tools in 2026

Compare the top platforms shaping marketing measurement this year

E-comm Thoughts

Do Bigger Discounts Lead to Higher ROAS?

Uncovering your brand’s true discount sweet spot

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Lebesgue: Which Is Better for E-Commerce Attribution?

Choosing the Right Analytics Tool for Your Store

E-comm Thoughts

Who Needs What: Key Metrics for Every E-comm Marketing Role

Customizable Reporting for Every Stakeholder in E-Commerce

Product Updates

Making Attribution Easier with Recent ThoughtMetric UI Changes

Cleaner views and smarter comparisons for faster, more focused analysis

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. WeTracked.io: Which Attribution Tool Is Right for E-Commerce?

Smarter Attribution Starts With the Right Platform

E-comm Thoughts

Lessons and Insights from BFCM 2024

What 100 E-Commerce Brands Taught Us About Winning Q4

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. RedTrack.io: Which Attribution Platform Is Right for You?

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right attribution platform for your business

E-comm Thoughts

July Channel Attribution Benchmarks Are Here

Breaking down which marketing channels drove the most sales in July 2025

Product Updates

New in ThoughtMetric: Time Comparison Made Simple

Smarter time comparisons, no spreadsheets required.

E-comm Thoughts

Get Ready to Submit Your Product Feed to ChatGPT

Product discovery is going AI-first. Here’s how to get your brand ready.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. SegmentStream: Which Attribution Platform Is Right for You?

Which E-commerce Attribution Platform Is Right For You?

E-comm Thoughts

Guess Which Channel Still Drives 10% of Revenue? (Hint: It’s Not an LLM)

Before you write off email, take a look at what it’s actually bringing in.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs SegMetrics: Which Attribution Tool is Right for You?

How These Two Tools Stack Up and Which One Makes Sense for Your Business

E-comm Thoughts

How to Prep for the Learning Phase Before You Launch a New Campaign

Don’t wait for the algorithm to figure it out. Set your campaigns up for success before you hit go.

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Why E-Commerce Brands Can’t Afford to Wait Until Q4 to Prep for Black Friday

How a 25% spike in ad spend reveals the importance of early Black Friday planning

E-comm Thoughts

The Power of Repeat Customers and How to Build a Smarter Retention Strategy With Data

We analyzed 100 stores and found 40.9% of all e-commerce revenue comes from existing customers.

Alternatives

ThoughtMetric vs. Glew: Which Analytics Tool Is Right for You?

Which Tool Fits Your Brand’s Growth Strategy?

Product Updates

What’s New in ThoughtMetric: Product Attribution, Bundling, and UI Improvements

Product insights, easier bundling, and a cleaner interface to help you move faster.

E-comm Thoughts

How to Quickly See Which Products Are Purchased Together in ThoughtMetric

Discover the Product Combinations That Drive More Revenue

E-comm Thoughts

How to See if a Product Attracts More New or Returning Customers in ThoughtMetric

Turn Customer Insights Into Smarter Campaigns

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How to Find the Best Channel for Your Top-Performing Product In ThoughtMetric

From product to channel: how to make data-backed marketing decisions

E-comm Thoughts

Smarter Growth Starts at the Product Level

The best marketers don’t just track performance. They zoom in on the products that move the needle.

Product Updates

Unlock Deeper Insights with the New Product Attribution Dashboard in ThoughtMetric

Track product-level performance across channels and customer types to drive smarter marketing decisions

E-comm Thoughts

The Rules of E-Commerce Are Being Rewritten in 2025

4 digital shifts every brand should be watching

E-comm Thoughts

Google Is Expanding Instagram Indexing on July 10: What E-commerce Brands Need to Know

Why July 10th marks a shift in how social content appears in search, and how brands can stay ahead

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