View-Through Conversion
A conversion that occurs after a user views an ad but doesn't click on it.
A conversion that occurs after a user views an ad but doesn't click on it.
Why It Matters
View-through conversions reveal the hidden value of brand awareness advertising. Many customers see ads, don't click, but later convert through direct or organic channels. Without VTC tracking, video and display campaigns look underperforming when they're actually driving significant value.
Practical Example
Scenario
A user sees a YouTube ad for a furniture brand but doesn't click. Three days later, they Google the brand name and purchase.
Result
With view-through tracking enabled, YouTube gets credit for the conversion, revealing that the YouTube campaign is actually driving brand searches.
Pro Tips
- 1Use shorter view-through windows (1-7 days) to focus on more directly influenced conversions
- 2Track VTC separately from CTC—report them side by side, don't just blend them
- 3VTC is especially important for video and display campaigns where CTR is naturally low
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