Our process of MAA (metrics, analysis, action) allows you to optimize campaigns in just 15 minutes per day. Keep practicing MAA and the performance of your Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc. campaigns will continually improve.
MAA is part of our 9 Triangles framework, which we believe is applicable to every business environment.
There is a great article from Dennis Yu going over this concept in detail here, if you want more information.
MAA is channel-independent, and we believe that everyone, especially those in online marketing, can benefit tremendously from using it.
We use this tactic with clients both in reports, as well as in simple email updates to keep everyone in the loop (most importantly the client).
We start by picking the most important metrics (usually those that are especially good or bad; e.g. a high CTR, a low CPA, etc.). Then, we form a theory about why these numbers are the way they are; we analyze them. This can just be a few sentences.
Maybe the most important step is the final one: action. I usually write “Next steps” and then a list of bullet points showing what I am going to do or asking the client to provide information.
This simple and fast communication style with frequent light touches helps us be efficient, effective, and keep everyone in the loop.
Here is an example of what MAA could look like in an email (analysis and action is gone over in the last paragraph):
What other techniques have you used to boost your project efficiency?
Dennis Yu
Dennis Yu is the CEO of Local Service Spotlight, a platform that amplifies the reputations of contractors and local service businesses using the Content Factory process. He is a former search engine engineer who has spent a billion dollars on Google and Facebook ads for Nike, Quiznos, Ashley Furniture, Red Bull, State Farm, and other brands.
Dennis has achieved 25% of his goal of creating a million digital marketing jobs by partnering with universities, professional organizations, and agencies. Through Local Service Spotlight, he teaches the Dollar a Day strategy and Content Factory training to help local service businesses enhance their existing local reputation and make the phone ring.
Dennis coaches young adult agency owners serving plumbers, AC technicians, landscapers, roofers, electricians, and believes there should be a standard in measuring local marketing efforts, much like doctors and plumbers must be certified.