{"id":188621,"date":"2025-06-16T08:04:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=188621"},"modified":"2025-06-16T08:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:06:16","slug":"content-marketing-analytics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-marketing-analytics\/","title":{"rendered":"Content Marketing Analytics, Without the&nbsp;Fluff"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intro-txt\">\n<p>Figuring out if your content marketing works is really tough. Even though we have better analytics tools each year, it\u2019s still hard to know exactly how our content leads to sales. People use multiple devices, private browsing, and often don\u2019t even click through to a website if they\u2019re using LLMs or reading an AI overview served by Google. All of this makes it hard to track what actually works.<br>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But marketers have learned something important along the way: don\u2019t try to measure everything. It\u2019s more helpful to track a few key numbers that give you useful insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will show you how to focus on the most important content marketing metrics so you can improve without getting overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-tok\" id=\"intro_tok\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"intro-title\">Contents<\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Theory vs. practice\" data-section=\"theory-vs-practice\">\n<h2><a id=\"post-188621-_euweswym631z\"><\/a>Theory vs. practice: why content analytics is flawed from the beginning<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1396\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In a perfect world, analytics would show exactly how each blog post or video leads to a sale. You\u2019d be able to see the whole path from a reader\u2019s first click to the final purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in the real world, that\u2019s not how things work. People read your content, follow you on social media, visit your site from different devices, and might buy something weeks&nbsp;later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the real world, it\u2019s very much like in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/timsoulo_i-spent-the-last-3-months-carefuly-cataloguing-activity-7325149788662857728-RyNa\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAA4j_FEBJ-6LtWbeDBK6OXr4LiCKVvlxHek\">simple chart by Ahrefs\u2019 CMO Tim Soulo<\/a>. Content marketing falls under the category of almost impossible to measure ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/timsoulo_i-spent-the-last-3-months-carefuly-cataloguing-activity-7325149788662857728-RyNa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image.png\" alt class=\"wp-image-188659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image.png 800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-645x425.png 645w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, if you want to hear more about why marketing attribution is so messy, Rand Fishkin breaks it down perfectly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/pl\/podcast\">Ahrefs Podcast<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\">\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-kx34h7hiika\" style=\"max-width:900px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:500\/281\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.200000%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer 'none';autoplay 'none';bluetooth 'none';browsing-topics 'none';camera 'none';clipboard-read 'none';clipboard-write;display-capture 'none';encrypted-media 'none';gamepad 'none';geolocation 'none';gyroscope 'none';hid 'none';identity-credentials-get 'none';idle-detection 'none';keyboard-map 'none';local-fonts;magnetometer 'none';microphone 'none';midi 'none';otp-credentials 'none';payment 'none';picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create 'none';publickey-credentials-get 'none';screen-wake-lock 'none';serial 'none';summarizer 'none';sync-xhr;usb 'none';web-share;window-management 'none';xr-spatial-tracking 'none';\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-kx34h7hiika\" data-lenis-prevent data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/KX34H7hIIkA?start=1256&amp;feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"505.8\" loading=\"lazy\" name referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/KX34H7hIIkA?start=1256&amp;feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" title width=\"900\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Tools you actually need\" data-section=\"tools\">\n<h2><a id=\"post-188621-_6oxpyjaap092\"><\/a>Tools you actually need<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1513\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a $10k analytics stack to track these metrics effectively. Here\u2019s a streamlined toolkit that covers the essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\"><strong>Ahrefs<\/strong><\/a> for traffic trends, backlink analysis, keyword rankings, and competitive SEO&nbsp;data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/google-search-console\/\"><strong>Google Search Console<\/strong><\/a> for verified organic performance insights like impressions and clicks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/\"><strong>HubSpot<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kit.com\/\"><strong>ConvertKit<\/strong><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\"><strong>Mailchimp<\/strong><\/a> to track lead generation, email performance, and conversions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/\"><strong>Buffer<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hootsuite.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7bKriDY9bgTl--HwAoxRcf_8G_xnaVGquUMs1TAdzlNwi6TTD\"><strong>Hootsuite<\/strong><\/a> to manage and analyze social engagement and audience growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/auth\/login\"><strong>ChatGPT<\/strong><\/a> or another LLM to quickly summarize data, detect trends, and write your reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"The 7 core metrics that matter\" data-section=\"core-metrics\">\n<h2><a id=\"post-188621-_nvbbr2s4x0l4\"><\/a>The 7 core metrics that matter<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1659\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to track every single thing usually makes things worse. You get too much information and not enough clarity. Instead, it\u2019s smarter to focus on the basic numbers that help you make decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These six metrics tell a complete story\u2014from whether you\u2019re creating enough content to whether it\u2019s actually driving business results. It\u2019s a distilled version <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-marketing-metrics\/\">of the metrics content marketers shared with us<\/a> last&nbsp;year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_vcv96xwfmlb8\"><\/a>1. Content output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Track how many blog posts, videos, emails, or social media updates you publish. Better yet, set an achievable monthly goal for your content output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistency beats perfection in content marketing because content results compound over time. Publishing regularly means each new post, video, or email builds on your previous work, creating a snowball effect that gets bigger and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any form of tracking will do. For instance, at Ahrefs, we use a Google Sheet that automatically compiles the output report when an article is set to Completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-content-output-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Sample content output dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-188622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-content-output-dashboard.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-content-output-dashboard-680x248.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-content-output-dashboard-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sample-content-output-dashboard-1536x560.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_2tfn4i5rbfu4\"><\/a>2. Traffic growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic growth is the most direct way to see if your content strategy is working. If you\u2019re creating content but nobody\u2019s reading it, something needs to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you see if people are actually finding and reading your content. Check how many people are visiting your site because of your content, how this number changes each month, and where the traffic is coming from (like organic search, email, or social media).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/webmaster-tools\">Ahrefs\u2019 Web Analytics<\/a> (free in <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/webmaster-tools\">Ahrefs Webmaster Tools<\/a>) shows you traffic changes for different content areas on your site (blog posts, resource pages, tutorials) broken down by traffic source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1249\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/traffic-growth-chart-from-ahrefs-web-analytics-.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic growth chart from Ahrefs' Web Analytics. \" class=\"wp-image-188623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/traffic-growth-chart-from-ahrefs-web-analytics-.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/traffic-growth-chart-from-ahrefs-web-analytics--680x415.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/traffic-growth-chart-from-ahrefs-web-analytics--768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/traffic-growth-chart-from-ahrefs-web-analytics--1536x937.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Entry page filter to see how many visitors land on your content before visiting the homepage or product pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1398\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entry-page-filter-in-ahrefs-web-analytics.png\" alt=\"Entry page filter in Ahrefs' Web Analytics \" class=\"wp-image-188624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entry-page-filter-in-ahrefs-web-analytics.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entry-page-filter-in-ahrefs-web-analytics-623x425.png 623w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entry-page-filter-in-ahrefs-web-analytics-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/entry-page-filter-in-ahrefs-web-analytics-1536x1049.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"recommendation\"><div class=\"recommendation-title\">Pro tip<\/div><div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see how much traffic you\u2019re getting from AI tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity mentioning your content, you can set the Channel filter to \u201cLLM\u201d. Keep in mind that not all of this traffic gets tracked properly\u2014LLMs don\u2019t always pass along referral data the way regular websites do (see technical <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/generative-engines-are-breaking-web-analytics\/\">details here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/channel-filter-in-web-analytics-.jpg\" alt=\"Channel filter in Web Analytics. \" class=\"wp-image-188625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/channel-filter-in-web-analytics-.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/channel-filter-in-web-analytics--680x339.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/channel-filter-in-web-analytics--768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/channel-filter-in-web-analytics--1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/channel-filter-in-web-analytics--400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><a id=\"post-188621-_39l8ckvb22bl\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Organic share of&nbsp;voice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an SEO metric that shows how often your website appears in search results compared to your competitors for the keywords you care&nbsp;about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone searches for topics related to your business, you want your content to show up, not your competitor\u2019s. Even if your traffic drops one month, a rising share of voice means you\u2019re still outperforming competitors\u2014maybe everyone\u2019s traffic dropped, but yours dropped less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/rank-tracker\">Ahrefs\u2019 Rank Tracker<\/a> automatically calculates organic share of voice for all of your target keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1568\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/share-of-voice-metric-in-rank-tracker-.png\" alt=\"Share of voice metric in Rank Tracker. \" class=\"wp-image-188626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/share-of-voice-metric-in-rank-tracker-.png 1568w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/share-of-voice-metric-in-rank-tracker--680x343.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/share-of-voice-metric-in-rank-tracker--768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/share-of-voice-metric-in-rank-tracker--1536x774.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also look at historical data to see if your share of voice is trending up or down compared to competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2002\" height=\"1368\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/word-image-188621-6.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-188627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/word-image-188621-6.jpg 2002w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/word-image-188621-6-622x425.jpg 622w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/word-image-188621-6-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/word-image-188621-6-1536x1050.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2002px) 100vw, 2002px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_qux4bs31nhqb\"><\/a>4. Referring domain growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your pages to appear in Google and in AI answer engines like ChatGPT or Perplexity, which often surface pages already ranking in Google\u2019s top\u202f10, you\u2019ll need backlinks from unique, high\u2011quality referring domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/what-are-backlinks\/\">Backlinks<\/a> remain one of Google\u2019s strongest ranking signals, so they\u2019re a reliable proxy for the authority your content earns. Because link equity flows through internal links, even a single high\u2011quality backlink can lift the rankings of many other pages on your&nbsp;site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only monitor them for assets that are deliberately designed to attract links (e.g., like data studies, interactive tools) or for pages you actively build links to. In the very early life of a site, it\u2019s normal to see few or no links at all; give your content time to earn them organically or through planned outreach campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitoring backlink growth monthly is good enough. Since quality trumps quantity here, it\u2019s a good idea to track only the links that are most likely to give you an SEO boost. If you\u2019re using Ahrefs for this, simply turn on the \u201cbest links\u201d filter in the Overview report inside <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1986\" height=\"1530\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/best-link-filter-in-site-explorer-.jpg\" alt=\"Best link filter in Site Explorer. \" class=\"wp-image-188628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/best-link-filter-in-site-explorer-.jpg 1986w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/best-link-filter-in-site-explorer--552x425.jpg 552w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/best-link-filter-in-site-explorer--768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/best-link-filter-in-site-explorer--1536x1183.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1986px) 100vw, 1986px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/link-bait\/\">What Is Link Bait? 7 Successful Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/link-outreach\/\">Link Building Outreach for Noobs [With Template]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_zi77kigjhsge\"><\/a>5. Audience growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are more people subscribing to your newsletter? Are your YouTube, LinkedIn, or podcast follower counts increasing? Growth in audience is a strong indicator of content value and long-term interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traffic can be fleeting\u2014someone might visit your site once and never come back. A growing audience means people want more of your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get that data straight from your native social media analytics for&nbsp;free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/audience-growth-chart-from-youtube.png\" alt=\"Audience growth chart from YouTube \" class=\"wp-image-188629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/audience-growth-chart-from-youtube.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/audience-growth-chart-from-youtube-680x261.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/audience-growth-chart-from-youtube-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/audience-growth-chart-from-youtube-1536x590.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_9gywevkwiwb4\"><\/a>6. Engagement on social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engagement looks different on every platform, but they all tell you the same thing: whether people actually care about your content. On social media, you\u2019re looking at likes, shares, and comments. For email, it\u2019s open rates and click-throughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news is you don\u2019t need to track dozens of individual metrics. Many platforms simplify this for you. LinkedIn bundles reactions, comments, and reposts into one \u201cengagement\u201d number. Twitter combines likes, retweets, and replies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get all this data for free from each platform\u2019s native analytics, but tools like Buffer or Hootsuite let you see everything in one place, which saves time you can use elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about perfect data here. Look for trends and make notes of what seems to be working. If your LinkedIn posts are getting more engagement than your Twitter posts, that tells you something useful about where your audience prefers to interact with&nbsp;you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1648\" height=\"1388\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/content-engagement-chart-from-linkedin-.png\" alt=\"Content engagement chart from LinkedIn.\" class=\"wp-image-188630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/content-engagement-chart-from-linkedin-.png 1648w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/content-engagement-chart-from-linkedin--505x425.png 505w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/content-engagement-chart-from-linkedin--768x647.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/content-engagement-chart-from-linkedin--1536x1294.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1648px) 100vw, 1648px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"recommendation\"><div class=\"recommendation-title\">Pro tip<\/div><div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n<p>Website engagement is messier to measure than social engagement. Traditionally, you\u2019d track bounce rate, time on site, and scroll depth. But from my experience, they can be just as confusing as helpful.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a 4-minute read data study that\u2019s mostly links can have a higher visit duration than a high-effort guide that reads in 14 mins. Furthermore, people usually skim blog posts, so scroll depth is flawed by design, and a high bounce rate can happen on your best content because it\u2019s completely normal to read an article and leave the&nbsp;site.<\/p>\n<p>To be honest, at Ahrefs, we\u2019re not bothered by these engagement metrics. I have not tracked them at any time during the last 10 years of my career, either.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there are only two useful applications of these engagement metrics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Set a benchmark and compare<\/strong>. For example, take your best guide and compare its visit duration to that of other guides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>See how content changes impact engagement metrics<\/strong>. Let\u2019s say you added some high-effort assets like videos and infographics to an article. It would be reasonable to assume that scroll depth and visit duration will go&nbsp;up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_vqfyubnwg4gd\"><\/a>7. Conversions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where content proves its business value. Track leads, free trials, downloads, newsletter sign-ups, and revenue contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for trends and correlations. For example, did a spike in traffic coincide with more product sign-ups? Did a case study drive demo requests? Document the links, even if they\u2019re not scientifically precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To monitor conversions, you can use Ahrefs\u2019 Web Analytics\u2019 custom events feature. Itlets you track interactions like button clicks and form submissions (<a href=\"https:\/\/help.ahrefs.com\/en\/articles\/11381932-tracked-events-in-ahrefs-web-analytics\">see how to set them up here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1512\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/custom-events-feature-from-ahrefs-.png\" alt=\"Custom Events feature from Ahrefs. \" class=\"wp-image-188631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/custom-events-feature-from-ahrefs-.png 1512w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/custom-events-feature-from-ahrefs--680x402.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/custom-events-feature-from-ahrefs--768x454.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to use AI like ChatGPT to run the numbers for you. Even a simple prompt like this will do the trick \u201cCalculate and visualize the correlation between [data points].\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/signups-and-traffic-correlation-chart-made-by-chat.png\" alt=\"Signups and traffic correlation chart made by ChatGPT. \" class=\"wp-image-188632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/signups-and-traffic-correlation-chart-made-by-chat.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/signups-and-traffic-correlation-chart-made-by-chat-680x240.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/signups-and-traffic-correlation-chart-made-by-chat-768x271.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/signups-and-traffic-correlation-chart-made-by-chat-1536x542.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"How to make a good content marketing report\" data-section=\"reporting\">\n<h2><a id=\"post-188621-_vciekl7exoso\"><\/a>How to make a good content marketing report<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3361\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A good report is clear, simple, and easy to understand. It should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take less than five minutes to read<\/strong>. Assume people who read your reports are busy. Lead with your most important insights and use bullet points. Save detailed explanations for follow-up conversations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be written for the person reading it (boss, client, team<\/strong>). A CEO wants to know if the investment is working. A marketing manager needs to know what to optimize. A content team wants to know what to create more of. Match your focus to your reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on useful numbers<\/strong>. Connect metrics to outcomes that matter. \u201cEmail subscribers grew 18% and convert 50% better than social traffic\u201d is more useful than just reporting subscriber count.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Include recommendations or next steps.<\/strong> Every insight should lead to action. Don\u2019t just report problems\u2014explain what you plan to do about them and be specific about next&nbsp;steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In reporting, form follows function. Anything beyond the purpose is just noise. Case in point, at Ahrefs (a $100M ARR SaaS), the monthly content report is a short message on Slack, and it\u2019s enough to keep everyone in the&nbsp;loop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-minimalistic-content-report-sent-via-slack-.jpg\" alt=\"A minimalistic content report sent via Slack. \" class=\"wp-image-188633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-minimalistic-content-report-sent-via-slack-.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-minimalistic-content-report-sent-via-slack--680x425.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-minimalistic-content-report-sent-via-slack--768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/a-minimalistic-content-report-sent-via-slack--1536x961.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-marketing-reporting\/\">Beginner\u2019s Guide to Content Marketing Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-reporting\/\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to SEO Reporting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Warning signs to watch\" data-section=\"warning-signs\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning signs to&nbsp;watch<a id=\"post-188621-_ylm2ql2l7k7c\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of running content programs, I\u2019ve noticed the same patterns repeat across industries, teams, and channels. Sometimes traffic flatlines for no obvious reason. Sometimes, a piece you poured 30 hours into gets zero love. Other times, you\u2019re doing everything \u201cright\u201d but conversions still don\u2019t&nbsp;move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is a collection of real red flags I\u2019ve run into (or helped others solve), along with how to interpret them\u2014and what to actually do about them. Treat it like a field guide for when your content metrics start acting weird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_t3l8x38onhlk\"><\/a>Stalled traffic growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-stagnant-organic-traffic-growth-.png\" alt=\"Chart showing stagnant organic traffic growth. \" class=\"wp-image-188634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-stagnant-organic-traffic-growth-.png 1344w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-stagnant-organic-traffic-growth--680x400.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-stagnant-organic-traffic-growth--768x451.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means:<\/strong> You\u2019re publishing content, but it\u2019s either not ranking, not being promoted effectively, or not aligned with topics people search for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to&nbsp;do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Re-evaluate your <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/orchard-seo-strategy\/\">SEO strategy<\/a>: are you targeting the right keywords with the right intent?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revisit your <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-promotion\/\">content promotion<\/a> playbook. Maybe you\u2019re underutilizing newsletters, communities, or partnerships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/republishing-content\/\" data-ahr=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-refresh\/\">Refresh old content<\/a> that used to work; sometimes, small updates can reignite rankings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_h2bu9dd28fls\"><\/a>High-effort content gets little attention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means:<\/strong> You may be overestimating what your audience values or underinvesting in distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to&nbsp;do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Validate big bets early: run teaser content on social or use search volume as a proxy for interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t just \u201cpublish and pray\u201d. Plan multi-channel promotion from day&nbsp;one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bundle it into a series or content hub to increase surface area and context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudden drops in organic traffic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-sudden-traffic-drop-.png\" alt=\"Chart showing sudden traffic drop. \" class=\"wp-image-188635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-sudden-traffic-drop-.png 956w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-sudden-traffic-drop--677x425.png 677w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/chart-showing-sudden-traffic-drop--768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means:<\/strong> This is often due to algorithm updates, technical SEO issues, or competitors outpacing you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do: <\/strong>we\u2019re explaining where to look for the reason for the drop and what to do next in <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/analyze-sudden-traffic-drop\/\">this step-by-step guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_aunhgdufx3uy\"><\/a>Email open rates going&nbsp;down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means:<\/strong> Your subject lines aren\u2019t resonating, or your list is becoming stale. Deliverability could also be an&nbsp;issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to&nbsp;do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you increased your emailing cadence lately? You may be overwhelming your subscribers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test new subject line formats: questions, emojis, curiosity loops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your list: remove disengaged subscribers to improve sender reputation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Segment more aggressively so emails match reader expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_kgi7cttzx9by\"><\/a>Traffic is up, but conversions aren\u2019t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means:<\/strong> This one\u2019s tricky. It could be a content problem, like attracting the wrong audience (or the same audience all the time) or failing to guide them toward action. But it might also point to something deeper: your offer isn\u2019t compelling enough, your product page isn\u2019t converting, or you\u2019re not meeting expectations set by the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to&nbsp;do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a web analytics tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/web-analytics\">Ahrefs Web Analytics<\/a> to set up a funnel consisting of each step a user has to take to go from content to sign up. This will show you where most of the visitors drop off exactly. For instance, it may mean that everything looks good to them until they see the price of the product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1076\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-step-funnel-showing-blog-to-singups-conversion-r.png\" alt=\"3-step funnel showing blog to singups conversion rate. \" class=\"wp-image-188636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-step-funnel-showing-blog-to-singups-conversion-r.png 1076w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-step-funnel-showing-blog-to-singups-conversion-r-680x418.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-step-funnel-showing-blog-to-singups-conversion-r-768x473.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_4d98wndnvsri\"><\/a>Audience growth plateau<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it means:<\/strong> You\u2019ve tapped out your current network, or you\u2019re not reaching new eyeballs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to&nbsp;do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand your reach through cross-promotions, influencer quotes, or guest appearances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiment with <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/content-marketing-tactics\/#twelve\">new channels or formats<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revisit your value prop\u2014why should people follow or subscribe? What\u2019s the&nbsp;hook?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-188621-_oi4b0fg2chs2\"><\/a>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content marketing analytics doesn\u2019t need to be complicated to be powerful. From what I\u2019ve seen, the most experienced marketers don\u2019t chase every metric. They focus on a small set of meaningful KPIs, track them consistently, and use insights to make real improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got questions or comments? Let me know on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mateusz-makosiewicz\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>But marketers have learned something important along the way: don\u2019t try to measure everything. It\u2019s more helpful to track a few key numbers that give you useful insights. 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