iOS 14.5 transformed Meta advertising measurement. Shorter windows, modeled conversions, and aggregated data are the new normal. Here's how to adapt.
What Changed
- Attribution windows: From 28-day to 7-day click
- Reporting delays: Up to 72 hours for some conversions
- Aggregated measurement: Limited events per domain
- Modeled conversions: Estimates filling data gaps
Adaptation Strategies
- Implement Conversions API for better data
- Focus on first-party data collection
- Use broader targeting with less granularity
How Xplainr Helps
Xplainr provides cross-platform attribution that doesn't rely solely on Meta's limited data.
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- Meta Conversions API
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- Attribution Model Differences
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