ROI measurement on the rise among search marketers

In 2005, 79 percent of search marketers measured ROI, whereas the figure now stands at 88 percent, demonstrating their increased recognition of its importance.

“Going into this survey, we expected to see a significant increase in the percentage of search marketers now measuring the ROI of their campaigns,” said iProspect’s President, Robert Murray. “Especially given the increased level of search marketer sophistication that has evolved over the past two years.”

Search marketers are themselves being evaluated based on ROI, says the survey. While 50 percent continue to be evaluated based on total sales and 42 percent on return on advertising spend, 49 percent are now evaluated based on ROI.

“Those numbers tell an interesting and encouraging story. Namely, they speak to the increased sense of control and ownership felt by search marketers, and the increased sophistication of senior executives as it pertains to search,” commented Murray.

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