Question 1

What is the difference between ROAS and ROI?

Accepted Answer

ROAS = Revenue / Ad Spend (ignores product costs). ROI = Net Profit / Investment × 100 (accounts for all costs). A campaign can show a high ROAS but negative ROI if margins are thin. Example: $1,000 ad spend → $3,000 revenue sounds like 3x ROAS success, but if COGS is $2,500, net profit is -$500 (negative ROI). Always track both.

Question 2

Why does my ROAS look good but I'm not profitable?

Accepted Answer

Because ROAS only measures revenue, not profit. High ROAS with low margins = not profitable. Also watch for: attribution window gaps (sales counted in ROAS that ads didn't actually cause), return rates reducing effective revenue, and overhead costs not factored in. Calculate break-even ROAS from your actual margin, then set that as your minimum acceptable ROAS target.

Question 3

What ROAS should I target for Facebook ads?

Accepted Answer

Your target ROAS should be at least your break-even ROAS plus a buffer for profit. If break-even is 2.5x (40% margin), target 3.5–4x to maintain a healthy profit margin after ad spend. Many e-commerce brands set a target ROAS (tROAS) of 3–5x in their Meta/Google campaigns and let the algorithm optimize toward it.

Question 4

How do I improve ROAS?

Accepted Answer

Improve ROAS by: (1) improving ad creative and copy CTR, (2) tightening audience targeting to higher-intent segments, (3) improving landing page conversion rate, (4) increasing average order value via bundles/upsells (same ad spend, more revenue), (5) reducing COGS to lower break-even ROAS, and (6) retargeting warm audiences who already know your brand.

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