The Journal

Thinking on
Performance

The Journal

Plain-English thinking on performance advertising, cost per acquisition, and how to grow your brand without wasting money. No jargon, no complexity. Just clear ideas that you can use.

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May 20, 2026

What is Cost Per Acquisition and Why It Matters

A simple guide to the single most important number in your advertising account. If you do not know your CPA, you cannot know if your ads are making a profit.

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May 15, 2026

Why Simple Ads Outperform Complex Creative

In a world full of noise, the quietest voice is often the one that gets heard. Here is why clean, minimal ads get more customers for less money.

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May 10, 2026

Choosing the Right Paid Channels for Your Business

How to focus your ad budget on the platforms that actually bring in customers, instead of spreading too thin across every channel.

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