Attribution Models
A series on how conversion credit gets distributed across ad interactions, covering last-click, data-driven attribution, and attribution windows.
For marketers and analysts who want to make channel budget decisions by understanding how attribution actually works, not by defaulting to a single model.
What Are UTM Parameters? A Naming Taxonomy That Keeps GA4 Channels Clean
Explains UTM parameters, their link to GA4 channel groups, and how to build a naming taxonomy.
Topic noteBeginnerWhat Is an Attribution Model? Last-Click vs. Data-Driven
Explains how conversion credit is distributed across ad interactions and Google Ads’ current model options.
Main guideIntermediateWhat Is Data-Driven Attribution (DDA)?
This guide explains how data-driven attribution compares the paths of converting and non-converting users, and the data volume it requires.
Topic noteIntermediateWhat Is the Attribution Window (Lookback Window)?
Explains the default and maximum durations of the attribution window for click-through and view-through conversions.
Topic noteIntermediateWhat Are MMM and Incrementality Testing? A Triangulation Approach for Brands That Outgrew Attribution
Compares attribution, incrementality testing, and MMM, and shows how to use them together.
Topic noteAdvanced