Launching your Facebook campaign is just the beginning. The real work starts once your ads are live, and from that point on, every decision you make should be based on data. To manage performance effectively, it’s crucial to monitor the key metrics: CTR, CPM, CPL (or CPA), and the number of leads or registrations. These indicators give you insight into how well your funnel is performing and whether you're spending your budget efficiently.
Select the right date range. Make sure you're viewing a period where your ads were actively running.
Go to your Ads Manager table and click on "Customize Columns" in the top-right of the reporting table.

Deselect everything so you can start fresh.
Add the metrics that you find relevant. We recommend the following:
Now you'll have a clear, detailed view of what's really performing in your account.
Scaling too early can hurt your campaigns more than help. But if you're consistently seeing ROI above 30%, and the offer is delivering stable results (confirmed deposits, steady lead flow, no sudden bans), you can begin scaling.
The most common approach is incremental budget increases. Raising your daily budget by 20–30% allows the algorithm to adjust gradually without disrupting performance. Another proven strategy is duplicating the campaign and running it in new GEOs or with fresh creatives.
At the same time, optimization should remain part of your daily process. Start trimming out underperforming ad sets, placements, and segments. Keep the most efficient parts of the campaign and reinvest your budget there.
tip
If your Cost per Install (CPI) is too high, you may need to optimize your ad creatives, audience targeting, or bidding strategy. If your Click-Through Rate (CTR) is low, your ads might not be engaging enough.
If you've found a campaign setup that generates positive ROI and stable results, you’ve entered the next phase: optimization and scaling.
Focus next on:
example
You are running ads in Brazil for a deposit offer. Your data:
What does this mean?
Your ROI (Return on Investment) is very low and there’s room for optimization. You need to:
Avoid scaling in these situations:
On the other hand, you should scale when:
There are three main methods for scaling campaigns:
If you’re using apps, take the following into account:
No campaign delivers perfect results forever. Audiences change, competition shifts, and platform algorithms evolve. Even if an ad performs well today, it may stop converting tomorrow. That’s why continuous testing is essential. By regularly experimenting with new creatives, refining targeting, and analyzing performance data, you can adapt to changes and keep your campaigns profitable.