# Performance by Contract Report

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The *Performance by Contract* report shows you a wide range of tracking data broken down according to each contract. KPIs, like actions, clicks, and more, can all be found here.

#### Manage the report

1. From the left navigation bar, select **Reports** → **More Reports**.
2. Under *More Reports*, select **Performance** as the filter next to the search bar.
3. Select [Performance by Contract](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/report/viewReport.report?handle=att_adv_performance_by_IO).

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4. Below *Performance by Contract*, you can filter for the data you want to view. Select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3c5971fb7b03a98375488e97a4317afd60621298%2Fd0fbb4c2c189cdc83bc0eb8e906fa3cb66818d0a9daa1491ea48042160714ed2.svg?alt=media) **\[Search]** when you have the filters in place that you want.
   * View the *Filter reference* table below for more information.
   * You can use the icons at the top-right of the page to ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-714ed96fbe97dd08be41d878285ea207e1a5eca4%2F29b4552e4d5f089b3e6c7b4547864ed39b281eb86674b9e790a2cf6475ad7dca.svg?alt=media) **pin**, ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-aeeca7d3a6b4f5a27e82f32e26954d245d6a32f3%2Fd70ed86eb395c66eb1480260e38a0d799b87a2708276bc6bac53dbbed15ef045.svg?alt=media) [schedule](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/multi-program-reports/data-lab-custom-reports/schedule-a-custom-report), ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c58d4df3363e789fa025959ab5f1aa176673721c%2Ff3d7468700393e78a3840213e12ba38fc74407659343b125eaca91fbb08fcf19.svg?alt=media) **download** (in PDF, Excel, or CSV format), or [export the report](https://integrations.impact.com/impact-brand/reference/export-reports) ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0b806632a2bca55e3a9cac3eadc4075dea98a5bd%2F0c2b9011eed6a182249659a1714094aed00bd678d01a095033734dee2300b0d2.svg?alt=media) (via API).

#### Access the report data

You can view the report data as a trend graph or table and compare certain metrics.

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{% tab title="Trend graph" %}
The trend graph enables you to filter your report according to the core group of metrics that drives the highest value. This view provides the selected metric’s daily trends over a specific date range.

1. Select the ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c2cb550b55c51ea1eeff0acbd6f437a03b621a2c%2F60d033ae8a04c14498d5229c3c0160ac05feea7f605dbd770741793c900469f0.svg?alt=media) **\[Drop-down menu]** in the upper-right corner, then, choose a specific metric.
2. Alternate between the line, bar, and treemap views by selecting the view icon.

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{% tab title="Data table" %}
Below the trend graph is the data table. The data table provides different data points displayed in a column view. This view provides a detailed set of comparable numbers over the selected date range.

* Refer to the *Report data column reference* below for more information on the columns found in the data table.
* Add or remove columns from the report table using the ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-55f9a4ba17f1edde22510bc766728b311864c461%2Feaf620c7b74ff071d06c5e1b12bb1bd184361280cdc0ea896c3f8058c11b8532.svg?alt=media) **\[Columns]** icon at the top-right of the report.

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{% tab title="Comparison graph" %}
The comparison graph compares the *contracts* of selected rows in the data table based on the metric selected in the trend graph. This graph will show a daily trend of the selected contracts over the selected date range.

1. Select the specific metric from the ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c2cb550b55c51ea1eeff0acbd6f437a03b621a2c%2F60d033ae8a04c14498d5229c3c0160ac05feea7f605dbd770741793c900469f0.svg?alt=media) **\[Drop-down menu]** in the trend graph.
2. Select the empty checkbox next to the row in the data table for the metrics you want to compare.
   * Each selected checkbox will be displayed in a specific color that will reflect in the trend graph.
3. Select **Graph rows** to compare the selected rows.
4. Select **Clear compare** to clear the trend view.

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<summary>Filter reference</summary>

| Filter     | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Date Range | You can pull a maximum of **366 days** of data.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Network    | Filter by data source.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Group      | Filter data by [partner groups](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/reach-out-to-partners/partner-groups/create-and-manage-partner-groups).                                                                                                                    |
| Currency   | Set the currency in which you want to view report data. impact.com will convert the amounts to your selected currency.                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Show       | Add data from a large selection of choices. These data points will get added to the table report under the graph after you select ![\[Search\]](https://paligoapp-cdn-eu1.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/impact/attachments/f01cdffa431a4d75ff09c130b66974d4-d9034475259004cc4d724957e37096f4.svg) **\[Search]**. |

**Data points explained**

| Payable Clicks                          | The number of unique clicks tracked.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Ad Version                              | The number of ad revisions since uploading the ad.                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Action Cost - Event Type                | The total cost associated with driving the conversions for this event type.                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Gross Actions                           | The total number of actions (including **Reversed Actions**).                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Gross Actions - Event Type              | The total number of actions (including **Reversed Actions**) by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Gross Action Cost                       | The total cost of **Locked** and **Open-Ended Actions** plus **Reversed Action Cost**.                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Gross Action Costs - Event Type         | The total cost of **Locked** and **Open-Ended Actions** plus **Reversed Action Cost** by event type.                                                                                                                                                        |
| Network                                 | A [third-party network](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/cross-channel-performance-insights/configure-affiliate-networks-for-deduplication) that won actions during the period specified for this report. |
| Cost per Action (CPA)                   | Total **Cost of Actions** divided by number of actions.                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Cost per Action (CPA) - Event Type      | Total **Cost of Actions** divided by number of actions by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Imported Cost                           | The **Cost of Actions** imported from third-party tracking systems.                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Click Through Rate                      | The number of **Clicks** divided by the total number of **Impressions**.                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Conversion Rate                         | The number of actions divided by the total number of clicks across your programe.                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Conversion Rate - Event Type            | The number of actions divided by the total number of clicks for this event type.                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)               | This number represents **Revenue** divided by **Total Cost**.                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) - Event Type  | This number represents **Revenue** divided by **Total Cost** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Return on Investment (ROI)              | This number represents **Revenue** divided by **Total Business Cost**.                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Return on Investment (ROI) - Event Type | This number represents **Revenue** divided by **Total Business Cost** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Average Order Value (AOV)               | The total revenue of sale actions divided by the number of sale actions.                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Average Order Value (AOV) - Event Type  | The total revenue of sale actions divided by the number of sale actions by event type.                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Margin                                  | This number represents **Revenue** minus **Goods Cost**.                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Margin - Event Type                     | This number represents **Revenue** minus **Goods Cost** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Total Business Cost                     | The total **Cost of Goods** plus **Total Cost**.                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Total Business Cost - Event Type        | The total **Cost of Goods** plus **Total Cost** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Discount                                | The discounted amount captured at conversion.                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Client Cost                             | **Client Cost** charged by an Agency plus **Total Cost**.                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| Discount Rate                           | The percentage discount calculated as **Discount** divided by **Revenue**.                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Discount Rate - Event Type              | The percentage discount calculated as **Discount** divided by **Revenue** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Item Count                              | The number of products in the basket captured at conversion.                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| Goods Cost                              | The total cost of products in the basket captured at conversion.                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Goods Cost - Event Type                 | The total cost of products in the basket captured at conversion by event type.                                                                                                                                                                              |
| Revenue - Event Type                    | The total revenue per by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Reversed Revenue                        | The total revenue of **Reversed Actions**.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Reversed Revenue - Event Type           | The total revenue of **Reversed Actions** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Reversed Actions                        | The number of conversions that have been [reversed](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/actions-and-payouts/payouts/approve-reverse-and-modify-pending-payouts-for-actions) across your program.             |
| Reversed Actions - Event Type           | The number of conversions that have been [reversed](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/actions-and-payouts/payouts/approve-reverse-and-modify-pending-payouts-for-actions) by event type.                   |
| Reversed Action Cost                    | The total **Action Cost** of **Reversed Actions**.                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Reversed Action Cost - Event Type       | The total **Action Cost** of **Reversed Actions** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Reversal Rate                           | The number of reversals divided by the number of **Total Actions**.                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Reversal Rate - Event Type              | The number of reversals divided by the number of **Total Actions** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Raw Impressions                         | The total number of times the ad was displayed on a user's screen.                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Raw Clicks                              | The total number of clicks tracked.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Open-Ended Actions                      | The total number of [*pending*](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/actions-and-payouts/understand-the-action-life-cycle-and-finance) actions.                                                               |
| Open-Ended Actions - Event Type         | The total number of *pending* actions by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Confirmed Actions                       | The total number of [*approved*](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/actions-and-payouts/understand-the-action-life-cycle-and-finance) actions.                                                              |
| Confirmed Actions - Event Type          | The total number of *approved* actions by event type.                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Gross Revenue                           | The total *processing* and *locked* **Revenue** plus **Reversed Revenue**.                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Gross Revenue - Event Type              | The total *processing* and *locked* **Revenue** plus **Reversed Revenue** by event type.                                                                                                                                                                    |
| Answered Calls                          | The number of tracked phone calls with a `CallStatus` of `ANSWERED`.                                                                                                                                                                                        |

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<summary>Report data column reference</summary>

| Contracts   | The governing contract that has driven the performance data for that row.                                                                     |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Partners    | The number of partners that have agreed to the contract for that row.                                                                         |
| Impressions | The number of audience members that viewed content.                                                                                           |
| Clicks      | The total number of link clicks that took the partners' audience to your landing page.                                                        |
| Actions     | The total number of conversions (sales, app installs, etc.) tracked for a particular contract. This number excludes any reversed conversions. |
| Revenue     | The total revenue of all driven actions for this contract within the date range.                                                              |
| Action Cost | The amount of compensation paid to partners associated with a specific contract for driving the traffic that resulted in conversions.         |
| Click Cost  | The aggregated value of the amount due to partners for driving clicks.                                                                        |
| Other Cost  | Additional costs associated with performance bonuses, make-good payments, and placement fees.                                                 |
| Total Cost  | The total amount paid out for this contract over the selected period, i.e., the sum of your *Action Cost*, *Click Cost*, and *Other Cost*.    |
| CPC         | The Cost Per Click. The total cost divided by the total number of clicks.                                                                     |

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