> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.atomicagi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Attribution

> See which sources, pages, and countries drive conversions so you can invest in what works

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Use this page to connect traffic activity to conversion outcomes. It helps you decide where to scale, where to fix, and where to stop spending time.

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    <strong>Important:</strong> Always compare sessions and conversions
    together. Volume without outcomes is not a growth signal.
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## Questions this page should answer

1. Which sources are actually contributing to conversions?
2. Which pages create conversion impact, not just visits?
3. Which countries are creating stronger conversion quality?

## Before you analyze

* Keep the same date range you use in Google Search and AI Search reviews.
* Start with a broad view before narrowing to one source, page group, or market.
* Compare against an equivalent previous period.

## What this page gives you

* A top conversion trend with `Total conversions` and `Organic conversions`.
* Three analysis tabs: `By source` for channel-level attribution, `By page` for URL-level attribution, and `By country` for market-level attribution.
* A table under each tab for row-level prioritization.

## How to read the top cards

Start here before going into subtabs:

* `Total conversions`: all conversion outcomes in the selected period.
* `Organic conversions`: conversions tied to organic traffic paths.

How to interpret:

* If total conversions rise but organic conversions fall, non-organic sources may be carrying performance.
* If both rise, your acquisition and conversion quality are aligned.
* If both decline, start with `By source` to find the biggest contributor to the drop.

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    <strong>Key signal:</strong> Sessions without conversion growth are usually
    a quality problem, not a scale win. Diagnose source and page fit first.
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    <strong>Example:</strong> A source can grow from 1,000 to 1,400 sessions
    while conversions stay flat. That usually means targeting or landing-page
    intent mismatch.
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## How these metrics are calculated (simple)

### Total conversions

Total conversions are the selected GA4 conversion events in the chosen date range.

### Organic conversions

Organic conversions are conversion events where source/medium attribution is organic.

### Page value

Page value is a weighted score based on page conversion contribution and session quality signals.

## By source tab

Use this tab to understand which channels and referring sources influence conversions the most.

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Focus on:

* `Total sessions` to see source volume.
* `Conversions` to see outcome contribution.
* `Avg. time` as a quality signal.

Take action when:

* A source has high sessions but weak conversions.
* A source has low sessions but very strong conversion rate.
* A source trend changes sharply week over week.

## By page tab

Use this tab to see which landing pages and content URLs drive conversions.

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Focus on:

* `Page value` for relative page importance.
* `Total sessions` for traffic contribution.
* `Conversions` for business outcome.

Take action when:

* A high-traffic page under-converts.
* A lower-traffic page over-converts and should be scaled.
* A key commercial page shows stable traffic but conversion decline.

## By country tab

Use this tab to compare conversion performance across markets.

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Focus on:

* Which markets produce the largest conversion volume.
* Which markets are improving or declining fastest.
* Whether average engagement differs by country.

Take action when:

* One country shows rising sessions but weak conversion growth.
* A smaller country shows strong conversion efficiency and deserves more focus.
* A priority market loses both sessions and conversions at the same time.

## Quick weekly checklist

1. Check top conversion trend direction first.
2. Review `By source` for biggest winners and losers.
3. Review `By page` for pages to scale or fix this sprint.
4. Review `By country` for market reallocation decisions.
5. Turn insights into clear actions with owner and deadline.

## What to fix first

| Pattern                                     | What it usually means                    | Recommended action                                       |
| ------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| High sessions, low conversions (source)     | Traffic quality mismatch                 | Rework targeting and landing-page match                  |
| High page value, falling conversions (page) | Key page is losing conversion efficiency | Refresh offer clarity, CTA placement, and intent match   |
| Strong conversion growth in one country     | Market-message fit is strong             | Replicate campaign and content investment in that market |
| Sessions and conversions both down          | Demand or channel distribution issue     | Validate campaign mix and content distribution quickly   |

## Team routine

1. Weekly: detect source/page/country shifts and assign fixes.
2. Bi-weekly: review conversion efficiency improvements by owner.
3. Monthly: report attribution-based investment changes and outcomes.

## Keep in mind

* Attribution trends are directional, not absolute causality.
* Low-volume segments can be noisy, so validate over multiple periods.
* A conversion increase without engagement quality can be misleading.

## Where to go next

* [Google Search overview](/data/google-search/overview)
* [Google Search landing pages](/data/google-search/landing-pages)
* [AI Search overview](/data/ai-search/overview)
* [Reports](/data/reports/overview)
