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Why Your Meta Ads ROAS Is Lying to You (And How to Fix It)

10 March 2025·Updated Dec 2025·9 min read·How-ToIntermediate
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Meta Ads inflates ROAS through view-through attribution and cross-device mismatches. Connecting your Meta Ads account to AskBiz POS data shows your true return — often 40-60% lower than reported.

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Key Takeaways
  • Meta Ads inflates ROAS through view-through attribution and cross-device mismatches.
  • Connecting your Meta Ads account to AskBiz POS data shows your true return — often 40-60% lower than reported.

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