Asset Benchmarks 2026

Benchmark performance by creative and content format so teams can compare video, landing pages, guides, forms, and comparison content fairly.

Last updated March 2026

Assets Cross-Metric Benchmark Snapshot

A practical KPI stack for comparing assets. Use the conversion-type dropdown above to recalculate conversion-sensitive metrics before opening a more specific page.

MetricMedianTop QuartileWhat It Tells You
CTR2.4%4.1%Creative and message-to-audience fit
CPC$2.80$1.65Click acquisition efficiency
CVR3.4%6.2%Landing-page and offer effectiveness
CPA$82$45Cost to generate the selected conversion
CPM$12.40$7.80Auction pressure and reach efficiency
ROAS3.1x5.2xRevenue efficiency where purchase value is tracked

These ranges are a cross-asset planning baseline. Use the detail pages below for context-specific targets.

Assets Included In This Hub

AssetBenchmark FocusPrimary Median
VideoView rate, completion rate, CTR, and assisted conversion impact.24%
Landing PageBounce rate, form rate, purchase rate, and revenue per session.3.5%
Service PageOrganic CTR, engaged session rate, lead rate, and booked-action efficiency.3.4%
Location PageLocal CTR, call rate, direction-click rate, and booking or lead conversion.4.2%
GuideDownload rate, engaged session rate, assisted lead rate, and nurture progression.11%
Comparison PageCTR, engaged time, conversion rate, and assisted pipeline.4.0%
Category PageOrganic CTR, product or profile click-through, conversion assist, and revenue per session.2.1%
EmailOpen rate, click rate, click-to-open rate, conversion rate, and unsubscribe rate.19%
Static ImageCTR, thumb-stop rate, CPM efficiency, and click-to-conversion quality.1.3%
CarouselSwipe engagement, CTR, product-view rate, and assisted purchase rate.1.9%
Lead FormForm-start rate, completion rate, abandon rate, and cost per submitted lead.7.4%
CalculatorEngaged session rate, completion rate, lead rate, and assisted pipeline value.8.9%
WebinarRegistration rate, attendance rate, engaged attendance, and post-event conversion progression.13.2%
Pricing PageEngaged visit rate, CTA click rate, trial-start or demo-request rate, and exit behavior.6.9%
HomepageEngaged visit rate, next-page progression, CTA click rate, and branded conversion assist.1.9%
Product PageEngaged view rate, CTA click rate, trial or purchase progression, and assisted conversion quality.3.7%
Feature PageOrganic CTR, engaged session rate, product-page progression, and assisted signup or demo rate.2.8%
FAQ PageOrganic CTR, engaged read depth, assisted conversion rate, and next-step progression.1.8%
Directory ProfileProfile click-through, lead rate, contact intent, and assisted conversion quality.2.4%
Use-Case PageOrganic CTR, engaged session rate, product-page progression, and demo or signup assist.3.0%
Integration PageOrganic CTR, engaged session rate, signup assist, and product-page progression.2.7%
Resource HubOrganic CTR, next-page progression, subscriber or lead assist, and content-depth engagement.1.4%
Review PageOrganic CTR, engaged read rate, lead or trial rate, and assisted conversion lift.2.8%
Case StudyEngaged read rate, CTA click rate, assisted lead rate, and opportunity influence.4.6%
Blog ArticleSessions, engaged read rate, assisted signup or lead rate, and content-to-next-step progression.0.8%
QuizStart rate, completion rate, lead capture rate, and post-quiz conversion progression.9.4%
SMSClick rate, conversion rate, unsubscribe rate, and revenue per message.5.9%

Why Assets Need Their Own Benchmarks

Context changes what the number means

Asset benchmarks connect channel results to the objective and funnel stage each asset serves.

Navigate from general to specific

Each hub connects to broader benchmark context and more specific breakdowns — so you can move from a general question to a benchmark range that fits your actual campaign.

How To Use Assets Benchmarks

  1. Start with the hub — Browse the assets listed below to identify which breakdown fits your campaign question.
  2. Move into the detail page — Each detail page includes median, P25, P75, and elite-performer ranges so you can set a realistic target rather than optimizing toward a generic average.
  3. Check the methodology — Benchmark interpretation improves when you understand how the data was grouped. Check the methodology note on each detail page if you need confidence in a specific range.

How Benchmarketing reads these benchmarks

The Benchmarketing 4-Band Method. The Benchmarketing 4-Band Method reads every marketing metric against four percentile bands — P25 (bottom quartile), median, P75 (top quartile), and elite (top ~10%) — for a specific industry and channel, instead of a single cross-industry average. Averages blend brand and non-brand campaigns, $500/month and $500,000/month accounts, and unrelated industries into a number almost nobody actually has.

Where the numbers come from. The figures on this page come from the Benchmarketing benchmark dataset — thousands of curated benchmark observations across channels, industries, and US metro areas. Every statistic traces to a named source: WordStream Google Ads Benchmarks (2024), Meta Business Insights (2024), HubSpot Email Marketing Report (2024), Unbounce Conversion Benchmark Report (2024), Databox Marketing Benchmark Report (2024), AdLiftr Snapchat Ads Cost Benchmarks (2026), Ad Badger Amazon Advertising Benchmarks (2026). Benchmarketing does not publish anonymous "studies show" figures.

The Benchmarketing position. Beating the cross-industry average is a vanity milestone, not a target. Compare your number to the P25–P75 band for your specific industry and channel; if you are above average but below your industry's P75, you are leaving performance on the table.

Frequently asked questions

Why do assets have different benchmark ranges?

Benchmark performance by creative and content format so teams can compare video, landing pages, guides, forms, and comparison content fairly. Using a single blended average across all assets hides the performance differences that matter most for campaign planning.

How should I use these benchmarks?

Start with the hub to find the asset that matches your campaign context, then use the median as a baseline target and the P75 as an achievable stretch goal. Avoid using benchmarks from a different asset as your target — the ranges can differ significantly.

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