Pay-per-performance · Australia
You win, we win: performance-based marketing
Forget agencies that charge a set fee no matter what. Our retainer flexes with your results. If we do not deliver, you pay less. If we exceed your expectations, we share in the upside.
What you get
A retainer tied to outcomes
- Fees linked to agreed KPIs, not vanity metrics
- A fixed base plus a performance component you only pay when we hit targets
- A live dashboard for leads, sales and ROI, 24/7
- Month to month, no lock-in contracts
For over a decade, we have seen Australian businesses struggle with the same fundamental problem. They invest thousands of dollars into digital marketing agencies that promise the world but deliver very little. You pay a fixed retainer month after month, while your results flatline and your account manager offers vague excuses. The traditional agency model is broken. It rewards agencies for effort, not for outcomes.
We decided to build something different. Welcome to the future of digital marketing. A model where our success is intrinsically linked to yours. This is our complete guide to performance-based digital marketing, an approach that aligns our goals with your goals. We believe so strongly in our ability to deliver measurable growth that we are willing to bet our own revenue on it. In this guide, we will show you exactly how it works and why it is the most transparent and effective way to grow your business.
The model
What is Performance-Based Digital Marketing?
Performance-based digital marketing is a pricing model where we, your agency, are compensated based on the results we achieve. Instead of a standard fixed retainer, our fees are directly tied to hitting and exceeding specific, pre-agreed key performance indicators (KPIs). These are not vanity metrics like impressions or clicks. We focus on the metrics that actually matter to your business: leads, sales, cost per acquisition (CPA), and return on investment (ROI).
It is a true partnership. If we do not deliver the results we promised, our fees are reduced. If we exceed your expectations and drive exceptional growth, we share in that upside. This simple but powerful shift ensures we are always working towards the same objective: your commercial success. It forces us to be more strategic, more innovative, and more accountable than any traditional agency could ever be.
How it works
How Our Performance-Based Model Works
Transparency is at the core of everything we do. We want you to understand exactly how our partnership works from day one. Our performance-based model is built on a foundation of clear goals, data-driven strategy, and mutual trust.
Establish Your Baseline & Goals
First, we work with you to establish your baseline metrics and set realistic, ambitious goals. This could be increasing your qualified leads, reducing your cost per acquisition, or improving your return on ad spend. These goals are unique to your business and form the basis of our agreement.
Develop Your Strategy
Next, we develop a comprehensive, multi-channel digital marketing strategy designed to achieve these goals. Our team of experts in SEO, PPC, social media, and conversion rate optimisation get to work, executing the strategy with precision.
Track & Optimise
Finally, we track everything in our real time performance dashboard. You have 24/7 access to see exactly how your campaigns are performing against the agreed KPIs. Our retainer is structured with a fixed base component and a variable performance component. This performance bonus is only unlocked when we hit or exceed the targets. It is that simple. You win, we win.
The problem
The Problem with the Traditional Agency Model
The traditional agency model, based on fixed monthly retainers, has several inherent flaws. The biggest issue is a fundamental misalignment of interests. The agency gets paid the same amount whether your business grows a little or a lot. This creates a lack of urgency and accountability. There is no real incentive for the agency to go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results.
Furthermore, this model often leads to a lack of transparency. You receive a glossy report at the end of the month filled with confusing data, but you are left wondering what impact it all had on your bottom line. At 3P Digital, we believe you deserve better. You deserve a partner who is as invested in your success as you are.
Why it works
Benefits of a Pay for Performance Approach
Adopting a performance-based model offers a multitude of advantages for your business. It moves your marketing spend from a fixed operational cost to a direct investment in measurable growth.
Maximised ROI
Because our compensation is tied to results, we are relentlessly focused on activities that drive the highest return on investment for your business.
Reduced Risk
You no longer have to worry about paying high agency fees for mediocre results. Our model minimises your financial risk and ensures you only pay for what works.
Full Transparency
With our 24/7 performance dashboard and clear KPIs, you always know exactly how your marketing investment is performing.
True Partnership
We become an extension of your team, fully aligned with your commercial objectives. Your growth is our growth.
Is it for you?
Is Performance-Based Marketing Right for You?
While our model offers significant benefits, it requires a certain level of commitment and readiness from our clients. Performance-based marketing is most effective for businesses that have a clear understanding of their customer lifetime value (LTV) and a product or service with proven market fit. You should be ready to scale and have the operational capacity to handle an increase in leads and sales.
If you are tired of the traditional agency runaround and are ready for a true marketing partner who is accountable for delivering results, then a performance-based approach is the perfect fit. It is for businesses that are serious about growth and demand a tangible return on their marketing investment.
In closing
Conclusion: The Future is Performance
The age of paying for promises is over. The future of digital marketing is about paying for results. At 3P Digital, we have built our entire agency around this principle. We are a team of data-driven experts who are passionate about helping Australian businesses achieve their full potential.
If you are ready to stop paying for effort and start investing in outcomes, we invite you to get in touch. Let us show you how a true performance partnership can transform your business.
Ready to Experience True Performance Marketing?
Stop paying for promises. Start paying for results. Let us show you how our performance-based model can transform your business.
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Why choose 3P Digital?
Partner with Alex Frew and the team
Strategy, execution and accountability
We Profile your business to uncover your unfair advantage, Plan your growth strategy to cut through the noise, and Perform against clear targets. Three phases, run as one.
Reported on leads and revenue
You see what is actually working in a live dashboard: leads and revenue, not just a screenshot of rankings. Month to month, no lock-in contracts.
Decisions grounded in data
We don't guess. We start with Profile phase intelligence: customer research, competitor analysis and market positioning. Strategy informed by data, not assumptions.
Over 10+ years we've helped more than 7,280 Australian businesses grow. As a Google Partner, we pair senior strategy with hands-on execution, then hold ourselves to the numbers that matter to your bottom line.
What happens next?
Book your call
Choose a time that works for you. We'll send a calendar invite and a few preparation questions.
Strategy session
A 30-minute call with Alex or a senior strategist. We'll review your business and recommend the best path forward.
Get started
If it's a good fit, we'll put together a custom proposal and kick off your Profile phase.