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CPC

Cost Per Click

Definition

The amount you pay each time someone clicks on your ad. CPC = Total ad spend ÷ Total number of clicks.

Why it matters

CPC tells you how expensive it is to drive traffic from a paid source. A high CPC with a low conversion rate will quickly drain your budget.

Example

You spend £20 on a Google ad campaign and receive 40 clicks. Your CPC is £0.50 per click.

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