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CPC

Definition

Cost Per Click. An internet advertising model where an advertiser pays a publisher when the ad is clicked.

Deep Dive

CPC is a digital marketing metric that measures the amount of money an advertiser pays for each click on their advertisement. It is a core component of "Pay-Per-Click" (PPC) advertising models like Google Ads.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1Bidding on the keyword "AI agents" with a maximum CPC of $2.50
  • 2Calculating the total ad spend by multiplying the number of clicks by the average CPC
  • 3Lowering CPC by improving the relevance and Quality Score of an advertisement

Related Terms

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