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PPCUpdated Nov 6, 2026

What is Cost Per Click (CPC)?

Definition

Cost per click is the amount an advertiser pays when someone clicks an ad. It varies by keyword, competition, location and ad quality.

Also known as:CPCpay per click

Judge the whole funnel

A cheap click is poor value if it never becomes a lead. Track cost per qualified lead and revenue alongside CPC before deciding whether a keyword is worth keeping.

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