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Cost Per Click

Cost per click refers to the amount advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their ad. It is a core metric in paid marketing and reflects how competitively a keyword or audience segment is being bid on.

Brands use CPC to measure how efficiently their campaigns drive traffic and engagement. Lower CPC generally indicates better ad targeting, relevance, and quality score, while higher CPC can signal strong competition or poorly aligned messaging.

For instance, a B2B SaaS company may pay $1–$5 per click for high-intent keywords on Google Ads, while a D2C brand might see lower CPCs on Meta for lifestyle products. Over time, tracking CPC helps optimize bidding strategy, target segments, and creative performance.