Analytics for Marketing

Cost-Per-Click (CPC)

Cost-per-click represents the cost to the advertiser every time someone clicks on their ad. Cost per click is calculated by dividing the costs by the number of clicks. Advertisers commonly use cost per click with a set daily or weekly budget for a campaign.

What it is

Cost-per-click represents the cost to the advertiser every time someone clicks on their ad.

Cost per click is calculated by dividing the costs by the number of clicks.

Cost-per-click (CPC) is a pricing model used in online advertising, where the advertiser pays a fee each time a user clicks on one of their ads.

Advertising Cost per Click explained with simple example

How to use

Advertisers commonly use cost per click with a set daily or weekly budget for a campaign. When the advertiser’s budget is reached, the ad is automatically removed from the website’s rotation for the remainder of the billing period.

What to consider

Cost-per-click prices vary and depend on various factors such as competition, Quality Score, targeting, ad form, seasonality, expected click-through-rate, ad relevance, or landing page experience.