What is cost-per-click (CPC)?

By CleverSage | January 17, 2008


Cost-per-click (CPC) is a value that is assigned to a click or multiple clicks.  It is helpful in determining your return on investment when analyzing online advertising campaigns.

How is cost-per-click (CPC) calculated?

Cost-per-click is calculated by taking the overall amount of money spend divided by the number of clicks you received for that money.

Cost-Per-Click Formula

For example:

Cost-Per-Click Example

Your cost-per-click (CPC) is $50/94 clicks = $0.53 per click.

Topics: Analytics, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) |

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