PAID CUSTOMER ACQUISITION
Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC)
Pay-per-click advertising charges an advertiser for clicks under the selected campaign’s billing rules. Cost per click measures spend relative to the counted clicks, while business outcomes require separate measurement.
PAY-PER-CLICK ADVERTISING IN PRACTICE
- Define the campaignChoose audience, offer and destination.
- Control the spendUse the actual budget and bidding rules.
- Evaluate the outcomeTrack qualified actions and contribution.
Use the agreed units, actual records and approved procedures for your operation.
A WORKED EXAMPLE
A $200 campaign with 100 clicks averages $2 per click.
That illustrative $2 average CPC says nothing by itself about how many visitors became qualified customers. The team separately reviews conversion, order value and the costs of serving the resulting demand.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR QUOTE
Agree the requirement before comparing quotes
Use the actual shipment, stock and service requirements. Record the billing unit, included work and responsibility for exceptions.
A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT
Questions about Pay-Per-Click Advertising
Does a click guarantee a sale?
No.
How is average CPC calculated?
Relevant spend divided by counted clicks.
Is CPC alone a profitability measure?
No.
Source & example notes
Google Ads: cost-per-click definition.
Sources provide background on the linked topic. Product documentation describes a particular implementation; confirm the rules, contract and procedures that apply to your operation.
Quantities, costs and scenarios are illustrative, not operating targets, approved handling instructions or guarantees. Source guidance reviewed 23 October 2026.
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