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Click-through Rate (CTR)

Measures the percentage of people who click on a link out of total viewers.

Click-through Rate (CTR)

Measures the percentage of people who click on a link out of total viewers.

Click-through Rate (CTR)

Measures the percentage of people who click on a link out of total viewers.

Formula

Click-through Rate (CTR) = (Total Clicks / Total Impressions) * 100

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Importance of

Click-through Rate (CTR)

  1. Ad Effectiveness

CTR is a key indicator of ad effectiveness, showing how compelling an advertisement is to its audience.


  1. User Engagement

High CTRs indicate strong user engagement, suggesting that the content is relevant and appealing to the target audience.


  1. Campaign Optimization

Tracking CTR helps in optimizing marketing campaigns, and guiding adjustments in ad copy, targeting, and creative elements.

Drawbacks of

Click-through Rate (CTR)

  1. Does Not Measure Conversion

CTR measures the initial click but doesn't provide information about what users do after clicking, such as whether they make a purchase or fill out a form.


  1. Susceptibility to Fraud

CTR can be susceptible to click fraud in digital advertising, where false clicks are generated to inflate advertising costs or skew campaign data.


  1. Variable Norms

CTR norms vary widely across different industries and platforms, making it challenging to set universal benchmarks for campaign success.

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