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Digital marketing terminology

CTR

Click-Through Rate

The percentage of impressions or delivered messages that generated a click.

What is CTR?

The percentage of impressions or delivered messages that generated a click.

In practical marketing work, click-through rate is used to make planning, execution, reporting, or optimization easier to understand.

How is it calculated?

CTR = (Clicks ÷ impressions) × 100

Practical example

320 clicks ÷ 16,000 impressions × 100 = 2% CTR

Where is it used?

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Answer-first FAQ

Common questions about CTR

What does CTR stand for?

CTR stands for Click-Through Rate.

What is CTR in simple words?

The percentage of impressions or delivered messages that generated a click.

How is CTR calculated?

Use this formula: (Clicks ÷ impressions) × 100.

Where is CTR used?

It is commonly used in Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, Email Marketing, Analytics.