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What is Cost Per Click?
Cost Per Click (CPC) is the average amount you pay each time someone clicks on your advertisement. It's one of the most fundamental metrics in paid advertising, used across Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and TikTok Ads.
Formula
CPC = Total Ad Spend ÷ Total Clicks
CPC varies dramatically by platform, industry, keyword competition, and targeting. Understanding your CPC helps you forecast budgets, evaluate channel efficiency, and optimise campaigns for better performance.
CPC Benchmarks 2026
Google Ads (Search)
£1 – £3
Varies hugely by keyword competition
Google Ads (Display)
£0.30 – £0.80
Lower intent but broader reach
Meta Ads
£0.50 – £2
Varies by audience and placement
LinkedIn Ads
£3 – £8
Higher CPC but more qualified B2B leads
TikTok Ads
£0.20 – £1
Growing platform with competitive rates
Legal/Finance Keywords
£10 – £50+
Most expensive CPC categories
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How to Reduce Your CPC
1. Improve Quality Score
Google rewards ads with higher Quality Scores with lower CPCs. Improve ad relevance, landing page experience, and expected click-through rate.
2. Refine Keyword Targeting
Use long-tail keywords with less competition, add negative keywords to eliminate waste, and match types strategically.
3. Leverage AI Smart Bidding
AI-powered bidding strategies like Target CPA and Maximise Conversions can optimise bids in real time based on thousands of signals, often achieving lower effective CPCs.
4. Optimise Ad Creative
Better ad copy and creative drives higher CTR, which improves Quality Score and reduces CPC. Test variations continuously.
5. Improve Landing Pages
Landing page optimisation improves Quality Score and conversion rates, making every click more valuable.
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