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CPC (Cost per click)

CPC (Cost per click)

With so many advertising options available for Amazon sellers, it’s important to understand how different types of advertisements work. Cost-per-click pricing is one advertising model that can be challenging to understand from the get-go. If you are not familiar with this type of payment structure and how it applies to your ads, read on for an explanation of cost per click and its advantages.

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Rather than paying a set fee for advertisements no matter how many times they are viewed, you instead pay a set price per click. So if you have a set budget for advertisement costs, understanding the cost per click will help you choose where and when it makes the most sense to advertise your product.

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What is Cost-Per-Click Advertising on Amazon?

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A cost-per-click advertising model on Amazon charges you each time someone clicks on your ad. You can think of the cost per click (CPC) as cost per action since the action is taken (a click on your ad). A cost-per-click model is different from other advertising options in that its success is measured by the number of clicks on your ad, not the number of impressions it generates.

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When your ad appears on a search engine or social media platform, an impression is counted each time someone sees it. So if your ad is viewed 10 times, but no one clicks on it, you don’t have to pay for any of those impressions. With cost per click, you only pay when someone clicks on your ad.

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CPC for Amazon Marketing

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In order to understand the advantages of using cost-per-click (CPC) advertising, it’s helpful to dive into what CPC advertising is. As described above, a cost-per-click structure charges you each time someone clicks on your ad. In this sense, your success is measured by the number of clicks on your ad, not the number of impressions it generates.

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CPC advertising essentially allows you to bid on a keyword to appear at the top of search results for that keyword. The amount you’re willing to pay per click will determine where your ad appears in relation to other ads on the page. While you won’t know the exact amount of each click until the campaign has ended, you can use estimated figures based on the current market in order to create a budget for your campaign.

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When Should Amazon Sellers You CPC Advertising?

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Overall, the cost per click is a great strategy for sellers who have a set budget for advertising and would like to maximize their return on that investment. You can choose the amount you’re willing to spend per click and then track your results to determine if it is worthwhile to continue with the campaign. If your goal is to generate more sales quickly, however, cost per click may not be the best option.

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Because this is an auction-based system, you don’t have control over where your ad appears, and it may not be at the top of the page where most customers would see it. If you have a specific product or product keyword that is generating a lot of interest, however, cost per click could be the best option for you. Customers are clicking on your ad because they are interested in what you’re offering; it’s up to you to close the sale.

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Create an Amazon Seller Account for CPC Marketing 

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Cost-per-click advertising is a great way to maximize the return on your advertising investment. This type of bidding system allows you to bid on keywords and see how much you’d be charged each time someone clicks on your ad. You can track your results to see if this method is successful for you. While cost per click may not be the best option for every Amazon seller, it can be a great strategy for sellers who have a set budget for advertising and want to maximize their return on that investment.

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In order to start selling your products on Amazon, you first need to create an Amazon seller account. Once you have your account set up, you will need to gather the information required for listing and shipping products. This includes product specifications, images of the product, and packaging details.

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