Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the ratio of clicks on a link to the number of impressions (views). It's calculated as:
CTR = (Total Clicks ÷ Total Impressions) × 100%
What's a Good CTR?
- Google Ads: average 3–5%
- Email marketing: average 2–5%
- Social media posts: average 1–3%
How to Improve Your CTR
- Write compelling, relevant headlines
- Use professional short URLs (avoid long, ugly links)
- Add a clear call-to-action (CTA)
- A/B test your ad copy and visuals
- Match your message to your target audience