Glossary

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C

Canonical URL

The preferred version of a page when duplicates exist, set to consolidate signals.

Topics: SEO and CRO

CMS (content management system)

Software used to create and manage website content. WordPress is the most common CMS.

Topics: Websites

Competition

The density of advertisers bidding on this keyword for their ads on the national level.

Topics: SEO and CRO, Digital Ads

Conversion

A meaningful action taken after seeing an ad, such as a purchase, form submit or phone call.

Topics: Digital Advertising

Conversion rate

The percentage of visits or clicks that result in a conversion.

Topics: Digital Advertising

Core Web Vitals

Google metrics for loading, interactivity and visual stability used to evaluate page experience.

Topics: SEO and CRO

CPC (cost per click)

The average amount you pay each time someone clicks your ad.

Topics: Digital Advertising

CPM (cost per mille)

The cost to deliver one thousand ad impressions.

Topics: Digital Advertising

Creative concept

The central idea that ties campaign visuals and messages together.

Topics: Graphic Design

CRM (customer relationship management)

A system for managing contacts, deals and communications across the customer lifecycle.

Topics: Marketing Automation and Reporting

CRO (conversion rate optimisation)

Improving pages and user journeys to increase the percentage of visitors who convert.

Topics: SEO and CRO

CTR (click through rate)

The percentage of impressions that resulted in a click. Calculated as clicks divided by impressions.

Topics: Digital Advertising