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Cost per action (CPA)

Definition

Advertising cost divided by the number of defined actions, or a buying model that charges for those actions.

An example

A campaign spending $300 for 15 qualified signups has a measured CPA of $20.

Why it matters

Define the action and qualification rule. CPA can mean action or acquisition depending on the report.

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