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Glossary term1 min readUpdated February 21, 2026

Click-Through Rate (CTR)

Definition

CTR is the percentage of viewers who click a link after seeing it. It is a core health metric for creative quality, trust, and audience-message fit.

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Why CTR is operationally important

Low CTR usually indicates weak positioning, poor message fit, or trust friction in the URL itself.

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