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Click Through Rate (CTR)

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Definition of 'Click Through Rate (CTR)'

The percent of individuals viewing a Web page who click on a specific banner ad appearing on the page.
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Investopedia explains 'Click Through Rate (CTR)'

Overall click-through rates have declined substantially since the early days of electronic commerce on the Web.

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