: an instance of clicking on a link on a web page
click-through rate
also
: the volume of click-throughs on a link
clicked through; clicking through; clicks through
: to click on (a link, such as a link for a promotion or advertisement) on a web page that opens a new page or site
They have been pressing all Web sites, including those dedicated to journalism, to accept payment completely or partially based on the number of people clicking through an advertisement or even on the number of people who buy a product.—
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Recent Examples on the WebAscend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
For example, a high click-through rate (CTR) may not mean much if the landing page has a high bounce rate.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Moving click by click through a dark world, choosing paths, stopping by fountains for temporary boosts—the overworld is heavy with Heroes of Might & Magic III memories.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024
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Noun
Assessing achievement: Crucial KPIs to monitor Measuring success goes beyond click-through rates and includes a thorough analysis of conversion tracking and overall website performance.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
For example, a high click-through rate (CTR) may not mean much if the landing page has a high bounce rate.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Verb
To watch the entire lesson, click through to her TikTok, below.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 June 2024
Moving click by click through a dark world, choosing paths, stopping by fountains for temporary boosts—the overworld is heavy with Heroes of Might & Magic III memories.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024
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“Click-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/click-through. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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