What Are KPI, CPC, CPM, and SEO? —15 Marketing Abbreviations Defined
Here is a list of 15 digital marketing acronyms you should be familiar with because it's simple to become confused by Internet marketing if you don't speak the language.
1. Search engine optimization is step one
Increasing your website's organic (unpaid) rating in search engine results pages involves several techniques known as SEO (SERPs). The creation of pertinent (and useful) content for your website (blogs, articles, videos, etc.), keyword optimization, the usage of internal links, obtaining backlinks from reliable sources, enhancing site speed, and developing brand trust are all common SEO techniques. It is an essential component of any content marketing strategy and may support your marketing plan over the long run.
A highlighted snippet chance is another benefit of search engine optimization for your material. The brief copy blocks that are displayed at the top of search engine results are known as featured snippets. When one of your pieces of material is extracted, the page where the context is found is displayed beneath the solution. You may take advantage of these chances by responding to inquiries from searchers.
2. Search engine results page, or SERP
This is the page a search engine, such as Google or Bing, uses to display the findings of a search. For instance, the SERP displays the results that algorithms have determined to be the most user-friendly and useful in addressing the query "what is brand awareness?" Both sponsored and organic (unpaid) results can be seen on the SERP. SEO may help a website rank higher organically on search engine results pages. Ranking better on SERPs mostly depends on having a Google My Business profile.
3. Pay Per Click, or PPC
In this type of paid digital advertising, the advertiser is charged a fee each time a user clicks on their advertisement. Search engine advertising is one of the most often used PPC models (i.e. the compensated advertisements that appear at the top and bottom of search engine results pages). PPC advertising on search engines aids marketers in increasing their exposure in pertinent internet searches and sending high-quality visitors to their websites.
4. Search engine marketing (SEM)
Internet marketing techniques known as SEM increase a website's exposure in search engines, resulting in more (and better-quality) online traffic. While SEM used to be a catch-all term for a range of search engine marketing techniques, it's now more frequently used to refer to paid advertising (PPC). PPC is available on Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
5. Cost Per Click
The cost per click (CPC) is the amount an advertiser shells out each time a web user clicks on one of their digital ads. The cost of the marketing campaign is divided by the total number of clicks to arrive at this amount. By employing clever bidding techniques and raising the caliber of their advertising and landing pages, marketers may reduce their CPC in PPC campaigns.
6. Cost Per Lead, or CPL
This is the price you pay to find a fresh lead or a person who has shown interest in working with you. The person could have expressed interest by calling, filling out a form, signing up, etc. The cost of the marketing campaign is divided by the total number of leads to arrive at the CPC.
7. Cost Per Acquisition or CPA
CPA stands for the expense of getting a new client or transaction. While CPA and CPL are comparable, the former indicates a new business that has been attained through a marketing effort, whilst the latter only represents new inquiries (potential business). The cost of the marketing campaign is divided by the total number of acquisitions to arrive at the CPA.
8. Cost Per Thousand - CPM
The price for 1,000 ad impressions (or views) is referred to by this phrase. For marketing initiatives like banner ad campaigns that aim to raise brand recognition, the CPM advertising model is frequently employed.
9. CTR stands for click-through rate
By dividing the total number of clicks by the total number of impressions, the CTR can be computed. This evaluation helps you determine whether your marketing plan is creating enough interest to persuade people to act (click on a link, click on an ad, etc.).
10. Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
This is a measurable indicator that you may use to gauge a campaign's effectiveness over time. Your KPI should reflect your top business goals, such as sales revenue, cost per acquisition (CPA), or return on investment for digital marketing (ROI). Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based metrics are the finest KPIs.
11. LTV stands for Lifetime Value Customer
LTV stands for the lifetime value of a customer, or the amount of money they have spent doing business with you. Your client LTV should be $5,000, for instance, if the typical customer relationship for your firm lasts 10 years and annual customer spending is $500. LTV is a crucial number to take into account when deciding which marketing initiatives will produce the best return on investment (ROI).
12. Return on Investment, or ROI
ROI stands for the proportion or ratio of the financial return on investment to the investment's cost. The ROI calculation formula is as follows: Investment Cost = (Investment Gain - Investment Cost) / Investment Gain. Marketing requires tracking ROI since it helps you determine whether your resources are being used effectively.
13. CTA, or "Call to Action,"
Messages like "contact us today" or "request a free consultation" fall under this category since they direct readers to perform a certain action. Strong calls to action are essential in all of your marketing content, including your website, advertising, emails, and other pieces, since they aid in converting leads from "prospects" to "paying clients."
14. Content Management System (CMS)
The ability to add, remove, and change information on your websites, including page copy, blog entries, and video content, is known as content management. A successful campaign is built on a solid content marketing strategy.
15. Scorpion Marketing System through SMS
SMS stands for Scorpion's digital marketing platform, which offers clients a simple, real-time dashboard via which they may monitor the effectiveness of their digital marketing initiatives. The stats for website traffic, paid advertising, organic search engine rankings, and online reviews on sites like Yelp, Thumbtack, Google, Facebook, and local online listings are all available to clients.
