PPC, or pay-per-click, is a digital advertising model in which you, the advertiser, pay a fee each time one of your ads is clicked. It's a way of buying targeted visits to your site rather than attempting to earn those visits organically.
Paid ads come in many forms — including text, images, videos, or a combination. You’ll also benefit from precise targeting — from demographic details to specific interests and can track measurable results such as traffic, conversions, and ROI.
Search engine marketing, or paid search, is one of the most common forms of PPC, but you can also extend your strategy to social media platforms like YouTube or LinkedIn. When placing an ad on search engines, advertisers bid for ad placement among the search engine’s sponsored links for the relevant query.
If a campaign is configured correctly — targeting the right keywords and audience, with compelling landing pages and optimal timing — the fee you pay becomes irrelevant. If a £5 click leads to a £500 sale, that’s a solid return on investment.
Unlike search engine optimisation, which takes time to gain traction, PPC brings in qualified leads faster and with more control.