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How important is click-through rate (CTR)?

CTR is an excellent diagnostic metric. A low CTR often indicates: - Weak creative - Poor messaging - Irrelevant targeting However, CTR should never be your primary success metric. Many curiosity-driven ads generate extremely high CTRs but attract unqualified visitors. Use CTR to identify creative issues-not business success.
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