Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) - Definition

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What is Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)?

The cost per acquisition (CPA) is the expense a marketer incurs for each desired action a consumer takes, such as making a purchase, filling out a form, or completing a booking. It is computed by dividing the total cost by the total number of conversions.

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