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CPL

Cost per lead: spend divided by the number of leads counted.

In everyday use

A$60 for 12 valid leads gives a CPL of A$5.

What to keep in mind

Cheap leads are not necessarily qualified buyers.

Also searched as: cost per lead

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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