How does Google calculate Click costs?

One of the most common questions asked by clients when reviewing their AdWords campaigns is how does Google work out how each click costs? Is it just a simple auction with the highest bidder paying most.

Well the simple answer is “No”, it is a lot more sophisticated than that….

The Google Chief Economist – Hal Varian, has created an excellent short video which explains how the ‘Google Ad auction’ works, and why effective campaign management can lower the price you pay for clicks.

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