Measurement
Click
In the context of search, a click refers to a user selecting a search result listing and being taken to the corresponding URL. Google Search Console records clicks as part of its Performance report, distinguishing them from impressions (when a URL appears in search results but is not clicked).
Click data is analyzed in Google Search Console's Performance report, segmented by query, page, country, device, and date. Improving clicks typically involves optimizing title tags and meta descriptions for higher CTR, which can be tested iteratively using SEMrush or Ahrefs rank tracking.
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Average Position
The average of the top positions of a website across all search results.
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CTR (Click-Through Rate)
The percentage of users who click on a search result, ad, or link after seeing it — calculated as (Clicks ÷ Impressions) × 100 — and a primary signal of how compelling your SERP listing is at the position it occupies.
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Impression
Refers to how many users view a web page on search engine results pages.
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Organic Traffic
The traffic that comes from accessing the site directly from visitor queries on search engines.