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Algorithm
In general, an algorithm is a set of instructions that is assigned a specific analytical task. It most often applies to mathematics and computer science.
For websites and digital marketers, algorithms refer to the many programs designed to analyze and assess either a website, individual digital elements, or user behavior on a site. Based on this data, the algorithm could then be designed to rank a website, list a web element as a search result, or suggest content to a user, such as on Youtube or Facebook.
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Call to Action (CTA)
A Call to Action is any prompt on a website or app asking the user to take a specific action, often in the form of a clickable button. “Buy Now” is a common example, though calls to action don’t always have to involve a purchase. Signing up for a newsletter or downloading a free eBook can be valuable CTAs that increase user trust and also obtain contact information of interested visitors.
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Customer Journey
A Customer Journey is the path a customer takes through various engagements with a company and its content and services. This is often visualized as a map or other infographic for marketers to be able to see the stages of engagement of a company’s customers. This allows marketers to create ads and content for specific stages in this journey.
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Bounce Rate
The percentage of users on your website that leave the site without taking a single action. While no website has a 0% bounce rate, a high bounce can indicate that your site - or a particular page on a site - is not delivering the information that the user expected to see when they visited it.
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