Pay-per-call (PPCall) is an advertising model where businesses pay for each
qualified phone call generated by an ad, rather than for clicks or impressions.
It’s similar to pay-per-click (PPC) but focuses on driving inbound calls from
potential customers, often using unique tracking phone numbers. Advertisers are
charged only for calls meeting specific criteria, like a minimum duration (e.g.,
over one minute) to ensure quality leads. This model is effective for industries
like insurance, healthcare, legal services, and home services, where customers
prefer direct phone contact before purchasing. PPCall campaigns can use online
channels (e.g., Google Ads, social media) and offline channels (e.g., TV, print),
leveraging call tracking software to monitor and optimize performance. It typically
offers higher conversion rates (30-50%) compared to PPC clicks (1-2%), as callers
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