CacheA temporary storage location for web page data. Search engines often use cached versions of pages to display search results faster.
Call to action (CTA)A statement or button on a website or ad that encourages users to take a specific action, such as making a purchase or filling out a form.
Canonical tagAn HTML tag used to indicate the preferred version of a web page, used to avoid duplicate content issues and consolidate page authority.
Canonical URLA URL that represents the preferred version of a web page. Canonical URLs help prevent duplicate content issues and consolidate the authority of multiple URLs into a single page.
Canonical URL tagAn HTML tag used to indicate the preferred version of a web page when there are multiple versions with different URLs.
CitationA mention of a business's name, address, and phone number (NAP) on a third-party website, often used to improve local search rankings.
Click fraudThe practice of artificially inflating click-through rates on advertising campaigns in order to generate revenue or harm competitors.
Click-through rate (CTR)The percentage of users who click on an ad or link compared to the total number of impressions or views.
ClickbaitContent or headlines designed to generate clicks and traffic, often misleading or exaggerated.
Clickstream analysisThe practice of analyzing user clicks and behavior on a website, often used to improve user experience and marketing strategies.
CloakingA black hat SEO technique that involves presenting different content to search engine bots and users, in order to manipulate search engine rankings.
Cluster contentContent that is organized into groups or clusters based on topic or theme. Cluster content can help to improve a website's organization and navigation.
CMS (Content Management System)A software system used to manage and publish web content, often used to simplify website management and updates.
Code optimizationThe process of optimizing the code of a web page to improve its loading speed and user experience.
Comment spamThe practice of leaving spam comments on blog posts and other online content for the purpose of link building and self-promotion.
Competitive keyword analysisThe process of analyzing the keywords used by competitors to inform a website's own keyword strategy.
Competitor analysisThe practice of analyzing a competitor's online presence and strategies, often used to inform and improve one's own marketing strategies.
ContentThe text, images, and multimedia elements on a website, often used to inform and engage users and improve search engine visibility.
Content farmA website that produces low-quality, often duplicated content to generate ad revenue.
Content gap analysisThe practice of identifying gaps in a website's content compared to competitors and industry standards, often used to inform content strategies.