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How is customer acquisition cost calculated?

Customer acquisition cost is generally the sales and marketing cost attributed to a period divided by the new customers acquired in that period. The useful definition.

Customer acquisition cost is generally the sales and marketing cost attributed to a period divided by the new customers acquired in that period. The useful definition depends on whether payroll, agencies, tools, discounts, and overhead are included. Use the CAC calculator, document your scope, and compare like with like. Attribution delays and repeat customers can distort a short measurement window.

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