SEA (Search Engine Advertising)

noun · digital marketing

1.

A paid advertising strategy on search engines (primarily Google Ads) that displays targeted ads at the top of search results in exchange for a cost per click (CPC) — generating immediate qualified traffic.

2.

An essential component of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) complementary to SEO, which leverages a real-time bidding system to position your brand in front of prospects actively searching for your products or services.

3.

A measurable and controllable digital acquisition lever that offers total control over budget, geographic targeting, keywords, and broadcast schedules — enabling a fast and quantifiable return on investment through conversion tracking.

See also
Google AdsSEMSEOOnline advertising