Low CTRs on banner ads could be due to ad blind spots. Some users are so used to seeing ads in the usual places (i.e. sidebars, top of the webpage) that they develop blind spots towards online ads, and their eyes just glaze over advertisements without really seeing them.
If your ad campaign is suffering from online ad blind spots, don’t fret. The following tips below should help you optimize your campaigns and help put your brand in front of customers.
Combine Clever Copy with Creative Designs – An effective way to get users to look up and notice your ads is to be witty while looking good at the same time. In the same way that a charismatic actor stands out because of his cleverness and good looks, your ads should have the combination of clever copy and stunning designs.
Do take note though that that wit and good looks won’t get you very far if you’re barking up the wrong tree. This is why it’s extremely important to use highly targeted ads to reel users in. If a person sees an advertisement that looks like it was made for him, then he’d find it very hard to ignore it.
Use Remarketing – Another great way to have banner ads work well for you is through the use of Remarketing. This ad type targets users that have previously visited your website without buying anything. Remarketing works by tagging that visitor’s computer and displaying ads on other websites that he visits. The person then sees the ad, and returns to your site to complete a purchase.
Take Advantage of Other Ad Formats – Speaking of Remarketing, if you really want to get in front of users, then you may want to utilize Cross Channel Remarketing. Unlike traditional Remarketing that only makes use of banner ads, Cross Channel Remarketing lets advertisers promote and remarket their products and services through various channels including email, display, social, mobile, and more.
Email – Cross Channel Remarketing lets advertisers utilize the power of email to get in front of users. Think of it as having an exclusive ticket to your customer’s inbox. What makes AdMedia’s Thank You Email offer stand out though is its use of high-quality filters. These filters weed out accidental clicks and uninterested users to ensure that the only people that will see your ads are the ones who are truly interested in your products.
Video – Blind spots are virtually non-existent in the realm of video advertising. Considered as one of the most effective ways to literally get in front of customers, video ads are known to generate high levels of interest and engagement. Combine the power of video with Remarketing, and your customers will start returning to your site in no time.
Mobile – Why settle for just being in computer monitors? Put yourself right in the hands of your customers with the use of mobile ads. Mobile advertising allows you to target users according to their location, and is best used for reaching customers at a local level.
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