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Google Display Ads<\/span><\/a> are visual-based advertisements that can serve as a powerful tool to increase the visibility of your business. Google Display Ads, which can include image ads, text ads, rich media ads and video ads, <\/span>appear on over 3 million websites<\/span><\/a>, over 650,000 apps and other Google-owned properties such as Gmail and YouTube, allowing businesses to stay top of mind within their target audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Strategic placements of Google Display Ads can help increase brand awareness, drive more website traffic and generate additional leads for local businesses. According to <\/span>wordstream.com<\/span><\/a>, 27% of consumers conduct a search for a business after seeing its display ad, and there\u2019s a 59% boost in conversions when users conduct a search related to a display ad.<\/span><\/p>

However, a thorough understanding of Google Display Ads and where they should be placed is required to find the most optimal strategy for your campaign. By understanding how placements work, choosing relevant sites and monitoring performance, you can get the most out of every marketing dollar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Here\u2019s a closer look at Google Display Ads, the importance of placements, how to set up a well-placed Google Display Ads campaign and how to measure its success.<\/span><\/p>

A Background of Google Display Ads and Placements<\/b><\/h2>

Implementing a Google Display Ads campaign can prove incredibly beneficial for your business thanks in large part to Google\u2019s wide audience reach. <\/span>Google Display Network<\/span><\/a> touches a collection of millions of websites, videos and apps that reach around 90% of internet users worldwide.<\/span><\/p>

Google Display Ads can be broken down into two categories, beginning with uploaded image ads. These ads are manually created by a business while choosing ad size and selecting how it\u2019ll appear on channels within the Google Display Network. This ad creation style allows for greater control, but can also be more time consuming, particularly with having to create different-sized versions of each ad to meet specifications for particular placement channels.<\/span><\/p>

Responsive display ads are more commonly used as the default ad type for display campaigns. These ads are created and optimized by Google once a business provides assets like logos, images, headlines, descriptions and videos. They automatically adjust in size, appearance and format to fit a particular space where they are placed within the Google Display Network. Google selects the optimal headline, text and images for each ad spot in order to position the ad for the best results.<\/span><\/p>

Placements refer to the specific locations that your Google Display Ads will appear across the Google Display Network. Google Display Ads are visible on Google-owned properties like YouTube and Gmail, and can appear on news websites, blogs and forums, and mobile apps and games. They are designed to reach potential consumers who are browsing content that is relevant to your business.<\/span><\/p>

Placements fall into two main categories, with the first being automatic placements. Automatic placements occur when Google uses machine learning to place your ads where they seem most likely to perform based on the targeting options and campaign goals that you have set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The other category is managed or manual placements, when you choose the specific websites, YouTube channels or apps where you want your ads to appear. While this strategy may ultimately limit exposure, it can help control traffic and reduce costs. Ultimately, both options can be effective for local service businesses when aligned with proper geographic targeting, audience interests and marketing objectives.<\/span><\/p>

Benefits of Google Display Ads for Local Businesses<\/b><\/h2>

Paid digital advertising can be critical for local businesses that are doing all they can to spark name recognition and community trust, which should in turn increase their customer base. Google Ads campaigns offer several benefits to businesses, including flexible ad formats and creativity, being cost effective and the ability to geotarget.<\/span><\/p>

More specifically, Google Display Ads give businesses the opportunity to be placed in front of potential clients who aren\u2019t actively searching for their service during common or everyday activities like reading local news, watching YouTube videos or checking the weather. Even if a potential customer isn\u2019t ready to make a purchase, the heightened awareness of your service can eventually help generate more leads and conversions.<\/span><\/p>

A wide audience range is a significant benefit of Google Display Ads, but strategic placements remain crucial for targeting the right customers who will drive conversions. Choosing placements that align with websites or content that are relevant to your service creates brand awareness by familiarizing potential customers with your logo, name and services, and can help your business be top of mind for potential consumers when they need you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Increased brand awareness can also foster loyalty and trust that\u2019s often needed to gain repeat customers. According to <\/span>NerdWallet<\/span><\/a>, 65% of a company\u2019s business comes from existing customers, while 43% of consumers spend more with a brand that they are loyal to.<\/span><\/p>

Meanwhile, Google Display Ads can also influence the way your brand is perceived. Ads with high-quality images, catchy headlines or strong calls to action (CTAs) can be more attractive and engaging for potential consumers when placed in the right spot. In addition, display ads are often more cost efficient compared to search ads, particularly when it comes to cost-per-click (CPC). According to <\/span>wordstream.com<\/span><\/a>, the average cost per click across all industries is $0.63 for Google Display Ads compared to $2.69 for Google Search Ads.<\/span><\/p>

Some additional benefits of Google Display Ads include:<\/span><\/p>