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Free trial vs. demo: What’s more effective in B2B SaaS ads?

Martech

The experiment The Obility team looked at 11,286 responsive paid search ads that ran between January 2023 and August 2024. The results Among the findings: A demo CTA generally drew a higher conversion rate, but the free trial call to action drove a higher click-through rate (CTR). The ads offered either a free trial or a demo.

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Facebook Ads 2024 data: Clicks and conversions up, costs down

Search Engine Land

By the numbers: Average click-through rate for lead campaigns: 2.53% (up from 2.50% in 2023) Average cost per click for lead campaigns: $1.88 (down from $1.92) Average conversion rate for lead campaigns: 8.78% (up from 8.25%) Average cost per lead: $21.98 (down from $23.10) Why we care.

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The fallacy of CTR as a KPI: Redefining PPC ad success

Search Engine Land

Click-through rate (CTR) is a cornerstone metric of PPC marketing. Calculated as the percentage of people who click on an ad after seeing it, CTR is often treated as a key performance indicator (KPI), commanding disproportionate attention and optimization efforts. For location-based businesses, this irrelevant traffic skews CTR data.

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How search query length is shifting in the LLM era: Insights for brands

Search Engine Land

31, 2023): During this data range, consumers are now exposed to LLMs and may have begun altering the way they interact with search. CPCs are up, and CTR is down. Consumers would still be searching “traditionally.” 12 months Post-ChatGPT (Dec. 1, 2022–Dec. 2024 YTD (Jan. 1, 2024–May 31, 2024): Gemini launched on Dec.

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Use this SEO forecasting template to gain insights for 2023

Search Engine Land

Going into 2023, with a shaky economy likely to cap many budgets and headcounts far below optimal levels, it will be especially important for marketers to articulate a compelling case for why their area of expertise should get a fair share of resources. SEO forecasting template for 2023: How to use the tool.

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Search ad conversion rates down, cost per lead up in 2023

Search Engine Land

That’s according to a new 2023 search advertising benchmark report from LocalIQ’s WordStream. It features data on the average conversion rate, cost per lead (CPL), click-through rate (CTR) and cost per click (CPC), compared to 2022. CTR: 6.11%. CTR increased for all but two of the industries, according to the report.

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Push notifications: The secret weapon for SEO and revenue growth by RollerAds

Search Engine Land

Their CTR often exceeds that of more familiar emails. In 2023, global spending on push notifications reached $2.67 This means that every 10th user joins your subscriber base, allowing you to communicate with them regularly. High click-through rates. Real-time communication. Now, let’s explore another significant aspect.

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