Would You Like To Know Why Advertisers Support AdSense?
By Uchenna Ani-Okoye
Google is the biggest search engine on the web. It controls over 40% of Internet searches, and with that it controls pay per click advertising (pay per click). PPC involves the advertiser paying a rate for every click through (CTR) in which the advertisers set. As their budget increases, their position increases, and as their position increases, they get more traffic.
This has lead to over 140,000 companies selecting to advertise with them, and they advertise in a number of ways. The first way is through is by appearing on Google searches, the second is through appearing on distributors websites, and the third is through appearing in distributors search results. As advertisers appear in Google searches, the question is sometimes asked. Why do they choose to advertise with distributors as well?
One reason for this is scalability. Those who originally choose to advertise in search results and who were getting a ROI (return on investment) will decide at one stage that they want to identify other advertising opportunities. With thousands of websites which have the capacity to display their adverts the advertisers can gain further exposure very quickly.
Another reason why advertisers choose to advertise in Google distributors websites is that it benefits them further exposure. 60% of internet users do not use Google, so the advertiser can appeal to a wider audience by selecting to opt for distribution channels. Many website users may be looking to purchase a product such as a phone, yet instead of coming across a website which sells such a product, they come across an article. If the article is on a website which contains AdSense then inevitably advertisers can use this channel to penetrate their audience.
Another reason why advertisers choose AdSense is since they trust Google. The company is renowned for being an ethical company who are fun to work while providing free services to millions worldwide. Advertisers feel that money invested with Google is safe. Despite the evolution of click-fraud and its inevitable disadvantages for advertisers they appear to interpret that this is an issue which Google wants to stop and hopefully will eventually. Advertisers are happy that Google admits a problem exits and provides refunds accordingly.
The trust in Google also stems from a trust in pricing. The pricing is set through market forces and therefore advertisers never feel that publishers or Google are overpricing the service. This means that as long as advertisers are able to advertise they will continue to do so, when not at the same rates.
Another strong advantage for advertisers is that they can appear where publishers promote their service. An example of this can see if you consider a publisher who is discussing the benefits of new IT software. When a software retailer appears on the website then inevitably they will be the plausibly source from which the web surfer will buy the product. When the surfer is not interested then you could argue that they would not click on the advert.
The service which Google provides has created an opportunity for businesses of all sizing’’s to advertise. Though the issue of click fraud still plagues the service it is till widely regarded as the best. New businesses attempt to promote themselves on the web, whilst established brands alike choose to attract interest in their service using the same technique.
About The Author
Uchenna Ani-Okoye is an internet marketing advisor
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