Offer discounts to get more clicks

Everyone likes to save money. This is even more true when the economy is down and people face economic uncertainty. Given a choice between two ads, one which offers a discount and one which does not, most people will click the ad that promises savings.

A simple way to appeal to bargain hunters is to add “value words” like “discount” and “coupon” to your keywords. This illustration from Google shows how it’s done:

Bargain hunters will be more interested in your ads if you offer a discount.

In addition to discount, coupon, and savings, other words and phrases that appeal to bargain hunters are:

  • Markdown
  • Price cut
  • Cut
  • Rebate
  • Deduction
  • Reduction
  • Voucher
  • Decrease

Let your bargain-hungry customers know that they can save money and you’ll boost your Adwords response rate.

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