Continued from a previous post, we’re here to give you the scoop on how to increase eCommerce conversion rates, top performing ad techniques to keep your visitors happy, and how to keep your bounce rate low.
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Step 5. Create a sense of urgency
Using action words that evoke a sense of urgency for your offer will create higher motivation for visitors to take an action. Many studies have proven that ads using a timer or urgency phrases such as “act now before it’s too late” increases eCommerce conversion rates better than an offer that doesn’t have a timeframe. There are many ways to create a sense of urgency in your ads but here are a few tips from OptinMonster.
Step 6. Curiosity killed the cat (but got the conversion)
People are often motivated by curiosity; it’s hard to resist entering your email address to see what’s behind the curtain. Using a reveal in your ad can help boost conversion rates. Be creative! There are so many ways to structure this type of ad, make it interesting and fun!
Step 7. Be a social butterfly
Social presence is something you work hard to achieve, so show it off! Showcasing your social presence on ads will allow you to eCommerce conversion rates because visitors are more likely to trust you if they see that others already have. If you appear in social media posts, third party ratings, or news articles, including these sources in your display ads can improve trust, which ultimately results in higher conversions.
Step 8. Animation is gold
The goal of an ad is to be engaging and interesting enough that website visitors will stop, read, and then convert. Create pop-ups with animated text, a flash of light across a button, or dynamic transitions. Of course, be careful not to be too obnoxious. A key to increasing your conversion rate is to walk the line between annoying and engaging. Animation is no exception to that rule, but when done correctly, it works extraordinary well!
For additional resources on how to increase your eCommerce conversion rates, check out our case study for Spoonflower found here. Or sign up for a free conversion strategy session with our experts.