Sunday, December 13, 2015

Mastering the Call to Action





Digital Advertising in Wollongong means nothing if you don't understand how to use your Call to Actions or (CTA's), because a Call to action can be the easiest way for you to develop a lead. It can make or break relying on how weak or strong your CTA is, so I really want to give you a few tips to make sure that you are doing the most you can to grow your brand and develop those critical leads.



Wording


Really basic, stay clear from common words that are going to make you seem desperate or like you are pushing for a sale. For example, choosing between the words, 'buy' and 'shop' as a CTA, one might assume that they both mean the same thing. But you must understand that lots of people on the internet often avoid commitment, so subconsciously even there is a inclination for consumers to think that the word 'buy' is closing them into something, whilst 'shop' is a way for them to discover more information. The issue I am trying to make is that you really will need to consider the wording and avoid words that have unintended consequences.

Shape and Colour
It may seem unusual, but Shape and colour of your CTA can affect its effectiveness. In the world of Digital Advertising there have been a lot of studies into the concept of design and its affect upon a customer's perception, and essentially one theory claims that curves are the leading way to go. So, if you wish to try and optimise even further, think about making the button for your call to action curved, rather than a rectangle.

Now, colour, this is a different area that there are a few theories on. Some people will have you think that green is fantastic because it means 'go', but to keep away from red because it is 'stop', or that blue is calming so it would make consumers more relaxed ... In the end there really isn't any definitive evidence to suggest one option over any other, so just opt for what works best for your layout. One thing that I will touch on though is that you should understand the font size and colour-- If you want your digital advertising to be most efficient in the Wollongong area, it is a good idea to try and keep it different from the rest of your content, but don't go too ridiculous.

Location

Where your call to action is set is quite essential to digital advertising growth.
All that I mean by this is see to it that you don't have it stashed behind-the-scenes somewhere, or that you have way too much text that is convoluting the Call to action.
Finally it all comes down to figuring out the combination that helps you, remember your wording, shape, colour, size and placement of your brand's Call To Action, and when you bring all the elements together just think practical and think about your consumer.

Enhancing your Online Sales with good CTA's.

If you would like to improve your digital marketing strategy in Wollongong or just want learn more about CTA's then don't hesitate to call us on 1300 595 013 or visit our website: www.InternetMarketingExpertsWollongong.com.au.


This piece is written with a few tips in mind, and it stems from a fair bit of experimentation, but we would enjoy to hear some of your tips and feedback! So if you have been battling with CTAs, have found anything that works, or even know of a colour that works for you, let us know, or want a few free tips call us on 1300 595 013.

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