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Remarketing

Definition

A form of online advertising that enables sites to show targeted ads to users who have already visited their site.

Deep Dive

Remarketing, often used interchangeably with "retargeting," is a highly effective form of online advertising that enables businesses to display targeted advertisements to users who have previously interacted with their website or mobile application. The process typically involves placing a tracking pixel or cookie on a user's browser when they visit a site. This allows advertisers to identify these visitors and then serve them specific, relevant ads as they browse other websites, social media platforms, or apps across the internet. The primary objective is to re-engage interested but non-converting users, encouraging them to return and complete a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up for a service.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1Seeing an ad for a specific pair of shoes on Facebook after visiting an e-commerce site that sells them
  • 2Receiving an email with a discount code for items left in an abandoned shopping cart
  • 3An ad for a SaaS product appearing on a news website after you visited their free trial page

Related Terms

RetargetingConversion FunnelCustomer Journey

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