How does an Extension Work on a Google Display Ad?
To enhance standard ads, Google allows marketers to add contextually rich information about a business, product, or service when their ad appears in search results.
Ad extensions can be a quick and easy way to enhance a call to action, add immediacy, and improve conversion, by reducing the number of steps for the customer.
Below are some sample applications of Google Ad extensions:
Price Ad Extension:
Include relevant price information for your product or service. Users can link to specific products relevant to their ad.
Call Ad Extension:
Add a phone number so customers can easily call your business. For mobile-focused campaigns, this can improve performance as users can convert with a simple tap.
Lead Form Ad Extension:
Prompt users to submit customer lead information directly inside of the ad.
Sitelink Ad Extensions:
Display specific, contextually relevant pages from your website.
Callout Ad Extensions:
Include descriptive text about your product or service, such as “Free Shipping” or other information relevant to your ad.
Structured Snippet Ad Extension:
Provide users with an immediate preview of your product and services by including brief descriptions from text on your website.
Location Ad Extension:
Include relevant business information, such as address and store hours.
Affiliate Location Ad Extension:
Display affiliated locations including nearby shops where your product is sold.
App Ad Extension:
Encourage users to download your company’s mobile app.
Promotion Ad Extension:
Showing promotional sales and offers inspires the user to learn more about the product or service advertised in your ad.
Google allows users to report on performance with and without ad extensions, so you can test and evaluate which ads are performing and how extensions are helping to drive campaign success. Google also allows users to enable automated extensions, which use algorithms to generate copy, location, phone numbers and other details dynamically from your website.
