Mobile First: How to Create High Converting Google Ads for Smartphone Users

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More and more people are using their mobile devices to search for information, buy things online, and do other activities on the Internet. But even though this is happening, many advertisers, affiliate marketers, and media buyers still focus their Google Ads campaigns on desktop devices.

In this article, we will give you a quick and straightforward guide on what you should focus on when creating an advertising campaign that will work well for people using smartphones.

Key focus areas for mobile advertising in Google Ads​

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Optimizing your Google Ads campaigns for mobile devices helps affiliates and media buyers attract more targeted audiences and improve the quality of traffic, leading to more conversions. Since there isn't much information available in Google's official help resources, we've compiled an expanded list of ways to optimize your advertising campaigns for mobile audiences and increase conversion rates.

Using ads with responsive design​

When you create ads, it's important to make sure they look good on all kinds of mobile devices. This is called "responsive design." When ads are designed to be attractive and easy to read, people are more likely to click on them. This not only increases the click-through rate (CTR), but also makes Google think the ads are high quality. As a result, these ads will show up higher in search results and lead to more conversions.
If you want more details on how to set up responsive ads, you can check out the official guide from Google.

High landing page loading speed​

Mobile users are impatient and expect pages to load quickly, ideally within 3 seconds. Therefore, it's important to minimize content loading time to increase conversions in Google Ads.

You can assess the loading speed of your mobile and desktop pages using Google's PageSpeed tool.

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Adding clickable elements​

When an affiliate promotes offers in grayhat verticals, it's important to optimize their advertising campaigns for better conversion rates (CR). One way to do this is by adding clickable elements to their ads. For example, in search advertising, it's recommended to include extensions like additional links and a clickable phone number. By taking up more space in the search results, these ads stand out from competitors.

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It's worth mentioning that if you want to maximize the lifespan of your advertising account, have the option to withdraw any remaining budget in case of a ban, and receive priority ad moderation, it's beneficial to use Google Ads agency advertising accounts. These accounts have a higher level of trust.

Leveraging local attributes​

Since mobile advertising on Google Ads often targets local audiences, experienced affiliates and media buyers suggest including local attributes such as location, maps, and reviews in your advertising campaigns.

Using multimedia content​

In advertising campaigns targeting mobile users, it's important to use different types of content. Videos and images with animation elements can make your ads more appealing and dynamic.

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Additional tips for optimizing Google Ads campaigns​

Optimizing your advertising campaign for mobile users involves considerations at both the ad and landing page levels.

Ad-level optimization:​

  • Mobile users browse and make purchases faster than desktop users. Keep your ads brief, attractive, and attention-grabbing to encourage the desired actions.
  • Ensure that your ads display correctly on different types of devices, both in vertical and horizontal orientations.
  • Optimize your ads by using relevant keywords and excluding negative keywords to reach a wider audience and show ads to interested users only.
  • Highlight the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of your offer and its advantages over competitors in ad headlines and descriptions. Maintain consistency across all elements of the marketing funnel, from the ad to the landing page, to create a cohesive experience.

Landing Page-level optimization:​

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Optimize your campaign at the landing page or pre-landing page level using the following strategies:
  • Adapt your page to different devices, operating systems, and browsers.
  • Ensure fast loading of content by compressing images and removing unnecessary scripts.
  • Use a clean and intuitive design with easy navigation to enhance the user experience and facilitate quick order completion, deposits, or form submissions.
  • Include multiple clickable elements, such as prominent buttons, links, and contact forms, especially on the first screen. These elements, easily accessible with a simple tap, can significantly increase conversion rates.

Conclusion​

When setting up and optimizing Google Ads campaigns for mobile audiences, it's important to consider user preferences and the characteristics of mobile devices. To achieve high conversion rates, affiliates need to adapt not only their ads but also all elements of the landing page to fit the format, size, and settings of mobile devices. This includes ensuring fast loading times and user-friendly design.

If you're running advertising from multiple accounts, especially for grayhat offers, using trusted agency accounts can help overcome issues like frequent blocking, lengthy moderation processes, and ad rejection.
 
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