{"id":17026,"date":"2016-03-02T11:08:58","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T11:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=17026"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:26:14","slug":"13-ways-to-personalize-banner-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/13-ways-to-personalize-banner-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"#HumanizingDesigns: 13 Ways of Personalizing Banner Ads for Upholding Customers Loyalty"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the article In Defense of Banner Ads <\/em>on Co.Design, it\u2019s stated that \u201cA common critique of banner ads is that they aren’t particularly effective: just 0.08% of all banner ads shown get clicked on.\u201d Thus designers and copywriters need to find interactive, immersive and expressive ways to engage users.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t undermine banner ads due to the size. It\u2019s got enough power to distract people from other things and attract them towards your brand. So cherish its abilities, and make use of its strengths.<\/p>\n

With the web, brands have yet another means to connect with their customers no matter where they are. As long as they have a portable device and internet, you can reach your target market within seconds. Also Samantha Gluck in Time-based Banner Ads Part 1<\/em><\/a> says \u201cA well-designed banner ad builds brand awareness, creates new leads and increases sales and traffic to the business website.\u201d<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all about reaching strangers and converting them to customers. It\u2019s also about delivering quality content. You need to create ads that target your target market\u2019s emotions and convince them to buy your product.<\/p>\n

Wondering how can you do this? Simple. Just note that it\u2019s important to humanize your web-based designs by focusing on user-experience<\/a> and human interest. Your web banner ads should mentally and emotionally connect with your customers. The web has given us many opportunities to do this challenging yet fruitful task. In this case, I have highlighted ways to create distinctive, interesting, and personalized banner ads.<\/p>\n

Avoid Brand Bragging<\/h2>\n

Many brands excessively advertise their good points. It\u2019s needed but in order to personalize the design, web banner ads should highlight customers more than the brand. Focus your attention on designing banner ads for the customers because they\u2019re the fuel your business runs on. Charity organizations like UNICEF do it well, they on how their target audience can make a difference. The power they hold to change something.<\/p>\n


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Cling On To Consumers<\/h2>\n

Unless you have an exciting promotional offer, don\u2019t bother mentioning about money if nothing is off. People like sales, discounts and deals. It\u2019s human instinct. So figure out what is it that\u2019ll excite your target market.<\/p>\n

Make A Connection<\/h2>\n

Understand your niche \u2014 find out what stimulates them. It\u2019s crucial to know what your consumers like, dislike, love or hate. Research about the preferences of your target market and then aim. You can also connect with audience by targeting their emotions.<\/p>\n

Humor is also a great way to get noticed.<\/p>\n


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Study Color Psychology<\/h2>\n

Colors help create moods, and thus studying the meanings and uses of colors<\/a> will help you to design better ads. One\u2019s that clings on to customers and urge them to respond.<\/p>\n

Define Product Usability<\/h2>\n

Visually showing how the product or service can be used by customers, increases the chances of the ad getting noticed and clicked upon. You need to drive traffic to your website, but in doing so you need to clasp human interest.<\/p>\n


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Follow A Theme<\/h2>\n

When a holiday or special day pops up, make sure you make theme-based banner ads. This way you can participate in the festivity, derive emotions and make your customers click on your advertisement.<\/p>\n

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Use Suitable Font<\/h2>\n

Typography is a great way to grab attention in print media and online. For this you need to select expressive and impressive fonts that engage users. Also, keep yourself updated about latest typography trends<\/a> to stay contemporary. For example, a wedding planner banner ad with a swirly typeface will match the occasion.<\/p>\n

Customize Call to Action<\/h2>\n

Click here, click right now, and try it\u2014 all these are examples of self-centered and boring calls to action. Why should anyone bother clicking on this button? In order to personalize banner ads to retain customer loyalty, you need to be more creative. Call to action words are trending but they need to be unique, not clich\u00e9.<\/p>\n

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Adjustable Designs<\/h2>\n

Make responsive banner ads. As in design web banner ads that adjust to the screen size of mobiles, tablets and laptops. This way a user with a portable device will also be able to see your ad clearly. The various sizes of web banner ads give you leverage, and personalizes user experience.<\/p>\n

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Localize Your Adverts<\/h2>\n

95% of Mobile Searches are local. You can use this insight to make banner ads that have a \u201clocal\u201d aspect in them. Hence, Such a feature defines the proximity of a business to its customers. Ott Niggulis in How to Use Personalized Content and Behavioral Targeting For Improved Conversions<\/em> makes us aware that \u201clocation targeting more than doubles performance of mobile ads\u201d.\u00a0Adding the name of the city or state makes a banner ad more local.<\/p>\n

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Videos Say More<\/h2>\n

A static image is powerful\u2026But not as much as a video. Many feelings can be aroused from using videos in banner ads \u2014 happiness, motivation, danger and worry etc. Studies of 20th century show that an animated icon or image clarifies advertiser\u2019s purpose and attracts a user (Dormann, 1994; M\u00fcller, Rist, &Andr\u00e9, 1997).<\/p>\n

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