Clip 5 - Articles + Google Barometer - Haans et al, 2013

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SEA (Search Engine Advertising) is a predominant form of advertising on the internet. It is the placement alongside organic (free) Web search results. How does the payment structure work?

Advertisers pay a fee per click on the advertisements.

What is researched in the Haans et al., 2013 article?

The impact of evidence type on click-through and conversion rates in a search engine advertising setting.

What is the Key Question when it comes to understanding the determinants of conversion rates and CTRs?

How can the description of the ad, the Ad Body Text, persuade searches in such a way that it will result in higher CTR and conversion rates?
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According to the article there are 4 types of evidence, which are these?

  1. Anecdotal evidence: not further discussed in article, only shortly mentioned;
  2. Statistical evidence: any evidence that provides some kind of number;
  3. Causal evidence: provides the reason to buy something;
  4. Expert evidence: using the difference of a third party who confirms your claim.

What is an important factor that effects persuasion?

The level of involvement of a searcher.

What are the 2 types of involvement of a searcher that can be distinguished?

  1. Low involvement - peripheral route;
  2. High involvement - central route.

What did the findings regarding high involved internet users (who take the central route) indicate?

These users pay attention to the strength and quality of arguments. Because they are goal-oriented and search for specific information, causal evidence leads to higher conversion rates.

What is a great advantage of Causal Evidence?

It works with a cost-per-click bid and so it has high conversions and only the people who are actively looking for specific information will click on it so it will not lead to unnecessary high costs.

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