Sitelinks launched in 2009 to: Increase amount of information within ad space, increase relevancy for user, and increase click volume. Google is always asking, "How cane we make this better?"
2. More Options = More Clicks?
Sitelinks launched in 2009 to:
Increase amount of information within ad space
Increase relevancy for user
Increase click volume
On average, Google says the CTR is about 30% higher for ads with
sitelinks than for those without.
Up to 6 sitelinks can be displayed in one ad
Must be in position 1 or 2 of SERP
Sitelinks perform well, but Google always asks: “How can we make
this better?”
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3. Sitelink Formats
Normal Ad with Sitelinks:
Normal “side” SERP ad with text below headline:
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4. The “Hybrid” Sitelink Ad:
Cool! How can I get these for my client/business?
First, You must have sitelinks enabled. Sitelinks must also appear
in position 1 or 2
Google: “Account must contain active ads closely related to your
sitelinks”
In other words: Great relevancy, CTR, and quality scores
Can I see associated metrics specifically for these new sitelinks?
Currently, there is no way to segment these from normal sitelinks
within AdWords; may be a future release.
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