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Ads that appear as regular content get more clicks initially, but have much higher bounce rates.
Native ads—from social posts to search ads to news articles—can combat banner blindness by camouflaging as non-sponsored content.
But research shows that, while users were more likely to click on a native ad across a variety of categories, they were less likely to stay on the page once they realized they’d clicked on an ad.
For this reason, native ads are more expensive—by 16% according to one study—than traditional banner ads when counting the number of actual website visits.
What gives? Well, users reported feeling 19.6% more annoyed by native ads. Feeling bamboozled doesn’t always inspire purchases—more often, it makes people bounce.
Still, native ads can be effective when they incorporate a soft sell into meaningful content that offers real value. If your bounce rate remains high, test campaigns on a cost-per-aquisition model rather than a than cost-per-click model.
Check out the research at Ariyh.
