Why Implement Split Testing?

Why not? Split testing is the most accurate and viable way to test ads and develop an effective marketing campaign. Unless you want a disastrous ad campaign, split testing is a requirement.

Online marketers are much more drawn to copy other online success stories instead of running online marketing tests, like split testing. Split testing is a way marketers can closely compare to similar ads and discover which one draws more impressions.

Split testing is the only true method of studying different ads right next to each other. The technique has roots in classic TV and radio commercials.

The technique of split testing combines two similar ads with subtle differences and puts them in competition with each other, factoring in which ad generates more impressions. The process continues for several split tests, until an ideal ad is discovered.

The test is done several times until the marketing company finds an ad that they feel is the perfect combination and a sure bet to increase sales.

Imagine that you read about how to create the best sales page written by a man that has made millions as an affiliate to a specific eBook. He explains exactly how to write up your sales page, you follow his instructions to the letter, and firmly believe you will pull in profits he received.

What a big mistake. One of the first concepts you learn in marketing basics is the importance of the audience. The audience is everything in sales and they will never come to you unless you reach them. It’s like that old saying from Field of Dreams. “If you build it, they will come.”

Young adults and teenagers have shorter attention spans, so they like flashy ads filled with relevant pop culture and vibrant colors. The elderly on the other hand, want a simple and plain ad with a large sized font.

Subtle differences in ads really make a large difference. A size– font may make all the difference as opposed to a size’ font. Experimentation is the biggest key behind split testing and is highly recommended for every online marketing campaign.

Split testing is not just some optional way of seeing if you can improve your conversions. No, instead it’s one of the more viable and accurate ways to test out your ads as well as compare and contrast.

Graham McKenzie is the content Syndication Manager for the splittestmasterguide.com teaching webiste owners how to split test for increased profits.

This entry was written by Graham McKenzie , posted on Monday February 15 2010at 09:02 pm , filed under Internet Marketing and tagged , , , , . Bookmark the permalink . Post a comment below or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

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