Behavioral Targeting
Reaching users based on their online behaviors, purchase history, and browsing patterns.
Reaching users based on their online behaviors, purchase history, and browsing patterns.
Why It Matters
Behavioral targeting uses what people do, not what they say they like. Purchase behaviors are stronger signals than interests because they indicate actual buying intent. Targeting 'engaged shoppers' or 'frequent online purchasers' can outperform interest-based targeting for ecommerce.
Practical Example
Scenario
A luxury brand targets 'engaged shoppers who've purchased luxury goods' behavior vs 'interested in luxury fashion' interest.
Result
Behavioral targeting shows 50% higher purchase intent signals and 25% lower CPA—these users actually buy, they don't just browse.
Pro Tips
- 1Layer behavioral targeting with interests for higher precision (engages with X AND interested in Y)
- 2Use purchase behavior targeting for products that appeal to frequent online shoppers
- 3Test 'recently moved,' 'new parents,' 'small business owners' for relevant life-stage targeting
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