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How do you use demographic and device targeting in your SEM strategy?

Demographic and device targeting are powerful levers in a Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategy—they help ensure your ads reach the right people at the right time, which is critical for maximizing ROI. Here’s how I use both:

How do you use demographic and device targeting in your SEM strategy?

✅ 1. Demographic Targeting

🔍 What It Includes:

  • Age

  • Gender

  • Household income (in some countries)

  • Parental status (on Display/YouTube, less so on Search)

🎯 How I Use It:

  • Refine after data collection: Start broad, then exclude or reduce bids for underperforming demographics.

  • Customize messaging: Tailor ad copy or offers to different groups when using audience-based campaigns.

  • Segment by intent: For example, if younger users click a lot but don’t convert, I’ll bid lower for 18–24 age range.

Example:
For a premium skincare brand, I might increase bids for females aged 25–44 if data shows they have the highest conversion rates and average order value.

✅ 2. Device Targeting

🔍 Devices:

  • Mobile

  • Desktop

  • Tablet

🎯 How I Use It:

  • Performance-based adjustments: Monitor conversion rates and cost per acquisition (CPA) by device.

  • Bid modifiers: Increase bids on top-performing devices; reduce or exclude low-performing ones.

  • Landing page/device alignment: Ensure mobile experience is optimized before allocating spend heavily to mobile.

Example:
If a B2B software campaign performs better on desktop (longer sessions, higher form fill rate), I might:

  • Decrease mobile bids by 30%

  • Focus more budget on desktop where decision-makers convert

🔁 Bonus Tip: Combine Both

You can create layered strategies—e.g., increase bids for women aged 35–44 on mobile if that combo converts well. This precision drives better results without increasing budget.

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