Ad Relevance Score

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Ad relevance score measures how closely an ad matches its target audience’s interests and behaviors. Platforms like Meta and Google assign this score based on engagement metrics and feedback. What You Should Know Ad relevance score is influenced by factors such as:

Positive Interactions: Clicks, likes, shares, and comments.
Negative Feedback: Ad hides or reports from users.
Alignment with Target Audience: How well the ad matches audience preferences and search intent.

Scores typically range from 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating better audience alignment and lower advertising costs. How It Works Platforms analyze engagement patterns to assign a relevance score. Ads with high scores are more likely to appear in competitive placements at lower costs. For example, a sneaker brand targeting runners will earn a higher score if its ads highlight performance benefits rather than generic shoe styles. Advantages

Reduces Ad Costs: Higher relevance leads to lower cost-per-click (CPC).
Improves Audience Targeting: Ensures ads reach users most likely to engage.
Boosts Campaign Performance: Relevance often correlates with higher conversion rates.

Applications and Use Cases A coffee brand adjusts its Facebook ad copy to highlight “morning energy” based on user feedback, raising its relevance score. A clothing retailer uses interest-based targeting on Instagram to promote winter coats to users browsing cold-weather fashion trends.

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