Graphic design is a great way to stand out in the advertising world. It offers unlimited, unique possibilities for ads your brand creates. If you have an ad that you spent hours working on, but just doesn’t seem to be making the right impressions, there could be a few reasons for this. We’re going to highlight them today so you know you’re achieving your desired engagements and offering your clients advertisements you’ll both be proud of!
- Ineffectiveness
The first reason your ad might not be getting your desired interactions may just be because it’s simply ineffective. The same way a great design can draw in any customer, a bad design can deter potential customers. A few examples can be design errors, misinterpretation, or merely oversaturation in the market.
To avoid these, give your designs some space and look at them with fresh eyes to avoid design errors when you’ve created the product you want. Additionally, don’t overcomplicate your design. Make your ad visually appealing but try your best not to overload it with information. Highlight your key points on your advertisement to ensure it’s digestible for people who aren’t familiar with what you’re advertising. Unfortunately, the widespread presence of graphic design advertising can lead to oversaturation, proving tough for separate ads to stand out against one another.
- Call to Action
Try reviewing your advertisement and see if there’s a clear call to action. If there is not, this could also be a factor of why your ad isn’t hitting your projected numbers. The prevalence of graphic design really helps in this area to disguise your ad a little better so it catches your customers eyes, instead of being something else they just scroll past. The best time to use these calls to action would be when what you’re advertising is on sale or there is some sort of deal. I know I love a bargain!
- Consistency is Key
Making sure your advertisement stays in the theme of your brand is crucial to ensure you’re recognizable in the unlimited feed of social media. It’s important to use your brand’s established colors, fonts, and logos when creating an ad so that your look remains consistent across all social media platforms.
In conclusion, the world of social media marketing and advertising will continue to change but the foundation of your brand is priceless. It’s important that your advertisements stand out and clearly convey what you’re advertising and graphic design is a great avenue to help execute both areas.
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https://adespresso.com/blog/9-tips-perfect-facebook-ad-design/
https://adespresso.com/blog/call-to-action-examples/
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