you heard us right. the ecomm world talks a lot about content. it needs to be high-quality. and the right size. and show your product clearly.
all true. but if you want it to convert: it should also include humans.
here’s why:
lifestyle content tells the whole story
you totally want your product to be the main point of the image. but there’s a perfect time and place for different kinds of content to run.
on product pages: it’s crucial to have photos & videos that show your product head-on + details + from all angles. and then sprinkle in some lifestyle featuring a human touch to tell the full story. in ads: it’s no different. once we know the what: lifestyle content featuring models helps tell how. and ultimately - why they should buy it.
Google suggests shooting for high-quality photos with organic lighting and shadows.
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✨ the soona fix: create a quick list of all the shots you want to include based on the story you're telling.
- the what: a hero shot of your product on color
- the who: a lifestyle shot featuring a model who represents your target customer
- the where: a styled shot that brings in outside elements and shows your product in place
- the how: a lifestyle shot showing your product in action
- the why: all of these elements combined.
there’s strength in variety
there’s a science to how many photos & videos you run in ads. to get a good idea of which content performs best: Google asks you to give it plenty to work with.
- for single image ads: use “the rule of three.”
- for carousel ads: include at least 5 pieces of content.
if your images are all the same - straight-forward product on white - you’re not optimized to win. so get all the goods: your product on white. and color. a styled shoot featuring props. a hand holding your product. then tossing it. a full-body model wearing it. or maybe a dog model cuddling with it.
responsive ads with multiple images + headlines + descriptions get 10% more conversions. variety wins every time.
humans relate to other humans
there’s little more compelling than seeing others enjoying a product. and customers respond to that by interacting with your ads. in fact: in an internal study of 22,000 ad images done by Google and Creative Works: images with a person drive 4% more clicks than those without. humans add authenticity & relatability to your content. a match made in ad conversion heaven.
so what?
in the case of product content: showing people only adds to the success. as the ecommerce landscape continues to grow at an insane speed - we’re betting on humans as the key to standing out & seeing clear success in your business.
you heard us right. the ecomm world talks a lot about content. it needs to be high-quality. and the right size. and show your product clearly.
all true. but if you want it to convert: it should also include humans.
here’s why:
lifestyle content tells the whole story
you totally want your product to be the main point of the image. but there’s a perfect time and place for different kinds of content to run.
on product pages: it’s crucial to have photos & videos that show your product head-on + details + from all angles. and then sprinkle in some lifestyle featuring a human touch to tell the full story. in ads: it’s no different. once we know the what: lifestyle content featuring models helps tell how. and ultimately - why they should buy it.
Google suggests shooting for high-quality photos with organic lighting and shadows.
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✨ the soona fix: create a quick list of all the shots you want to include based on the story you're telling.
- the what: a hero shot of your product on color
- the who: a lifestyle shot featuring a model who represents your target customer
- the where: a styled shot that brings in outside elements and shows your product in place
- the how: a lifestyle shot showing your product in action
- the why: all of these elements combined.
there’s strength in variety
there’s a science to how many photos & videos you run in ads. to get a good idea of which content performs best: Google asks you to give it plenty to work with.
- for single image ads: use “the rule of three.”
- for carousel ads: include at least 5 pieces of content.
if your images are all the same - straight-forward product on white - you’re not optimized to win. so get all the goods: your product on white. and color. a styled shoot featuring props. a hand holding your product. then tossing it. a full-body model wearing it. or maybe a dog model cuddling with it.
responsive ads with multiple images + headlines + descriptions get 10% more conversions. variety wins every time.
humans relate to other humans
there’s little more compelling than seeing others enjoying a product. and customers respond to that by interacting with your ads. in fact: in an internal study of 22,000 ad images done by Google and Creative Works: images with a person drive 4% more clicks than those without. humans add authenticity & relatability to your content. a match made in ad conversion heaven.
so what?
in the case of product content: showing people only adds to the success. as the ecommerce landscape continues to grow at an insane speed - we’re betting on humans as the key to standing out & seeing clear success in your business.
