Retargeting ads for service businesses: recovering the leads you already paid for
Even a strong service-business site only converts 2 to 4% of visitors. Retargeting is how you get a second shot at the rest, without paying for a new click.
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Even a strong service-business site only converts 2 to 4% of visitors. Retargeting is how you get a second shot at the rest, without paying for a new click.
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