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Metasearch engines, on the other hand, work on a cost-per-click business model (something well discuss in more detail below). Bidding on metasearch ads Depending on the platform, hotels typically can choose between two metasearch payment models: cost-per-click (CPC) or commission-based.
Segmenting the hotel’s advertising audiences into groups with similar characteristics creates opportunities for tailored messaging to maximize your cost-per-click ad dollars —and your profits. Value-Added Services and Upselling Armed with data about your customer base, targeting guests with upsell opportunities is easy.
Hotels can bid on metasearch advertising placements and pay when consumers click on the ad. Metasearch differs from OTAs in that you can direct travelers back to your website to drive direct bookings, and it works on a non-commission model; instead, you pay a costperclick (CPC).
The improved decision-making and intuitive campaign adjustments ensure the hotel’s cost-per-click marketing is beneficial and cost-effective. Leaving AI to watch for trends in Google Ads performance leads to smarter PPC bidding strategies without adding to your workload.
Free Bookings Links vs. Trivago’s ads When advertising on Trivago, you can choose between three campaign models: pay-per-click (or cost-per-click), pay-per-booking, and pay-per-stay. In the cost-per-click model (CPC), the hotel pays the amount it bids for each click.
She clicks on the link to your hotel booking engine from the site, but ultimately she goes to Booking.com because it’s showing the lowest price, and she books there. Each of these touchpoints can come with costs to your hotel.
The growth of metasearch OTAs often outperform individual hotels in metasearch positioning and cost-per-click (CPC) performance. Upsell other hotel products Revenue opportunities extend far beyond simply selling your rooms. Remember, each segment will have a unique opportunity for you to gain extra business or revenue.
To maximise ROI, consider: Cost-Effective Platforms: Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Bing Ads often deliver lower cost-per-click rates while helping hotels reach niche audiences. Optimised Campaigns: Use compelling ad copy, well-designed landing pages, and robust conversion tracking to refine your PPC strategy.
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