# Mobile Marketing

### What is Mobile Marketing?

![Mobile Marketing](https://eminence.ch/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/720x360-mobile.jpg)

Mobile marketing refers to the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to promote products or services. This can include SMS text messaging, mobile apps, mobile web ads, and location-based marketing. Mobile marketing campaigns can be targeted to specific groups of people based on demographics, interests, or behaviors, and can be used to build relationships with customers, generate leads, or increase sales. The unique capabilities of mobile devices, such as location tracking and push notifications, offer new opportunities for marketers to reach their target audience and deliver personalized, timely and highly relevant messages. As mobile usage continues to rise, mobile marketing has become an increasingly important channel for businesses to reach their customers and drive conversions.

### Why is mobile marketing important ?

Mobile marketing is important because it allows businesses to reach their target audience where they are most likely to be: on their mobile devices. With the increasing amount of time that people spend on their smartphones and tablets, mobile marketing provides a way for businesses to connect with potential customers in a more personal and immediate way. Additionally, mobile marketing allows for targeting specific groups of people, such as those who have previously shown interest in a product or service. This can lead to more effective and efficient marketing efforts, resulting in increased sales and revenue for the business.

### Types of Mobile Marketing

* `Mobile App Marketing`: This type of mobile marketing involves promoting a mobile app to potential users through various channels, such as social media, search engines, and app stores. The goal is to increase downloads and engagement with the app.
* `SMS Marketing`: SMS marketing involves sending text messages to a list of opted-in mobile phone numbers for the purpose of promoting a product or service. This type of mobile marketing can be highly effective because text messages have a high open rate and can be targeted to specific groups of people.
* `In-Game Mobile Marketing`: In-game mobile marketing refers to the use of mobile games as a platform for advertising. This can include display ads within the game, branded virtual items, or sponsored levels. The goal is to reach the large and engaged audience that plays mobile games.
* `QR code`: QR (Quick Response) codes are a type of barcode that can be scanned using a smartphone camera. They can be used to quickly and easily direct users to a specific website or online content. They can also be used in mobile marketing campaigns to provide customers with special offers or discounts.

### Google Ads extensions

![Google Ads extensions](https://infotrust.com/blog-files/adwods-ad-extensions.jpg)

Google Ads extensions are additional pieces of information that can be added to a text ad in Google Ads. They provide users with additional information about a business or product and can help to increase the visibility and performance of an ad. Some examples of extensions include:

* `Sitelink Extensions`: These are additional links that can be added to an ad, leading users to specific pages on a website.
* `Call Extensions`: These allow users to directly call a business from the ad by clicking on a phone number.
* `Location Extensions`: These show the location of a business on a map and include a link to get directions.
* `Review Extensions`: These show review or ratings information about a business or product, pulled from third-party review sites.
* `Callout Extensions`: These are short additional text lines that can be added to an ad, highlighting unique selling points or special offers.

Google Ads extensions can be added to text ads in Google Ads and are designed to increase the visibility and performance of an ad by providing more information to the user. They can be added and managed from the ad extension tab in your Google Ads account.
