Hello! We’re continuing our traffic experiments in Canada. In our previous case targeting this GEO, we tried launching a Dating offer, but in today’s scenario, the experiment revolves around one of the popular VPN (Virtual Private Network) verticals.
Let’s get down to business!
Puntos clave
Oferta: VPN
GEO: CA (Canada)
Tráfico: Mainstream High and Medium Activity
Formato del anuncio: Popunder móvil
Periodo de la campaña publicitaria: 2 – 6 May
Ingresos: $1,400
RETORNO DE LA INVERSIÓN: 180%
VPN (Virtual Private Network) programs have existed for a long time, but initially, they were only used by computer geeks. The situation changed after Edward Snowden revealed widespread government surveillance of its citizens in 2013. At that moment, VPN services skyrocketed in popularity.
Lockdowns, remote work, and online shopping have only added to their popularity over the past year.
What is a VPN offer?
This category of offers provides users with software or subscriptions to VPN services. To be precise, a virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. The benefits of a VPN include increases in functionality, security, and management of the private network. It provides access to resources that are inaccessible on the public network and is typically used for telecommuting workers. Encryption is common, although not an inherent part of a VPN connection.
Strategy
In the previous case on Canadian traffic, we tested a bid of $1.7. The performance metrics and traffic volume were quite impressive. Therefore, in this case on the VPN vertical, we decided to lower the price and accept the proposed bid of $1.02. We’ll provide more details on this in the campaign settings below.
Also, in our case, we decided to stick with the Popunder mobile ad format because we direct traffic to a fairly simple registration process, which we filter out from random users through a high-quality pre-lander.
A good pre-lander can attract more targeted traffic that can meet the advertiser’s desires.
It’s important to note that we’ve chosen mobile iOS traffic because VPN services aren’t as popular for desktops.
Now, let’s move on to a detailed breakdown of the GEOs.
Geography
Do Canadians use VPNs? Yes, quite actively. Canadians use VPNs to access American Netflix and other American video websites (Hulu or Disney Plus).
Furthermore, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada conducted a study in 2020 that found 87% of Canadian citizens worried about online privacy and the protection of their data. Due to antiterrorism laws in Canada, there’s a considerable amount of cyber surveillance in the country.
That’s why VPN services are in such demand in Canada and are considered an integral part of internet usage. VPN offers here elicit a very positive response.
And if you ever thought that launching VPN offers on Tier-1 and iOS requires exceptional mastery, then leave all doubts behind. Premium GEOs make campaigns riskier but also more profitable. Overall, traffic in Canada shows high conversion rates, and there’s also a financially capable audience there.
Now we will show you the campaign settings in more detail ↓
Settings of the ad campaign and its Optimization at HilltopAds
Antes de lanzar una campaña publicitaria en HilltopAds, debe registrarse como anunciante. Puede registrarse utilizando este enlace.
A continuación, para crear una campaña publicitaria, es necesario:
- Ir a la Gestionar campañas sección
- Haga clic en el botón Añadir campaña botón
- En la sección de creación de campañas, seleccione la opción Popunder móvil formato de anuncio
- En el Canales de tráfico seleccione Mainstream high and medium activity
A continuación, es esencial configurar el Postback para realizar un seguimiento de los resultados de su campaña publicitaria.
Para una descripción detallada del trabajo con Postback y los marcadores de posición disponibles, consulte nuestra guía.
En términos sencillos, para la URL final de la oferta, necesitamos insertar parámetros para pasar las conversiones y los ID de origen. El parámetro para pasar conversiones es click_id, y el ID de origen es zone_id.
Como resultado, nuestro URL de destino final debería verse así:
https://my_offer.net/?&click_id={{ctoken}}&s1={{zoneid}}
- {{ctoken}} - Parámetro HilltopAds para pasar conversiones.
- {{zoneid}} - Parámetro HilltopAds para pasar el ID de la fuente.
En general, puede añadir absolutamente cualquier parámetro de las opciones disponibles que sea necesario para el análisis posterior de la campaña. Sin embargo, recuerde que es esencial incluir el parámetro click_id en el enlace final para pasar las conversiones.
A continuación, establecemos los configuración de objetivos:
- GEO – CA (Canada)
- OS – iOS
También puede configurar filtros de campaña y permitir/no permitir Proxy y WebView traffic from the campaign. However, in our case, for the VPN offer, we have included webview traffic:
- Proxy - rechazar
- WebView - permitir
WebView es un software que abre una página de destino con una oferta dentro de una aplicación móvil. En otras palabras, al abrir la aplicación, los usuarios son dirigidos a un sitio web de una sola página con la oferta.
We’ve made the decision to implement a daily budget limit for our advertising campaign on the HilltopAds platform. This strategic move is aimed at ensuring better financial control and maximizing the efficiency of our advertising spend.
To begin with, we decided to set a daily limit of $100:
If needed, you can also set campaign limits or display schedules. The final step before launching the ad is to specify the cost per thousand impressions (CPM). Here, we pay attention to the Volúmenes de tráfico graph in the top left corner, which calculates premium, minimum, and recommended CPM rates.
We initiated the ad campaign with a bid of $1.02, based on the provided recommended CPM price.
Nuestro consejo: para probar una nueva oferta, empiece con la recomendada CPM. Esto mostrará si la oferta es eficaz y si la campaña necesita optimización.
Así pues, los parámetros clave de la campaña publicitaria son los siguientes:
Formato del anuncio - Popunder móvil
Canales de tráfico – Mainstream High and Medium Activity
Geo – CA
OS – iOS
Tarifa CPM – $1.02
Optimization and intermediate results
We tested the campaign for exactly 2 days and were satisfied with the results. However, upon examining the screenshot statistics, we noticed certain areas where the cost per conversion is above $1.5:
This doesn’t align with our objectives, so we decided to implement an Automatic Optimization tool and set the cost per conversion at $1.5, but no higher.
To learn more about the capabilities of automatic optimization with HilltopAds, you can check out the article on the website.
La optimización automática es una herramienta que permite añadir automáticamente las fuentes de tráfico no rentables. Gracias a esta función, el sistema HilltopAds elimina las fuentes no rentables de su campaña publicitaria y las añade a la BlackList.
Resultados
After setting up the automatic optimization tool and for the remaining 3 days, the earnings percentage from the advertising campaign significantly increased. According to the statistics, over 5 days we achieved the following:
- Costes totales (ingresos) – $500
- Beneficios totales – $1,400.35
- ROI (Retorno de la inversión) – 180%
ROI es uno de los indicadores clave en marketing digital que le permite evaluar la rentabilidad de una campaña publicitaria. En términos sencillos, ROI te muestra el porcentaje de inversión publicitaria que has conseguido recuperar a través de las ganancias de los anuncios.
La fórmula para calcular ROI es:
ROI = (ingresos totales - coste total) / coste total * 100%
In this case, the return on investment is 180%.
Net Profit
The net profit derived from the VPN offer launched on the HilltopAds platform illustrates compelling return on investment. With a total revenue of $1,400.35 and advertising expenses amounting to $500, the campaign yielded a net profit of $900. This underscores the effectiveness of the HilltopAds advertising network as a valuable platform for promoting offers such as VPN.
This emphasizes the effectiveness of the HilltopAds advertising network as a valuable platform for promoting offers such as VPN in Tier-1 countries.
Wrap-up
Here are some tips and a conclusion for launching VPN offer advertising in Canada:
- Understand the audience. Given the rising popularity of VPN services among Canadians, it’s essential to understand their motivations and concerns regarding online privacy and security. Tailoring your pre-lander to address these concerns can be highly effective.
- Focus on benefits. Highlight the benefits of using a VPN, such as enhanced security, access to geo-blocked content, and privacy protection. Emphasize how VPN services can improve users’ online experience and address their needs.
- Choose the right ad format. Consider using Popunder mobile ad format, especially if you’re directing traffic to a straightforward registration process. This format can effectively capture users’ attention without disrupting their browsing experience.
- Utilize pre-landers. Develop high-quality pre-landers to filter out random users and attract more targeted traffic. A well-designed pre-lander can increase the chances of conversions by aligning with the advertiser’s goals and enhancing user engagement.
- Target mobile iOS traffic. Since VPN services are more popular on mobile devices, especially iOS, focus your advertising efforts on this platform. Capitalize on the higher demand for VPN services among mobile users to maximize your campaign’s effectiveness.
As always, we’re delighted to offer you a promo code: CASEVPN. Just enter it when you make your first deposit of $100 or more at HilltopAds and you’ll get an additional +10% bonus.
Esperamos que este caso práctico le haya resultado útil. Si es así, ¿por qué no se registra en HilltopAds y empieza a obtener beneficios hoy mismo?
