Google Display Network

First, let’s take a look at what is Google Display Ads.

Google Display Advertising is also known as “GDN (Google Display Network)”. With Google Display Ads, you can reach people with targeted display ads while they’re browsing their favorite websites, showing a friend a YouTube video, checking their Gmail account, or using mobile devices and apps.

Differences between listing ads and display ads

The differences between listing ads and display ads are as follows:

You can see that the location and format of the ad are completely different.

NoItemListing adsDisplay ads
1PlaceSearch result pageDifferent sites
2FormatText adText ad
Banner ad
Responsive ad
3Delivery methodKeywordKeyword
Interest
Retargeting
Topic
Location
Age
Sex
4Target userRelated user knowing their needsPotential user
5CPCHighLow

The merit of display ads

1.Can be retargeted

Retargeting, also known as remarketing, is a form of online advertising that can help you keep your brand in front of bounced traffic after they leave your website.

2.Using images and videos other than text

Display ads can use images, videos, as well as text.