Banner Ad Results

These three banners all ran on a website targeted squarely at computer geeks.

It seems that banner ads designed to look like part of the site itself are more effective, even with technically savvy audiences.

Is there something ethically wrong with running banner ads designed to look like part of the website ?  I’m not sure.

Banner 1 – Designed to look good

Banner1

Creative Name Impressions Delivered Clicks Recorded Click Rate Rounded
Banner1.gif 37225 46 0.123572868 0.13



Banner 2 – Designed fit in seamlessly with the website

Banner1

Creative Name Impressions Delivered Clicks Recorded Click Rate Rounded
Banner2.gif 15286 37 0.24205155 0.25



Banner 3 – Designed fit in with the website but with larger text for more punch

Banner1

Creative Name Impressions Delivered Clicks Recorded Click Rate Rounded
Banner3.gif 9869 12 0.121592867 0.13