Associative content targeting (also called rule-based optimization or passive targeting). The page content is modified based on information obtained about the visitor's search criteria, geographic information of source traffic, or other known generic parameters can be used for explicit non-research-based consumer segmentation.Predictive content targeting (also called active targeting). The page content is adjusted by correlating any known information about the visitor (e.g., prior purchase behavior, personal demographic information, browsing patterns, etc.) to anticipate (desired) future actions based on predictive analytics.Consumer directed targeting (also called social targeting). The page content is created using the relevance of publicly available information through a mechanism based on reviews, ratings, tagging, referrals, etc.
Look at your site metrics, and evaluate each channel of traffic (e.g., PPC, email, SEO, etc.) Do channel mapping to see what text and images you are using (i.e., if a visitor clicks an ad, be sure you are using that copy on your landing pages) Determine how each channel is impacting your conversion or customer experience Use the landing page that best matches the motivations of customers arriving via that channel Do not send visitors from PPC, banners or emails directly to your home page Make sure to connect them to the most relevant page for higher conversions Analyze order history Know what your customers looked at or ordered previously Design or build pages that are more relevant to that history to enhance their next visit Analyze your metrics to see what customers are most likely to buy Look at what products the customer is looking for Deliver relevant solutions on your landing page Survey your customers, and ask them about their shopping experience Do not simply guess what the landing page should be Inquire with your customers to see if they were able to find what they were looking for