Advertising glossary

What is Call to action (CTA)?

Definition

The call to action is the button on an ad, such as Shop now, Learn more or Sign up. It tells people what to do next.

Call to action explained

The CTA should match the intent of the offer and the landing page. Shop now suits direct product offers, Learn more suits higher consideration purchases.

Example

A mobile game uses Install now, a skincare brand uses Shop now.

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