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Writer's pictureJuan Campana

How to use geotargeting to improve your marketing efforts

Updated: Sep 25, 2023


How to use Geotargeting to improve your marketing efforts
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What is Geotargeting?


By defining specific geographic boundaries, often using addresses and zip codes, geotargeting allows businesses to tailor their marketing efforts and reach their preferred audience more effectively according to their interests and needs.


Geotargeting or Geofencing?

When it comes to location-based marketing strategies, it is important to understand the difference between Geotargeting and Geofencing. Despite their interchangeable use, they serve distinct purposes.


Geofencing is a part of Geotargeting and aims to attract individuals who enter a designated virtual boundary or fence. This approach creates opportunities in nearby areas without identifying the audience's interests or characteristics, sending messages to unexpected customers, such as surprising offers or details about ongoing or upcoming events.


On the other hand, Geotargeting encompasses Geofencing and incorporating market segmentation. Not everyone who enters the fence will receive the message, as Geotargeting allows for demographic, behavioural and psychographic segmentation to ensure that your marketing efforts reach the right audience.


How can Geotargeting help your business?

  • Locations: Spread marketing messages through retailers, multiple stores, and even competitors' locations.

  • Foot Traffic: Targeted ads drive foot traffic to physical stores and events, increasing conversion chances.

  • Audience: Reach specific audiences near stores or events.

  • Website Traffic: Drive increased web traffic to landing pages by targeting relevant local audiences.

  • Brand Awareness: Consistent targeting enhances brand awareness and recognition in targeted areas.

  • Strategy: Utilizing data insights refines offerings and marketing strategies to target specific local markets.

What tools are available for Geotargeting?

Many popular digital advertising tools, such as Meta Ads and Google Ads, provide Geotargeting capabilities. These features enable advertisers to create audiences based on specific locations using addresses and postal codes. However, there are specialized tools like GroundTruth or Place IQ that concentrate primarily on geotargeting and offer additional features like foot traffic reports for deeper insights.


How to optimize a geotargeting campaign?

  1. Build a detailed database: Create a Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel document containing comprehensive information, addresses, and zip codes of your business retailers or competitor locations where your products are available. Use CSV files to organize the data with specific column order, as geotargeting tools often support bulk uploads, saving you valuable time when dealing with multiple locations.

  2. Maintain accurate information: Keep your database regularly updated with precise and reliable information. Inaccurate data can lead to wasted advertising efforts and financial losses. Ensure accurate and up-to-date store details, and remove closed locations from the list.

  3. Verify addresses: Before adding addresses in bulk, double-check for common mistakes like different address formats, unit numbers, or outdated Google Maps information. Verifying the accuracy of the data will help avoid targeting errors and improve the effectiveness of your geotargeting efforts.

  4. Maximize impact: Geotargeting is the perfect blend of technology, marketing, geography, and advertising. By precisely targeting your audience based on their location, you can maximize the impact of your campaigns, boost engagement, and increase conversion rates.

Geotargeting can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your marketing efforts, reaching the right audience at the right place and time. Craft a marketing strategy that aligns with your business goals and tailor your advertisements to the audience's needs.


Get started with your geotargeting strategy and unlock the potential of location-based marketing! Feel free to reach out for JuanXcel's personalized guidance and support.


By Juan Campana


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