Hey guys,
Quick question from someone who's totally new to TrafficVance (and PPV in general):
If I create a very simple creative (a picture and a link to the offer, for example), what is the default behavior on a click? Will the user be taken to the offer page in the same 800x600 window that popped, or will a new full-size tab / window be opened?
If the default behavior is for the person to be taken to the offer in the 800x600 window, can I use target="_blank" in my PPV creative to make sure the user sees the full-size offer page? I'm fine with creating 800x600 pages for creatives, but I'd prefer to send users to full-size offer pages.
Guess I need to go out and buy a PC so I can install gamevance and test this out. I see the TrafficVance popup tester tool on this site, but I think all that's doing is opening an 800x600 window.
Thanks!
If you don't put target="_blank" in your link it will pop on a 800x600 window.
If you add it it will open on a new full screen window.
There is a third way where you add a little javascript to your link and it opens on same window but in fullscreen.
If anyone needs it I'll post it here.
Thanks, bbrock. Yeah, if you don't mind posting the JS I'd love to see it. Would you recommend using JS to make the pop-up full screen, or using target="_blank"? I'm guessing opening the LP in the 800x600 window is generally a bad idea.
Thanks!
Easiest way is just add the _blank. You can do some crazy java like this:
<Script Language="JavaScript">
function load() {
var load = window.open('http://www.imakelotsofmoneysoopeninanewwindowkthnx.com',' ','scrollbars=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,toolbar= no,location=no,status=no');
}
// -->
</Script>
And here is the link
<a href="javascript:load()">Open Window</a>
but why?
Simple = better = $$$ = yea
More on java: http://www.web-source.net/javascript_popup_window2.htm
Daksneezian beat me on posting this.
Opening in a blank window is much easier but only downside is that may confuse your user.
You can always split test it but I doubt the difference will be huge.
I'm not 100% on PPV but on a review style lander for PPC I tested opening in a new window vs same window (this is a review page w/ 3 aff offers), the new window offer gave me about double the ROI, so it is always worth a test.
I'm glad I have the JS now in case I ever want to try it, but you're right: keep it simple. I'll stick with just _blank to start out. Thanks man!
No prob - keep us posted!