Following up on our research from earlier this week, we decided to take a look at click trends based on operating system and Internet browser. The results were quite interesting: in both cases, users of Microsoft’s product clicked on ads at a significantly higher rate than any of Microsoft’s competitors. Coupled with earlier numbers showing Bing traffic’s high CTR, this leads us to believe that users of Microsoft are, in general, the most valuable traffic that can be driven to any ad-supported website. Check out the graphs:
Interestingly, unlike Bing, Microsoft’s operating system (Windows) and Web browser (Internet Explorer) products hold significant leads in terms of market share. In our sample group, Windows accounted for 89% of the traffic, and IE accounted for 62%. This suggests that in products within its wheelhouse, Microsoft has that perfect storm of market share and traffic that acts on ads.
| Operating System | Ad CTR | % of Market | CTR Vs. Microsoft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 0.92% | 89.45% | 100% |
| Mac | 0.52% | 9.89% | 56.4% |
| Linux | 0.46% | 0.67% | 49.6% |
| Internet Browser | Ad CTR | % of Market | CTR Vs. Microsoft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | 1.05% | 62.29% | 100% |
| Firefox | 0.66% | 24.4% | 63.27% |
| Safari | 0.5% | 8.08% | 48.17% |
| Chrome | 0.21% | 3.46% | 19.83% |
Numbers are based on a sample of traffic through the Chitika advertising network.
About Chitika
Chitika, Inc., is a search-based online advertising network, leading the way in intent-based advertising and search engine insights. Chitika provides publishers with an innovative way to monetize search engine traffic, and advertisers a new way of generating leads with clear consumer intent. With over 60,000 sites and 2 billion monthly impressions, the Chitika network is the pulse of the online world. Through research and targeting, Chitika continually evolves its image as “the ad network that knows when not to show ads.” For more information, visit https://chitika.com
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Daniel Ruby
Research Director, Online Insights
Chitika, Inc.
+866.441.7203 x966
press@chitika.com
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I would say it maybe because ads are displayed more properly in I.E/Win than other applications.
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