{"id":40148,"date":"2025-09-29T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T08:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/?p=40148"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:50:53","slug":"push-vs-pop-ads-fatads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/","title":{"rendered":"Push vs Pop Ads: Which Format Works Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mobid-before-content\" style=\"margin-top: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"mobid-815007603\"><div class=\"mobid-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/recommends\/banner-placement-1\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"da\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/da.gif\" alt=\"\"  class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"730\" height=\"90\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketing 2025 is all about one big debate: push vs pop ads. Both bring traffic, clicks and conversions \u2014 but they work differently. Some affiliates swear by push for quality leads, others love pops for massive volume at low cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/recommends\/fatads-blogpost\/\">FatAds ad network<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these two formats are the core focus. The network was created by media buyers who know exactly what affiliates need: simple campaign setup, transparent traffic and formats that convert. Since FatAds only specializes in push and pop, it\u2019s the perfect playground to test both and see what brings more profit for your offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll do a <\/span><b>push ads vs pop ads comparison<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: how each format works, where the traffic performs best (mobile vs desktop), which verticals convert better on each. By the end, you\u2019ll know when to choose push, when to choose pops and how to make both work together in your campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#push-vs-pop-traffic-what-is-it\" >Push vs Pop Traffic: What is It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#why-fatads-is-perfect-for-push-vs-pop-testing\" >Why FatAds Is Perfect for Push vs Pop Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#push-vs-pop-ads-comparison-on-fatads-which-format-works-best-for-your-vertical\" >Push vs. Pop Ads Comparison on FatAds: Which Format Works Best for Your Vertical?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#when-push-ads-win\" >When Push Ads Win<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#when-pop-ads-win\" >When Pop Ads Win<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#mobile-vs-desktop-how-targeting-impacts-performance-on-fatads\" >Mobile vs Desktop: How Targeting Impacts Performance on FatAds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#push-ads\" >Push Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#pop-ads\" >Pop Ads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/push-vs-pop-ads-fatads\/#final-thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"push-vs-pop-traffic-what-is-it\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push vs Pop Traffic: What is It<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get into the numbers, let\u2019s make sure we\u2019re on the same page about what each format is.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Push ads<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the classic notification-style ads delivered straight to a user\u2019s device. They look like messages on mobile or desktop, with an icon, title and short text. Because users actively click them, push traffic usually brings more engaged leads. CTR is higher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pop ads<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pops (also called popunders) appear when a user opens a new browser tab or window with your landing page. The user doesn\u2019t have to click first \u2014 the ad loads automatically. Pops give you massive traffic volume for very low cost, making them great for fast testing and scaling. CTR doesn\u2019t really apply here in the same way as push, since every impression is already a site visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why affiliates use them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are easy to launch and scale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push = intent and quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop = volume and cheap clicks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together they cover almost every type of offer \u2014 from dating and gambling to utilities and finance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So <\/span><b>push or pop ads \u2014 which one is better?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The answer is: it depends on what kind of traffic you\u2019re after and what you want users to do.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logic is quick: If your goal is <\/span><b>quality over quantity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, start with push. If your goal is <\/span><b>volume at low cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pops are the go-to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most affiliates actually combine both: run pops for scale and data, then use push to retarget or bring in higher-quality deposits and sales. To really see the difference, let\u2019s put push vs pop traffic side by side.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 1357px; width: 99.4791%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Push Ads<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pop Ads<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average Cost (CPM\/CPC)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0.01\u2013$0.05 CPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super low CPM, sometimes $0.001\u2013$0.01 per visit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>CTR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong (1\u20133% depending on geo\/creative)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not really relevant, every impression = a visit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Conversion Quality<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More engaged users, higher intent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends heavily on pre-landing\/landing &amp; funnel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Traffic Volume<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steady, but limited by subscriber base<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huge scale, fast volume in almost any geo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Targeting Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced (geo, OS, browser, carrier, interests)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More basic (geo, device, frequency)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Best Device<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile-first, but works on desktop too<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both, desktop often cheaper<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Top Verticals<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating, gambling, finance, nutra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweepstakes, utilities, gambling, apps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>ROI Potential<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher ROI with proper optimization<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cost per lead, faster testing cycles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-fatads-is-perfect-for-push-vs-pop-testing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why FatAds Is Perfect for Push vs Pop Testing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into the push vs pop ads performance breakdown, let\u2019s take a quick look at what makes FatAds ad network stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s already a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/fatads-review\/\"><b>FatAds review on Mobidea Academy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 if you haven\u2019t read it yet, check it out for the full overview of features and service levels. Here we\u2019ll keep it short and focus on what matters most for affiliates comparing push and pop traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40158 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-6.png\" alt=\"fatdads\" width=\"1600\" height=\"773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-6.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-6-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-6-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-6-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-6-1536x742.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Two formats, one focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fatads.co\/?utm_source=mobidea&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=blogpost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FatAds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t spread thin. The network is built only around <\/span><b>push and pop ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so all the traffic, optimization tools and support are tailored for these formats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Top verticals supported<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gambling, Betting, VPN, Software &amp; Utilities, Finance, Sweepstakes, Dating, Online Games. These verticals perform well on both push and pops, with different strengths depending on your funnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Built by affiliates, for affiliates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The team behind FatAds are media buyers themselves, so targeting options, campaign setup and reporting are optimized for performance marketing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, on the FatAds website you can see live CPC (for push) and CPM (for pop) rates for over <\/span><b>220 geos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"mobid-in-content-15-p\" style=\"margin-top: 26px;margin-bottom: 26px;\" id=\"mobid-1797142169\"><div class=\"mobid-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/recommends\/semrush-v2\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"semrushtrialseo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/semrushtrialseo.gif\" alt=\"\"  class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40157 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-6.png\" alt=\"fatdads\" width=\"1600\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-6.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-6-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-6-1024x481.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-6-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-6-1536x721.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means you know the traffic costs upfront, whether you\u2019re buying clicks in Argentina or impressions in Albania. With that in mind, let\u2019s break down how <\/span><b>push vs pop ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perform on FatAds and which format works better depending on your campaign goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"push-vs-pop-ads-comparison-on-fatads-which-format-works-best-for-your-vertical\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push vs. Pop Ads Comparison on FatAds: Which Format Works Best for Your Vertical?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><b>push ads vs pop ads \u2013 which format actually performs better on FatAds?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The answer depends on your vertical and your campaign goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-push-ads-win\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Push Ads Win<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High-intent traffic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Since users click on a notification, every visit is pre-qualified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fresh leads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Constant subscriber updates mean you always reach new users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best fit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Software, gambling, betting, gaming, finance.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: CPC starts at <\/span><b>$0.0035<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you can test while still getting good CTR (1\u20133%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40156 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-7.png\" alt=\"fatdads\" width=\"1600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-7.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-7-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-7-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-7-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-7-1536x893.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-pop-ads-win\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Pop Ads Win<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Massive reach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pops bring traffic instantly, perfect for GEO testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low cost per visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: CPM starts from <\/span><b>$0.6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you can buy thousands of impressions at scale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simple setup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Just a landing page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best fit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b>Sweepstakes, gambling, dating, crypto.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40155 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2.png\" alt=\"fatdads\" width=\"1600\" height=\"919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4-2-1536x882.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>How Affiliates Decide<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vertical needs <\/span><b>quality leads and deposits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, go with <\/span><b>push ads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want <\/span><b>fast traffic at the lowest cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, start with <\/span><b>pops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On FatAds, the smartest strategy is to test both: run pops for data and reach, then<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The winner depends on your vertical, but FatAds gives you both at competitive rates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mobile-vs-desktop-how-targeting-impacts-performance-on-fatads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile vs Desktop: How Targeting Impacts Performance on FatAds<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/recommends\/fatads-blogpost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FatAds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both <\/span><b>mobile and desktop traffic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available for push and pop campaigns, but performance can vary a lot depending on the format and geo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"push-ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push Ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile push<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is king. Most subscribers are mobile users, which means higher CTR and more conversions, especially for verticals like <\/span><b>dating, gambling, and gaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desktop push<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works best in Tier-1 geos (US, UK, DE) where users spend more time on computers and trust notifications for <\/span><b>finance and software offers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs: mobile CPCs start from just <\/span><b>$0.003\u2013$0.004<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tier-2\/3 markets, while desktop clicks are usually a bit higher but often deliver stronger leads.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pop-ads\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop Ads<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile pops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can generate massive volume, but user intent is often lower \u2014 landing pages must be sharp and fast-loading to keep conversions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desktop pops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are usually cheaper and allow aggressive scaling. They\u2019re especially effective in <\/span><b>utilities, VPN, sweepstakes, and crypto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> verticals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs: CPM starts from <\/span><b>$0.6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with many geos under $2 on average, making desktop pops one of the cheapest ways to test campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><b>push ads vs pop ads \u2014 which is better?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobidea.com\/academy\/recommends\/fatads-blogpost\/\">FatAds<\/a>, the real answer is: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it depends on your vertical and your goals.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best affiliates don\u2019t choose one or the other. They <\/span><b>test both formats side by side<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on FatAds, compare CPM and CPC in different geos, and then scale the format that brings the most profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 In short: Push = quality. 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