A person visits your store, looks at a product, and leaves without buying anything. Retargeting allows you to reach them again—for example, with an ad on social media or a direct message—reminding them of what they saw. It’s also used with customers who have already made a purchase to encourage a second purchase.

Why does it matter?

Most visits don't result in a purchase on the first try. Retargeting targets people who have already shown interest, so the message reaches someone who is familiar with your brand—not a stranger.

It works best when it's relevant: showing the exact product the person viewed—or a related category—makes more sense than repeating a generic ad. And it's a good idea to exclude anyone who has already purchased that product, so as not to waste your budget or annoy the customer.

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Martín visits an online sports store, looks at some running shoes, and closes the tab. The next day, he sees an ad on Instagram for those same shoes. Since he was already familiar with them, he clicks on the ad and completes the purchase. The store didn’t have to convince him from scratch—it simply reminded him of something he already wanted.

How to Use It with Data4Sales

• The web pixel tracks which categories and products each person viewed and makes that information actionable in campaigns.
• Synchronize audiences with Meta Ads and Google Ads to retarget users with paid ads.
• Enable abandoned cart and abandoned browsing flows via WhatsApp, email, or SMS, which operate 24/7.

Related terms

• Web Pixel
• Abandoned Cart
• Abandoned Ship
• Synchronized Audiences