Retargeting via push notifications

Retargeting via push notifications

Created on 22 July, 2025Push Notification Basics • 45 views • 1 minutes read

Discover how to set up effective retargeting with push notifications. Increase conversions, recover lost visitors, and boost ROI with personalized messages.

1. What is Push Notification Retargeting?

Push retargeting is a technology to re-engage users who visited your website but didn't complete target actions (purchases, sign-ups, etc.).

Key Advantages:

  1. 95%+ delivery rate (higher than email)
  2. Instant visibility (unlike banner ads)
  3. Behavior-based personalization

2. 5 High-Converting Retargeting Scenarios

① Abandoned Cart Recovery

🛒 You forgot something!
Your cart awaits — 3 items worth $120
➔ Complete purchase

Trigger: Added items but didn't checkout

② Product View Follow-Up

🔥 Viewed item now on sale!
iPhone 13 Pro just $899 (-15%)
➔ Buy now

③ Post-Purchase Upsell

📦 Perfect match for your order #1452
Samsung Galaxy Case — only $19
➔ Add to order

④ Inactive Subscriber Reactivation

👋 We miss you! Exclusive offer:
20% OFF your next purchase
➔ Claim now

⑤ Personalized Recommendations

🎯 Curated for you:
3 items you might love
➔ View selection

3. Optimization Best Practices

✅ Ideal Send Times:

  1. Ecommerce: 7-9 PM local time
  2. B2B: 11 AM-1 PM

✅ Optimal Frequency:

Max 2-3 retargeting pushes per week

✅ CTR Boosters:

  1. Strategic emoji use (🔥 🎁 ⏳)
  2. FOMO triggers ("Only 2 left", "Ends tonight")
  3. Dynamic personalization ("{name}, your {product} is waiting")

4. Real-World Case Studies

Case 1:

Electronics retailer:

  1. 23% cart recovery rate with 3-step push sequence
  2. 17% increase in average order value

Case 2:

Online course platform:

  1. 40% more sign-ups from incomplete form visitors

Key Takeaways

Push retargeting excels at:

  1. Recovering lost revenue
  2. Increasing customer lifetime value
  3. Strengthening brand recall

Pro Tip: Start with automated cart recovery flows, then expand to other high-intent segments.