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The ultimate guide to Channable’s bol ads solution: Scale your business effortlessly

September 18, 2024

Channable's bol ads solution simplifies the complex process of advertising on bol, allowing SMB brand owners and multi-brand retailers to create, automate, and optimize bol Sponsored Products at scale. Built on Channable’s powerful multichannel platform, this solution addresses the growing need for effective retail media strategies, helping businesses enhance visibility and drive sales on one of the largest eCommerce platforms in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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The ultimate guide to Channable’s bol ads solution: Scale your business effortlessly

Why advertising on bol matters more than ever

In the fast-evolving world of eCommerce, marketplaces like bol have become important channels for brands looking to expand their reach and drive sales. With over 13 million yearly visitors, bol is the largest eCommerce platform in the Netherlands and Belgium, making it a staple in those markets and a prime opportunity for businesses.

However, merely listing products on bol is not enough; to succeed, businesses need effective advertising strategies that boost product visibility and conversions. This is where Channable’s bol ads solution comes into play, offering a powerful, automated, and scalable way to manage your bol Sponsored Products campaigns.

The shift in consumer behavior: From Google to marketplaces

Traditionally, Google has been the go-to platform for online product searches. However, consumer behavior is shifting, with more shoppers turning to online marketplaces like bol to search for and purchase products. This trend has made it essential for brands and retailers to maintain a strong presence on these platforms.

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The challenge of managing bol ads

While bol offers tremendous potential, managing advertising campaigns on the platform can be challenging. The complexities of product listings, keyword strategies, and performance optimization require significant time and resources, particularly for SMB brand owners and multi-brand retailers who may be managing large inventories or fast-changing assortments.

Channable’s bol ads solution: Your key to simplified advertising

Channable’s bol ads solution is an advanced tool designed to help businesses create, automate, and optimize their advertising campaigns on bol at scale. Built on Channable’s multichannel platform, this solution allows users to manage everything from product listings to campaign performance in one place, streamlining the entire process.

Key Features of Channable’s bol ads solution

Bulk campaign creation

One of the standout features of Channable’s bol ads solution is the ability to create ad campaigns in bulk. Whether you're managing a large number of products or have a fast-changing assortment/lost of promotions to manage, this feature allows you to easily set up comprehensive ad structures with minimal effort.

Automated campaign optimization

Channable’s solution also includes automated optimization capabilities. The platform’s intelligent algorithms continuously monitor campaign performance, automatically adjusting bids and targeting based on what works best. This ensures that your ads are always positioned to deliver the highest ROI, without requiring constant manual intervention.
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Dynamic campaign settings

With dynamic campaign settings, users can leverage powerful "If/Then" rules to automate various data and aspects of their campaigns. This feature allows for the automatic creation and adjustment of keywords, ensuring that your ads are always aligned with the most relevant search terms.

bol reporting functionality

Channable’s bol ads solution includes multiple reporting tools that provide insights into many important metrics, including: ACOS (Advertising Cost of Sale), TACOS (Total Advertising Cost of Sale), and more. These insights allow you to make data-driven decisions, optimize your campaigns, and improve overall performance.

The benefits of using Channable’s bol ads solution

Save time and resources

Managing bol ads manually can be a time-consuming process, especially for businesses with large product catalogs. Channable’s bol ads solution significantly reduces this burden by automating many of the tasks associated with campaign creation and optimization.

According to feedback from beta users, the solution can save businesses 4-6 hours per week, freeing up valuable time for other strategic activities and scaling.

Increase visibility and revenue

By automating your bol advertising with Channable, you can ensure that your products are always visible to the right audience. The solution’s optimization features help you maximize the impact of your campaigns, leading to increased visibility and, ultimately, higher sales.

On average, businesses using bol Sponsored Products see an 18% increase in total revenue according to bol.

Gain confidence in your advertising strategy

For many SMB brand owners and multi-brand retailers, managing advertising on bol can feel overwhelming. Channable’s solution provides the tools and insights needed to take control of your campaigns, giving you the confidence to scale your business on bol.

How Channable’s bol ads solution stands out

A first-mover in bol’s new ads environment

Channable is not just another advertising tool; it is a pioneer in bol’s new ads environment. As the first gold partner integrator to launch a product in this space, Channable has worked closely with bol to shape the solution itself.

This close collaboration ensures that users of Channable’s bol ads solution benefit from cutting-edge features and a platform that is fully optimized for the Dutch market.

An End-to-End bol solution

Channable’s approach is holistic, covering everything from product listings to advertising and performance analysis. This end-to-end solution simplifies the entire process of selling on bol, allowing businesses to manage all aspects of their bol presence from a single platform.

Local expertise and support

Channable has been helping businesses succeed on bol since 2014. With a team of local experts and dedicated bol support, Channable offers unparalleled experience and insights into the Dutch eCommerce market. This local expertise is a key differentiator, ensuring that your business is well-supported as you grow on bol.

How to get started with Channable’s bol ads solution

Setting up your product listings

To use Channable’s bol ads solution, you first need to make sure that your product listings are properly set up on bol. Channable’s platform allows you to easily sync your product data with bol, ensuring that all listings meet the necessary requirements and are optimized for conversion.

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Creating and optimizing campaigns

Once your product listings are in place, you can start creating your ad campaigns using Channable’s bulk campaign creation tool. The platform guides you through the process, allowing you to choose the keywords and products you want to target, set your budget, and configure your dynamic campaign settings.

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Monitoring performance and making adjustments

After your campaigns are live, Channable’s reporting tools provide real-time insights into their performance. The platform’s automated optimization features will adjust bids and targeting as needed, but you can also manually tweak your campaigns based on the data provided.

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FAQ: Everything you need to know about Channable’s bol ads solution

Do I need a Channable API to use bol ads?

No, you don’t need a Channable API to use bol ads. However, you will need to upload your EAN (European Article Number) to Channable so that the platform can link your ads to your products. This can be done easily via a webshop connection or by importing data from a Google Sheet, CSV file, or XML.

Can I use Channable’s bol ads tool as a seller or vendor?

Yes, Channable’s bol ads tool can be used by both sellers and vendors on bol.. Sellers can use either SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) or EAN, while vendors only need a list of EANs to get started.

What is the minimum number of products needed to benefit from bol ads?

There is no minimum number of products required to use Channable’s bol ads solution. However, users have found that the tool becomes particularly valuable when managing 25 or more products, as manual optimization becomes too time-consuming at this scale.

The future of retail media: Why now is the time to invest in bol ads

The rise of retail media

Retail media, or advertising on marketplaces like bol and Amazon, is rapidly growing as more brands recognize the importance of being where their customers are. As consumer shopping habits continue to shift toward online marketplaces, investing in retail media is becoming increasingly crucial for brands looking to stay competitive.

Channable your partner in retail media success

As an innovator in retail media solutions, Channable is committed to helping businesses succeed across marketplaces. With its bol ads solution, Channable provides the tools and support needed to create, optimize, and scale your advertising efforts, ensuring that your business remains competitive in the ever-evolving eCommerce landscape.

Maximize your impact

Advertising on bol is a must for businesses looking to succeed in the Dutch and Belgian markets. With Channable’s bol ads solution, SMB brand owners and multi-brand retailers can automate and optimize their advertising efforts, saving time, increasing visibility, and driving sales.

As the first gold partner integrator in bol’s new ads environment, Channable offers a unique, end-to-end solution that simplifies the entire process, allowing businesses to focus on what they do best: selling great products.

Ready to take your bol advertising to the next level? Explore Channable’s bol ads solution.

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