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Ad placement directly influences the quality and relevance of the audience exposed to the advertisement, which in turn affects user engagement metrics such as time on site. Specifically, placing ads on platforms, websites, or within content environments that align closely with the target audience’s interests and intent increases the likelihood that users will click through and remain engaged once on the landing page. For example, an ad placed on a niche industry blog or a relevant social media group attracts visitors who are already interested in the product or service, leading to longer time spent exploring the site. Conversely, poor ad placement—such as irrelevant or low-quality sites—may generate clicks from less interested users who quickly leave, reducing time on site and increasing bounce rates. Therefore, optimizing ad placement is a strategic lever to improve the quality of traffic, which manifests as increased time on site, signaling higher engagement and better potential for conversion. Marketers can use this relationship to refine targeting and media buying decisions, ensuring that ad spend drives not just clicks but meaningful user interaction with the brand’s digital assets.