Where the ad sits
The ad appears in a labelled sponsored block below ChatGPT's answer. The buyer has just read a neutral explanation of the options. Your ad is the next thing they see.
A simple structure
- Headline that names the outcome in the buyer's terms: "Close the books in 5 days, not 12".
- One line of proof or fit: "Built for finance teams at 100–1,000 person companies."
- A destination that continues the answer: a comparison page, a pricing page or a short guide, not your homepage.
Examples by stage
| Buyer question | Headline | Supporting line |
|---|---|---|
| How do we shorten month-end close? | Close the books in 5 days, not 12 | Automated reconciliation for mid-size finance teams |
| Best close software for NetSuite users | Close software that syncs with NetSuite | Live in about six weeks, no consultants needed |
| Tool A vs tool B for finance teams | Comparing close tools? See the differences | Side-by-side table: features, pricing and rollout time |
| Alternatives to spreadsheets for reconciliation | Stop reconciling in spreadsheets | Matching rules your auditors can follow |
All examples use a fictional product.
Claims and the ad policy
OpenAI's ad policy prohibits unfounded claims about capabilities, pricing or outcomes, exaggerated results and false endorsements. In practice:
- Use numbers you can show on the landing page.
- Say "up to" only if the maximum is real and documented.
- Compare with competitors only on facts you can source.
Creative habits that work
- Write three versions per ad group and keep the one that brings companies that fit your profile, not just clicks.
- Refresh copy monthly. We write six new ads a month for each client.
- Keep the brand voice plain. The answer above your ad is plain; a sales tone stands out for the wrong reason.
Three versions of one ad
Buyer question: "How do we shorten month-end close?" Fictional product.
| Version | Headline | Supporting line | What it tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Close the books in 5 days, not 12 | Automated reconciliation for mid-size finance teams | Outcome |
| B | Month-end close without the spreadsheets | Task lists, reconciliations and sign-offs in one place | Pain |
| C | How three finance teams halved their close | A 6-minute read with their checklists | Proof and content |
Run all three for four weeks. Keep the version that brings the most companies that fit your profile.
Writing for the person, not the platform
- Write as if replying to the buyer's question in a meeting.
- Use their words: "the books", "close", "recs", not your internal product names.
- One idea per ad. If you need two, write two ads.
Questions
Can ChatGPT ads include images?
Check what Ads Manager offers for your campaign. Where a visual is available, use a clean product screenshot or a simple illustration; busy visuals don't read well under an answer.
How long should the copy be?
Short. The answer above it already did the explaining. A headline and one supporting line are usually enough.
Should we mention price?
Only if it's a strength and matches the landing page exactly.
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