How to Run Facebook Ads? Learn In 5 Minutes!

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With 3.06 billion monthly active users (37% of the world’s population), Facebook remains a dominant digital advertising platform. Facebook’s advertising tools and algorithms have evolved and provide new ways for brands to connect with their audience. However, staying updated with these changes and effectively utilizing them is important for marketers to get the desired results. So, in this blog, we’ll discover a comprehensive guide to Facebook Ads.

What Are Facebook Ads? How Many Types of Facebook Ads?

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Facebook Ads are paid posts allowing businesses to showcase their products or services to users. These ads come in various formats, such as images, video and carousels and appear throughout the platform like users’ feeds, stories, messenger, marketplace and more.
 
Targeted based on demographics, location interests and online behaviours, Facebook Ads allow businesses to set a budget and bid on clicks or impressions. Even though they look similar to regular posts, they are labelled as ‘sponsored’ and often come with call-to-action(CTA) buttons, links and product catalogues. Facebook Ad is a powerful tool for businesses that want to boost brand visibility, cater to more potential customers and generate more income by converting their targeted audiences from viewers to customers.

Steps to Set Up Facebook Ads

Are you ready to advertise? Here are the steps to set up your campaign by using Meta Ads Manager:

Step 1: Create an Ad Campaign

Log in to Meta Ads Manager, and click “Create” to set up a new campaign, ad set, or ad.
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Step 2: Choose a Campaign Objective

Choose your objective based on your goal:
Awareness: Introduce your brand to new users.
Traffic: Drive visitors to a webpage or Facebook Page.
Engagement: Encourage users to interact with your content.
Leads: Capture contact info through forms, messages, or calls.
App Promotion: Boost app installs or in-app actions.
Sales: Drive sales conversions.
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Step 3: Define Campaign Settings

Name your campaign (for your own reference), set up any A/B tests, and fill out additional details.
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Step 4: Set Your Budget

Choose between a daily budget (for continuous ads) or a lifetime budget (for specific campaign durations). No worries, you can cancel your advertisement at any time.
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Step 5: Target Your Audience

Use Meta’s Advantage+ (automatic targeting) for beginner-friendly targeting, or manually customize your audience by demographics, location, interests, etc. 
 
Tip:
1. For brand awareness campaigns, aim for an audience of at least 500,000 to 1 million people.
2. For consideration campaigns (like traffic or engagement), 100,000 to 500,000 is often a good range.
3. For conversion campaigns (like sales or lead generation), 10,000 to 50,000 is usually a good starting point.
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Step 6: Choose Ad Placements

Opt for Advantage+ (automatic placements) or manually select platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Audience Network. Choose specific placements like Feeds, Stories, and Reels.

Step 7: Create Your Ad

Design your ad with suitable media and CTA buttons based on your campaign goal.
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How Much Does Facebook Advertising Cost?

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Facebook ad costs vary based on:
Targeting: Narrower audiences may increase costs.
Placement: Facebook vs. Instagram can affect pricing.
Campaign Duration: Longer campaigns usually cost more.
Industry Competitiveness: Higher costs for competitive fields.
Seasonality: Ad prices may rise during holidays.
Location: Costs differ by region.
 
For 2024, Click Per Cost (CPC) tends to be lowest between midnight and 6am. By experimenting with timing and placement, you can optimize your budget for the best ROI.

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