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Boost Your Small Business Growth with Online Advertising: A Step-by-Step Guide to Facebook and Google Ads

20/03/2023 Posted by Martin Bamford Ideas

Paid online advertising can be a game-changer for small businesses looking to reach a wider audience and grow their customer base.

Two of the most popular and effective platforms for paid advertising are Facebook Ads and Google Ads.

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through getting started with these platforms and share tips on using them effectively by directing clicks to a specific landing page and offering valuable lead magnets instead of pushing for immediate sales.

Getting Started with Facebook Ads

1 – Set up your Facebook Business Manager account: To begin advertising on Facebook, you’ll need a Business Manager account. Visit business.facebook.com to create one. You must connect your business page and ad account within the Business Manager.

2 – Define your target audience: Facebook offers various targeting options, including demographics, interests, and behaviours. Consider your ideal customer profile and use these targeting options to reach the most relevant audience.

3 – Choose your ad format: Facebook provides various ad formats, such as single image, carousel, video, and slideshow. Choose the format that best represents your brand and the content you’re promoting.

4 – Set a budget: Start with a small budget and test different ad variations to identify what works best for your business. You can set daily or lifetime budgets and adjust them as needed.

5 – Create a landing page: Instead of directing users to your homepage or product page, create a specific landing page with a lead magnet that provides value to your audience. This lead magnet could be a free eBook, discount code, or exclusive content. Ensure your landing page is visually appealing, mobile-friendly, and has a clear call to action.

6 – Track and optimise: Use Facebook’s tracking pixel to measure the performance of your ads and make data-driven decisions. Regularly review your ad performance and adjust your targeting, budget, and ad creatives as needed.

Getting Started with Google Ads

1 – Set up your Google Ads account: Visit ads.google.com to create an account. You’ll need a Google account to get started.

2 – Choose your campaign type: Google offers several campaign types, including Search, Display, Shopping, Video, and App. The Search and Display campaigns are often the most effective for small businesses.

3 – Research keywords: Use Google’s Keyword Planner to find relevant keywords for your business. Focus on keywords with a high search volume and low competition.

4 – Write compelling ad copy: Your ad copy should be concise, clear, and persuasive. Include your target keywords, a strong call-to-action, and any special offers or promotions.

5 – Set a budget: Like Facebook, start with a small budget and adjust as you learn what works best for your business. You can set daily or monthly budgets.

6 – Create a landing page: Like Facebook, direct users to a specific landing page offering a lead magnet that provides value. This lead magnet can increase your conversion rate and help you build your email list or customer database.

7 – Track and optimise: Use Google Analytics and Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the performance of your ads. Regularly review your ad performance and make adjustments as needed.

Tips for Success

1 – Test multiple ad variations: Experiment with different ad creatives, headlines, and descriptions to find the best-performing combination.

2 – Monitor your ad performance: Keep a close eye on your ad performance and make data-driven decisions to optimise your campaigns.

3 – Be patient and persistent: Paid advertising can take time to show results. Be prepared to invest time and resources into testing and optimising your campaigns.

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Facebook and Google Ads offer small businesses powerful avenues for reaching new customers and growing their brand.

Businesses can create meaningful connections with their audience by concentrating on delivering value through targeted lead magnets and continuously optimising campaigns based on data.

As you venture into paid online advertising, remember that patience, persistence, and adaptability are vital to achieving long-term success.

Embrace the learning process and use these platforms to propel your business forward, one click at a time.

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