My previous post outlined why Facebook ads are an important part of your organization's social media marketing campaign. This second part delves into the technical aspect of Facebook ads and how to implement them successfully.
There are two types of Facebook ads: premium and marketplace ads. Premium ads require you to contact the Facebook sales team and set up your advertising goals together. Marketplace ads are more common and are a self-serve tool. There are four main steps to create your ad:
1. Identify your goals. Do you want to increase sales? Generate awareness with a local audience? Promote a specific event? Or get more people to like your page?
2. Define who you want to reach. Where are they located? Are they all in the same region? Do your customers fit into a specific age range or share an interest in a particular topic?