{"id":166,"date":"2025-04-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/?p=166"},"modified":"2025-05-02T21:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:54:05","slug":"how-to-create-an-effective-facebook-ads-strategy-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/index.php\/2025\/04\/30\/how-to-create-an-effective-facebook-ads-strategy-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create an effective Facebook ads strategy in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Facebook ads can be incredibly powerful \u2014 when they\u2019re done right. Most marketers say it consistently delivers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/marketing-statistics\">better ROI<\/a> than any other social media platform.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s just one catch \u2014 you need a solid Facebook ad strategy in place before you dive in. Otherwise, Meta\u2019s evolving algorithms, changing audience expectations, and the nuance of different ad types can make things expensive fast.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/cs\/ci\/?pg=0e17c46b-0ab9-43a4-8ddb-bdf86aa56e78&amp;pid=53&amp;ecid=&amp;hseid=&amp;hsic=\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"hs-cta-img \" style=\"height: auto !important;width: auto !important;max-width: 100% !important;border-width: 0px;margin: 0 auto;margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px\" alt=\"Download Now: Free Facebook Advertising Checklist\" height=\"59\" width=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/53\/0e17c46b-0ab9-43a4-8ddb-bdf86aa56e78.png\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I work with clients every day who use Facebook ads and rely heavily on ad experts who stay current on best practices. To help you develop a smarter, more effective Facebook ad strategy, I\u2019ve connected with several pros and am sharing their insights in this article.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#are-facebook-ads-worth-pursuing-in-2025\">Are Facebook ads worth pursuing in 2025?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-to-know-before-setting-up-your-facebook-ads\">What to Know Before Setting Up Your Facebook Ads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#11-facebook-ads-strategy-tips\">11 Facebook Ads Strategy Tips<\/a><a href=\"#create-effective-facebook-ads-today\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are Facebook ads worth pursuing in 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Short answer \u2014 yes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/marketing\/facebook\">Over 10 million businesses<\/a> are actively using Facebook advertising to reach billions of active users.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, something is working:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>43% of marketers we surveyed plan to maintain the same investment in Facebook in 2025 as last year.<\/li>\n<li>25% plan to increase their investment in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>More marketers plan to invest the most in Facebook in 2025 than in any other social media channel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cFacebook is still the most efficient, scalable ad network for businesses of all sizes. The real question isn\u2019t whether it works \u2014 it\u2019s whether you\u2019re committed to doing what it takes to make it work,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zachary-murray\/?originalSubdomain%3Dca\">Zachary Murray<\/a>, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/foreplay.co\">Foreplay.co<\/a>, a creative collaboration and ad inspiration platform for marketers and creative teams.<\/p>\n<p>Which brings me to the longer answer \u2014 Facebook ads may or may not be the perfect fit for every business. Before you invest time, money, and energy into them, I always recommend asking three questions:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Why are you running Facebook ads?<\/li>\n<li>What results are you hoping to achieve?<\/li>\n<li>What else needs to be in place for your ads to be effective?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some background here: I first started playing with Facebook ads in 2012 when it was still the Wild West. You could throw $20 behind a post and see real traction \u2014 without knowing much about targeting or creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the platform is considerably more sophisticated, so you\u2019ve got to have your ducks in a row and a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/facebook-paid-ad-checklist\">Facebook ad strategy<\/a> designed for your goals.<\/p>\n<p>I share that not to scare you off but to ensure you\u2019re thinking things through. After all, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicolemmorton\/\">Nicole Morton<\/a>, marketing operations manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/keystoneclick.com\/\">Keystone Click<\/a>, a digital marketing agency, \u201cFacebook remains one of the largest social platforms and provides diverse ad formats, robust targeting options, and the potential to reach a wide audience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So the real question isn\u2019t <em>should<\/em> you advertise on Facebook \u2014 it should be, \u201cHow do I make sure it\u2019s worth my time and money?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And if you want to make sure you&#8217;re picking the best Meta channel for your social media strategy, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/meta-channel-comparison\">we&#8217;ve compared them here<\/a> to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to Know Before Setting Up Your Facebook Ads<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the questions I shared above, you\u2019ve probably guessed that you need to take a step back before you even think about opening Ads Manager, creating a Meta ad account, or developing creative assets.<\/p>\n<p>Here are four things you need to know to create your first Facebook ad strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Know your audience better than they know themselves.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to reach the right people, you need to know who they are and what makes them want to click. Not all marketers subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/buyer-persona-research\">buyer personas<\/a> or customer avatars, but in my experience, having them is invaluable before you do any kind of marketing \u2014 not just ads. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/make-my-persona\">HubSpot has a handy tool you can use to get started.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Demographics (age, career, income, location, etc.) are a good place to start \u2014 and absolutely necessary for targeting.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wilsoncatherine\/\">Catherine Wilson<\/a>, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/evivamedia.com\">Eviva Media<\/a>, explains, \u201cThe platform allows precise targeting based on location, interests, and demographics, making it ideal for reaching your ideal customers even on a small budget.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But to ensure your ads can really perform and drive conversions, you\u2019ve got to dig deeper:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do they care about most right now?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s going on in their lives that they need your solution?<\/li>\n<li>What motivates their decisions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facebook-ad-strategy-1-20250429-6587551.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"most marketers have access to the following information about their target audience\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to our 2025 survey, most marketers have access to the following information about their target audience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic demographics (35.46%).<\/li>\n<li>Shopping habits (34.57%).<\/li>\n<li>Past purchase history (32.08%).<\/li>\n<li>Interests and hobbies (29.04%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only <strong>19.71% of marketers have access to audience pain points<\/strong>, so this is your opportunity to shine for the best possible ad targeting.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet, by speaking directly to their mindset, you can ensure your ads feel less salesy and more like a solution. That\u2019s what makes people stop scrolling.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Map your average customer journey.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Facebook ads are part of a bigger conversation that starts with what\u2019s happening in their mind and continues based on what your customers\u2019 next move is likely to be \u2014 both in their lives and within the context of your business.<\/p>\n<p>That means understanding the steps they take as they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize they have a problem.<\/li>\n<li>Identify what that problem is.<\/li>\n<li>Discover potential solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Become aware of me as an option.<\/li>\n<li>Choose to purchase my product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While I often find this journey to be slightly different for each customer, most buyers generally fall into three categories, each of which needs slightly different messaging, offers, and CTAs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Awareness Phase (top of the funnel)<\/strong>. Focus your ad content on the problem your audience is facing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consideration Phase (middle of the funnel)<\/strong>. Try out ads that show your solution in action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision Phase (bottom of the funnel)<\/strong>. Offer urgency like limited-time offers, bonuses, or even something showing the benefit of getting your solution in place now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By tailoring your ads to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/customer-journey-map\">each stage of your customer journey<\/a>, you meet your audience where they are, which makes it easier for them to say yes.<\/p>\n<p>As Morton explains, \u201cDon\u2019t rely on a single ad to carry the success of your Facebook campaign. It should be part of a larger strategy that guides your prospects from awareness to consideration to conversion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Want to see this in action?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say I want to run ads for a fitness tracker. In the awareness phase, I\u2019ll create a short, engaging video of the everyday challenges of maintaining fitness, like busy work schedules and lack of motivation.<\/p>\n<p>For the consideration phase, I can create carousel ads showcasing the tracker\u2019s features and benefits. These may include heart rate monitoring, step tracking, and sleep analysis. I can also include <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/testimonial-questions\">customer testimonials<\/a> and quick illustrations of how the product integrates seamlessly into daily life.<\/p>\n<p>In the decision phase, I\u2019ll run a series of ads offering a limited-time discount on the fitness tracker and highlight the ease of purchase. I will also include a clear CTA to drive urgency and encourage immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>After nailing down the customer journey, I begin segmenting my audience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Segment your audience.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Grouping customers based on where they are in the customer journey helps me <strong>target people with the right offers at the appropriate time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of my potential audience segments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New customers. <\/strong>They enter my funnel as warm leads because they\u2019re interested in my product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lukewarm leads. <\/strong>Those who visited my website but didn\u2019t engage. I can use retargeting ads to remind them that I have the solution to their problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engaged blog readers. <\/strong>Those who like my content and keep coming back for more. They\u2019re more likely to share my posts on Facebook or make a purchase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Landing page visitors. <\/strong>They typically come to a specific landing page and are probably interested in a particular product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopping cart abandoners. <\/strong>They were close to buying an item, but something stopped them. So, I may need to gently push them to finish their purchase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return customers. <\/strong>They love my brand. They\u2019ve already purchased from me in the past and come back for more. They\u2019re brand advocates who praise and recommend my product to their friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeremy-bogdanowicz\/\">Jeremy Bogdanowicz<\/a>, founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jtbstudios.com.au\/\">JTB Studios<\/a>, segments his audience based on their interests, which he says is always effective on Facebook because \u201cThe algorithm allows Facebook users to find content according to their interests. If they like a post or page, they will see similar posts or pages on their Facebook timelines. Thus, I find people whose interests align with our brand\u2019s services. Afterward, I leave the rest to Facebook.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I agree with Jeremy. Audience targeting based on their interests is a smart strategy. It ensures <strong>my ads reach people who are more likely to engage with my content<\/strong>, increasing their chances of opening the ads.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Install your Meta pixel.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) is a piece of code you embed into your website to track visitors\u2019 actions. It\u2019s a must \u2014 no exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Pixel data delivers insights that allow you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See which ads are driving results beyond clicks (whether or not your audience converts).<\/li>\n<li>Retarget people who didn\u2019t convert.<\/li>\n<li>Optimize your campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Create lookalike audiences and expand your reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I recommend checking out Meta\u2019s step-by-step instructions to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/help\/952192354843755\">install Meta Pixel on your website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Download our free <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/facebook-advertising-checklist\">Facebook Advertising Checklist<\/a>. It will guide you through every step of setting up and optimizing your Facebook ads.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facebook-ad-strategy-2-20250429-5987542.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 450px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"hubspot\u2019s facebook advertising checklist\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>11 <\/strong><strong>Facebook Ads Strategy Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you know your audience, map the journey, segment your list, and install your Pixel, it\u2019s time to put that knowledge into action.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone over the basics, I\u2019ll share some of my top tips for creating effective <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.hubspot.com\/ads\/create-facebook-and-linkedin-lead-ads-in-hubspot\">Facebook ad campaigns<\/a> that can help you maximize your return on investment (ROI).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Combine Facebook ads with content marketing.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Running Facebook ads doesn\u2019t mean you should stop creating helpful, relevant content \u2014 in fact, the two work better together.<\/p>\n<p>One mistake I go out of my way to avoid is targeting my warm leads with ads designed to turn them into paying customers. Since warm leads aren\u2019t ready to buy from me yet, instead of turning them off with straight sales offers, I offer them <strong>helpful content that answers their questions and solves their pain points.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kurtuhlir\/\">Kurt Uhlir<\/a>, chief marketing officer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezhomesearch.com\/\">EZ Home Search<\/a>, follows the same pattern with a two-fold strategy: \u201cFirst, we provide information that addresses both the emotional and logical queries pertinent to their [audience] customer journey. Secondly, we share success stories where our clients are the superheroes, not just beneficiaries, of their success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facebook-ad-strategy-3-20250429-340205.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"advice from kurt uhlir on your facebook ad strategy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This approach positions his company as a valuable resource and showcases the tangible impact of their solutions through relatable narratives.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how I typically see Facebook ads work alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/content-marketing\">content marketing<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a valuable blog post, guide, or video tailored to a specific stage in the journey.<\/li>\n<li>Share it organically on Facebook.<\/li>\n<li>Boost it to reach more of your ideal audience.<\/li>\n<li>Retarget engaged viewers later with a more focused offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Collaborate with influencers who align with your brand values.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One thing I\u2019ve realized in my experience with Facebook ads is that <strong>influencers can add a layer of authenticity you can\u2019t get from traditional ads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.traackr.com\/2024-uk-impact-report-traackr\">63% of consumers<\/a> are more likely to buy if an influencer they trust shares your product.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s where it gets even more interesting. According to our 2025 survey of marketers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only 14% report using influencers in their overall marketing strategy.<\/li>\n<li>88% plan to invest the same or more with influencers in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>24% see influencers as one of the biggest changes to the marketing industry.<\/li>\n<li>And 10% are trying out influencer marketing for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Momentum is clearly building here, which means influencer marketing could be a huge opportunity for you. Especially when you consider that today\u2019s consumers <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/content-your-audience-actually-wants\">want authentic content<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, that doesn\u2019t mean just any influencer can have this effect on your business. In fact, 28% of marketers are focusing more energy on creating content that reflects their brand values, and this likely extends to their channel partners.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, I recommend choosing influencers who <strong>align with your brand values to ensure the partnership feels natural<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Use lead ads to build up your marketing list.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Having a huge Facebook following is awesome. However, you and I know that Meta \u201cowns\u201d our contacts. If they decide to change their algorithm or shut down, we\u2019d lose access to those people. Not to mention what happens if people decide to leave Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>To protect yourself here, I always recommend building your own marketing list. When I do this, I create a lead magnet, such as a free ebook or course, and run a lead ad. This way, my followers can give me their email addresses directly on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>That said, I\u2019m generally cautious with this approach. I never add any steps that may cause friction for users trying to access my gift. Otherwise, I may end up losing them.<\/p>\n<p>Once I have their email, I add it to my marketing list and include them in my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/customers\/how-to-create-an-email-marketing-campaign-in-hubspot\">email marketing campaigns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A few tips here to make this effective and seamless:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the form short.<\/li>\n<li>Remove unnecessary steps.<\/li>\n<li>Follow up right away via email.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the handoff between ad and experience feels consistent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Incorporate video ads.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Videos are a powerful tool for boosting conversions and sales. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/marketing-statistics\">2024 Marketing Statistics<\/a> show that 96% of people watch explainer videos to learn more about a product. Even better, 89% say these videos have convinced them to purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Marketers concur. Our 2025 survey shows that product demonstrations and tutorials perform better on social media than any other type of content.<\/p>\n<p>These stats clearly prove my point. That\u2019s a huge opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Morton agrees. \u201cWe\u2019re anticipating a greater emphasis on video and interactive content. Features like Stories, Reels, and interactive ads will become more impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And, in my experience, clients who lean into short, engaging videos see higher engagement and lower cost-per-click. Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve noticed tends to work best \u2014 for clients and content I\u2019m likely to engage with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep it under 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Get your hook in early \u2014 the first three seconds are best.<\/li>\n<li>Use captions so you connect with people whose sound is off.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on one simple idea per video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And since 28% of marketers we surveyed in 2025 are already using short-form video, why not start using the videos you\u2019ve already developed in your ads?<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you\u2019re like the 17% using long-form video, consider repurposing longer content into short clips for Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, your video doesn\u2019t need to be super polished. In fact, behind-the-scenes-style content often performs better <em>because<\/em> it feels more authentic. Whatever you do, aim to tell a story.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson shared that this approach is working really well for her clients. \u201cWhen we shifted a concrete coating company\u2019s strategy from sharing before and afters to focus on storytelling, we saw a measurable increase in both the quantity and quality of leads. People connected emotionally with the story, saw the possibilities for themselves, and were more motivated to reach out. It\u2019s about connection, not just promotion.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Create Facebook and Google ads.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While many marketers see Facebook and Google as picking one or the other, I see them as platforms that can <strong>complement each other quite nicely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As I said earlier, my strategy always depends on my campaign objectives and the audience segment I\u2019d like to target. So, I often choose different ad types that align with my customers\u2019 current stage in the buyer\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if I\u2019m promoting my new fitness tracker to warm leads, Facebook ads might be the better option. I can target them with helpful content to create brand awareness, as they may not yet be ready to buy my product.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, Google ads would be more effective if I\u2019m marketing a new computer to a returning customer. Such a person is often ready to purchase and research their options. By using the right keywords and creating targeted Google ads, I can reach them at the exact moment they\u2019re considering buying, making it more likely they\u2019ll choose my product.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Use giveaways and contests.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Something I\u2019ve noticed when creating my social media campaigns is that Facebook contests don\u2019t always need to focus on sales. Instead, I offer high-value prizes to increase brand awareness, which will <strong>pay off in the long run by bringing new leads into my conversion funnel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/j-kelly-sullivan\/\">Kelly Sullivan<\/a>, the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/kokomobotanicalresort.com\/\">Kokomo Botanical Resort<\/a>, shares the impressive results he got when he offered customers a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii for sharing a Facebook ad about their travel company.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sullivan, \u201cThe contest spread like wildfire, increasing our Facebook page likes by over 50% and reducing our CPC (cost-per-click) by 40% within a month.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Besides high-value prizes, I also find that partnering with brands that have similar audience <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/buyer-persona-research\">personas<\/a> to mine can be effective.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amelia-munday-8933b2172\/\">Amelia Munday<\/a>, social media marketing specialist at <a href=\"https:\/\/customneon.com\/\">Custom Neon<\/a>, agrees and notes that \u201cBy partnering with other brands and posting in a \u2018collaboration style\u2019 post with other accounts, the giveaway is mutually beneficial to both brands because it allows you to garner exposure to each other\u2019s audience and therefore increase your following and impressions!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/web-stil.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Facebook-ad-strategy-4-20250429-2658953.webp\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width: 650px;height: auto;max-width: 100%\" title=\"\" alt=\"amelia munday\u2019s advice on collaboration for your facebook ad strategy\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Before creating any contests or giveaways on Facebook, review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/news\/page-promotions-terms\">Meta\u2019s policies<\/a> to make sure you aren\u2019t violating any of their rules.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Use Facebook mobile ads.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When I think about Facebook ads, one of the first things that comes to mind is the immense potential of mobile ads. Most people on social media prefer using their smartphones to desktops.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/marketing-statistics\">statistics<\/a> show that 62% of Millennials and 80% of Gen Z primarily use their phones to search for what they want.<\/p>\n<p>That means your ads, landing pages, and checkout flows need to load quickly, look great on a small screen, and be thumb-friendly from top to bottom.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what I recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use vertical or square video and images \u2014 they take up more screen real estate.<\/li>\n<li>Keep headlines and copy tight and scannable.<\/li>\n<li>Test your landing pages on mobile before you run any traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An otherwise \u201cperfect\u201d ad can flop if the mobile experience on the other side is clunky or slow. When every second counts, you\u2019ve got to make sure everything is working right.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>8. Use AI strategically to create your Facebook ads.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>AI is here to stay, so this is your chance to use it to your advantage for your Facebook ad strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/offers.hubspot.com\/social-media-trends-report\">Social Media Trends<\/a> report shows that 48% of social media marketers use AI tools to generate text for their copy, while another 41% use AI assistants like Microsoft Copilot to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopher-stones\/\">Chris Stones<\/a>, strategic and operations director at <a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellandstones.com\/\">Mitchell &amp; Stones<\/a>, says AI helps him serve ads in multiple languages and gives him a more accurate translation than Google Translate.<\/p>\n<p>As a content curator, AI helps me save at least <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/state-of-ai-report\">three hours<\/a> on every piece of ad copy I create. Personally, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/artificial-intelligence\">HubSpot\u2019s AI-powered content tools<\/a> to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn a single blog post into multiple content formats.<\/li>\n<li>Write engaging copy for my social media posts.<\/li>\n<li>Create consistent on-brand content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That said, AI is still far from perfect. Use it to <strong>complement your creative efforts rather than relying on it entirely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>9. Keep optimizing your ads.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Morton offers a word of caution. \u201cFacebook ads are rarely a \u2018set-and-forget\u2019 tactic. They require ongoing monitoring, budget adjustments, fresh creative, and audience updates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To keep your campaigns effective, you need to keep testing, learning, and refining.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything is testable,\u201d says Murray.<\/p>\n<p>Our 2025 survey of marketers shows that this is one of the biggest ways the marketing industry is changing \u201418% agree that actively testing new marketing channels and formats became more important over the last year.<\/p>\n<p>That means it\u2019s important to play around with new ideas and pay attention to content trends. In doing so, you\u2019re not just reacting when something underperforms; you\u2019re proactively looking for ways to stay ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson sees this in action, too. Instead of turning on an ad and hoping for the best, she advises clients to \u201cTest different versions and scale up what performs best.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>10. Build a system that works.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your system isn\u2019t limited to building out an ecosystem that moves your audience smoothly through the customer journey, although this is extremely important.<\/p>\n<p>Wilson explains, \u201cFollow up with leads quickly. The businesses that respond within minutes are the ones that close the most deals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When I asked Murray something he wished every business knew about creating a Facebook ads strategy, he was quick to respond. \u201cI wish more people understood just how much effort goes into making Facebook ads work. The real question shouldn\u2019t be \u2018Do we have the budget to spend on Facebook?\u2019 \u2014 it should be \u2018Do we have the capacity to create, iterate, and test consistently?\u2019 Winning on Facebook isn\u2019t about a single perfect ad. It\u2019s about building a system that helps you find that ad through experimentation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, you also need processes that help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test creative regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Track and compare results.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust targeting based on behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Iterate without starting from scratch every time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>11. Obsess over your creative.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the end of the day, targeting only gets you so far. It\u2019s your creative \u2014 the message, the hook, the visual, the vibe \u2014 that grabs attention and moves people to act.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs ad platforms mature \u2014 just like TV and radio before them \u2014 the only lever that continues to matter is the creative itself,\u201d Murray says. \u201cYour job is to make something that\u2019s worth watching, and ideally, worth sharing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why creative fatigue is real. Even great ads lose steam over time. You need a steady stream of fresh, scroll-stopping content that aligns with your audience\u2019s mindset and the moment they\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<p>Morton echoes this as well. \u201cWe start with a data-driven approach. Experiment with different ad creatives, messaging, and audience segments to dial in your campaign. Then use that data to iterate and refine your strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not putting as much energy into your ad creative as your budget, you\u2019re missing the lever that matters most.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create Effective Facebook Ads Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you take one thing away from this article, I hope it\u2019s that Facebook ads can still work incredibly well as long as you don\u2019t expect them to work on autopilot or in a vacuum.<\/p>\n<p>My experience creating Facebook ad strategies has taught me that nothing will work if I don\u2019t know who my message is meant for.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, you need a Facebook ads strategy that factors in how you meet your audience\u2019s needs and your systems for creating, testing, and refining those ads, as well as following up with them.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to dive in, be sure to consider the questions and strategies I\u2019ve shared here to drive higher engagement and boost your conversion rates.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: This post was originally published in January 2022 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/track.hubspot.com\/__ptq.gif?a=53&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.hubspot.com%2Fmarketing%2Ffacebook-ad-strategy&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fblog.hubspot.com%252Fmarketing&amp;bvt=rss\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >Facebook ads can be incredibly powerful \u2014 when they\u2019re done right. 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