I lost hundreds of dollars on ads and learned important lessons. Aka, how to run ads better than me

[ttander32]

I tried cheating my way to growth with ads. And it didn’t end well. And I know it wouldn't go well because I've seen dozens of my clients do the same. But something is just so alluring about the idea of $1 in = +$1 out with ads.

I ran $650 worth of ads when I first started my latest project and my ROI was about $150.

I should know better…

Ads success depends on so many factors - your targeting, funnels, sales copy, and above all your product and offer

Get any of these wrong and your ads won’t work. Don’t have to make the same mistake I made.

So, before throwing your money at your ad account, focus on perfecting these core elements first. Make sure your product is SOLID (people want it), your targeting is laser-focused, your funnel’s optimized and your landing page is persuasive.

Unless, of course, you have millions of dollars in funding to spend on ads. Then yeah, ads are probably the fastest and easiest ways to validate, grow and scale.

The bottom line? Follow the checklist below to make sure you’re ready for ads.

Checklist for successful ads:

1. Targeted audience: Laser-focused on ideal customers
2. Optimized product: SOLID, solves real problems
3. Persuasive landing page: Clear call-to-action, compelling benefits
4. Funnel: Streamlined flow to convert visitors into customers.
5. Sales copy: Irresistible offer and messaging
6. Budget: Enough funding for adequate ad spend and testing. $650 is not enough.
7. Metrics: Track ROI, conversions, and engagement to optimize
8. Testing: Try different ads, creatives, placements and audiences •Patience: Building an ad-driven business takes time and consistency

P.S. please don't call for all the instagram ads that promise to give you crazy Ad ROI while you only spend a few bucks. It ain't true.

 

[613jono]

@ttander32 Whatever you do, do NOT respond to this post. It will prompt an advertising message from the OP. This is just a lead ploy on his part.

 

[arkman888]

@613jono Wait, so what's this then?

 

[613jono]

@ttander32 This is why I do not run advertising campaigns at this time. I do not know how to properly do so and there is a world of hacks out there who know no more than me about this... but seem fine with taking my money for it.

 

[pbible6]

@ttander32 Thank you for this post. I am currently at that point with my business. Trying to use my website more effectively and creat organic traffic and growth. I have been trying to figure out how to advertise, which part of the business to highlight, etc