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Episode Summary:

Boosting Facebook posts versus using Facebook Ads Manager. Listeners will gain firsthand insights about the misconceptions around post boosting and why it often leaves business owners feeling shortchanged. Stacy aims to clarify doubts and provide clarity on how these features differ in terms of purpose and outcome.

Through a detailed breakdown, Stacy highlights why boosting posts might not be the most effective strategy for those seeking tangible business results like sales and lead generation. Stacy explains how going through Facebook Ads Manager provides precision targeting, substantial metrics, and specific objectives tailored towards generating stronger results.

Ultimately, the episode serves to equip listeners with knowledge on making informed decisions when investing in Facebook advertising.

Key Takeaways:

  • Boosting Facebook posts primarily increases visibility and engagement, but rarely leads to sales or business growth opportunities.
  • For sales-oriented objectives, using Facebook Ads Manager is critical since it enables targeting people likely to purchase and delivers controllable insights through detailed metrics.
  • Many business owners mistakenly believe boosting posts equates to running Facebook ads, leading to unmet expectations regarding returns.
  • Understanding the capabilities of Facebook Ads Manager allows for crafting targeted ad campaigns with clear and measurable objectives.
  • There's a widespread misconception about the actual benefits of boosting, often resulting from Facebook's enticing prompts.

Notable Quotes:

  • "Boosting a post isn't the worst thing in the world you could do, but there are reasons why it's not a great idea in most cases."
  • "When you do Facebook ad ads, you are actually going into Facebook Ads Manager, which is this very robust platform."
  • "You could specifically set up an ad inside ads manager for sales…find me people that buy things."
  • "I feel like maybe you were misinformed. That's my little short explanation."


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