Running your ad campaigns might seem like the most budget-friendly option—after all, why pay an expert when you can do it yourself? However, many business owners don’t realize that DIY ad campaigns often cost more in wasted spend, missed opportunities, and inefficient strategies. Without the right experience, you could be pouring money into ads that don’t convert, targeting the wrong audience, or failing to optimize for maximum ROI. Today, we’re breaking down the hidden costs of DIY ad campaigns and how you can avoid these pitfalls to ensure your advertising dollars work for you, not against you. Content Overview Wasted Ad…
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Running ads can be a game-changer for your business, but diving in before you’re ready can lead to wasting your time and money and getting so frustrated that you rule out running them ever again! Today, I will cover why ensuring you’re ready to run ads is so valuable for your business. Even if you don’t have any immediate plans to make ads part of your marketing strategy. By preparing your business for ads, you’re setting the stage for your business to experience more growth and scale to the next level. Paid advertising offers incredible opportunities to reach your ideal…
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If you’ve ever felt like losing touch with potential customers after that first interaction, you’re not alone. It happens to so many small business owners! You work to attract people, but somehow, they slip away before becoming paying customers. Here’s the good news: with a simple automated follow-up formula, you can stay connected and guide them back to you—without constantly chasing leads yourself. Social media ads can play a significant role in making this happen. They aren’t just about getting quick sales; they’re about helping your business show up at the right time, in the right way, to the right…
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Does the idea of running Facebook or Instagram ads feel overwhelming? You’re not alone! Many small business owners feel stuck designing great ads, targeting the right audience, or managing costs. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or endless hours to make your ads work for you, instead, use our best ad resources. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite tech tools and resources to help you create, manage, and optimize your social media ads. We use and love these tools and are excited to share this list with you! From designing attention-grabbing visuals to understanding your audience…
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The social media advertising landscape is never stagnant, and 2024 is no exception. The past year of evolving strategies and technologies forced businesses to adapt, innovate, and rethink how they connect with their customers and use social media ads to grow in 2025 For online small business owners, staying ahead in this dynamic environment wasn’t just about following trends—it was about learning to navigate constraints like tight budgets and saturated markets while still delivering impactful campaigns. As we begin 2025, the lessons learned from the past year provide a roadmap for crafting smarter, more effective ad strategies, and today, I’m…
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One of our primary services as a digital marketing agency is helping online businesses of all sizes and stages run social media ads to grow their business. I’ve realized when talking to these clients that there are so many misconceptions about social media ad campaigns and the strategies that go into making those campaigns successful. Maybe you’ve been thinking about social media ads but are hesitant about adding them to your digital marketing strategy. Or maybe you’ve run ad campaigns and weren’t very pleased with your results. Either way, let’s debunk these top 10 misconceptions about social media advertising so…
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Running social media ads on a tight budget can feel tricky, but you can make the most of every dollar with careful planning. As your business grows, your advertising strategy must evolve to ensure you meet new goals. Whether you’re just starting, ready to take your business to the next level, or scaling it to new heights, there are smart, budget-friendly ways to use social media ads to boost your business! Here’s how to do it at each growth stage. Content Overview: Startup Stage: Building Brand Awareness on a Budget You aim to get your brand noticed during the startup…
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Everyone knows that running social media ads can be a game-changer for any online business. The possibilities are endless, but it’s more complicated than just hitting publish and watching the money roll in. (Wouldn’t that be nice?!) As an online business owner, you may have wondered if running social media ads is worth the extra money or if you should play it safe and stick to organic marketing. My goal today isn’t to influence you one way or another but instead to offer some actionable advice that you can use to run social media ads on a budget that will…
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Happy October, and more importantly, Happy Q4 to you online business owners! If you’re wondering why I’m celebrating, online businesses tend to see their best profits in the last three months of the year. Part of this is because of all the wonderful seasonal sales and gift-giving holidays, but I’d argue what’s more important is your strategy for increasing your sales and profits before the year’s end. So today, on the first day of Q4, let’s talk about how to make these next three months the best your business has seen! Let’s get into it. Content Overview – Get Ahead of the Game–Specific…
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Launching a new offer is a massive milestone in your business. No matter how much time and planning has gone into this new offer of yours, you’ve probably had a moment of worry about what happens if no one purchases it. So, today, I’m giving you some expert marketing strategies we implement for our clients, launching a new offer to set up for success. Let’s get into it. Content Overview Create an Offer Your Customers WantEstablish Urgency and HypeCreate a FunnelOrganic MarketingPaid MarketingHow Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Can Help Before the Launch DISCLAIMER: Launching a new offer should be a…
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