Mythbusting 10 Common Misconceptions about Social Media Ads for Online Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / December 17, 2024

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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Social Media Ad Campaigns That Won’t Break the Bank at Any Growth Stage

By Jennie Lyon / December 11, 2024

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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Running Social Media Ads on a Budget That Grow Your Business

By Jennie Lyon / December 4, 2024

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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Maximizing Q4 Profits as an Online Business Owner

By Jennie Lyon / October 8, 2024

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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Expert Marketing Strategies to Set Up New Offers for Success

By Jennie / July 16, 2024

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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The Machine Learning Strategy That Makes Facebook Ads More Profitable

By Jennie Lyon / November 30, 2021
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Facebook is king. Don’t take my word for it; just ask someone if they have a Facebook account. The chances are that they will say “Yes!” So, let’s talk about Facebook ads! What used to be a simple way for brands to reach their customers is now a complicated mess of algorithms and machine learning. Running Facebook ads is no longer just about whether or not you can afford it. But also if your targeting strategy ranks you high enough to be seen by the right audience. Chances are that your company will pay just as much money for fewer…

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5 Facebook Ad Strategies to Grow Your Business + Free Template

By Jennie Lyon / August 17, 2021
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Gosh. Sometimes it’s baffling to think that Facebook was ever a social networking site for Harvard students when you look at the beast it has become now. As of 2021, it boasts 2.85 billion monthly users. 2.85 billion is a staggering number of people when you stop to think about it. And as a small business, it’s hard not to get excited by the prospect of all those people seeing your advertisement on the world’s most popular social networking platform. If I could sell 1 item for $1 to all of them, that’s $2.85 billion at month’s end; I’d be…

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5 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Boost Your Facebook Ads + Free Workbook

By Jennie Lyon / February 9, 2021
5 Ways A Virtual Assistant Can Help Boost Facebook Ads

The beauty of social media marketing is that a small business can make a major impact… with the right ads! Facebook has become one of the most indispensable digital marketing outlets for small businesses. Not only does it give them access to a potential audience of billions, but it’s also super cost-effective. Anyone can create a Facebook ad that can be seen by thousands of people every day; you only need to know how to do it effectively.  Or you could always hire a virtual assistant to do that work for you! Rather than needing to worry about researching your…

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The Anatomy of a Facebook Ad

By Jennie Lyon / October 1, 2019

Writing a Facebook Ad is easy, right? You throw together some text with an image and watch the clicks roll in! Uh, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s a surefire way to end up with a Facebook Ad disaster! Social Media Ad creation is an art onto itself. Much like writing all kinds of social media, it’s a unique mixture of both marketing copy, target research and graphic design meant to attract the eye, intrigue the mind, and eventually, lead the user to your Website or Landing Page. There are a total of seven elements…

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How Facebook Makes it Easy for Small Businesses to Advertise to their Audience

By Jennie Lyon / September 24, 2019

How much time do you spend on Facebook every day? I’m not just talking about your personal account, but also your professional one. If you’re a small business owner, then you should absolutely have a significant professional presence on Facebook (and other social media networks). Facebook is one of the most popular social media channels in the world, with over 2.4 billion users and over 1.56 billion daily users. There are 9.3 million in Florida alone! That’s a lot of horn honking Floridians! Those kinds of numbers can give you a massive reach to connect with both current and potential…

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