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What an online promotion strategy that brings customers, not just clicks, looks like
Many entrepreneurs start an ad before knowing who it’s for. The result: lots of clicks, few requests. A good promotion strategy starts with simple questions, not with a budget.
Start with the goal, not the channel
“I want Facebook ads” is not a goal. “I want 20 quote requests per month from companies across the country” is. The goal decides the channel, the message and the budget, not the other way around.
Before any campaign, answer three questions: what action do you want from the visitor, how much is a new customer worth to you and how much can you pay to get one.
The four pieces that must work together
- The audience: who the person is that needs what you sell and where they spend time online.
- The message: what you say, in one sentence, so people understand why they should choose your company.
- The destination: a fast page, clear on a phone, with a single next step.
- The measurement: you track calls, forms and orders, not just clicks.
If one of them is missing, the other three waste money.
How to choose between search and social media
Search network ads catch people who are already looking for what you sell: they have intent, so they convert faster. Social media ads find people who aren’t looking for you yet but might be interested: they’re useful for awareness and for attractive offers.
For many companies, the healthiest combination is: search as the base, social media to remind and attract new audiences, and SEO in the background, so visibility stays even when the ad budget drops.
How you know if it works
Track the cost of a request or an order, not just the cost of a click. Compare results monthly, stop what brings nothing and move the budget to what works. The first two months are for learning: you need data before drawing conclusions.
Frequently asked questions
How much budget do I need to start?
It depends on the industry and the competition. More important than the amount is that it’s enough to bring real data: a few dozen requests or orders in the first months.
How long until results appear?
Ads bring visitors from the first day, but optimizing them takes a few weeks. SEO usually shows results after a few months.
Can I do it all myself?
You can start on your own with a small budget, but a specialist helps you avoid expensive mistakes from the start: audiences that are too broad, slow pages, unmeasured conversions.
Tell us about your project and we’ll come back with a proposal.
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