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Mar 14, 2018

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of emails about why their Facebook ads haven’t been working as well.  Why costs have gone up and reach has gone down.

On this episode, I answer these questions and dive into what’s been going on and why there have been some serious changes.

I also go over what you can do about it including how to leverage your ad spend. 

The good news is that this recent change will separate the marketers versus the non-marketers and will really put those with the skills in a great position to get more traffic.

Check out episode 56 and subscribe to my podcast…

Want to see if we’re a good fit to work together? Schedule some time with me here:
http://onefocusmarketing.com/session

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Feb 16, 2018

I have been leveraging LinkedIn to create successful Facebook ads for myself and clients for a few years and I used to talk about it all the time. 

Guess it was so second nature I kinda forgot what an awesome strategy it is.

So, this episode is all about how to combine LinkedIn with Facebook to make a hugely successful Facebook ad campaign.

Find out this strategy that hardly anybody uses and stay 10 steps in front of your competition.

 

To see how to download your LinkedIn contacts here is the video:

https://youtu.be/zj15FmXhzVc

 

If you’re a content creator, coach, author, speaker or other type of service provider and would like to see if we’re a good fit to work together schedule a time with me here:

http://onefocusmarketing.com/session

 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Feb 12, 2018

It seems like every other episode I make is about the Facebook pixel.  Episodes 2,15,16 and 41 to name a few.

Not to mention all the other ones that I mention how important the pixel is.

So why another one… and I promise this won’t be the last!

Simply put because I get so many questions about it.

The Facebook pixel is one of those things when you master what it can do to help you grow your business by tracking and retargeting you’ll literally feel like you are basking in the sunshine.

 That might be a little bit of an exaggeration. It is really important though and on this episode, I talk about a few things like:
1. What the pixel is

  1. Setting up the pixel
  2. Why you should use the pixel
  3. Custom audiences and the pixel

And I give you an assignment at the end… 

Hope you enjoy and if you want to explore whether or not we’re a good fit for working together go ahead and schedule some time here:
http://onefocusmarketing.com/session

 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 31, 2018

I was so excited about this episode that I literally stayed up way late to finish recording and get it ready for you.

Why? Because I love messenger bots! 

Yeah, I know. It is just another thing to learn and it is not the same as getting an email address but they are really powerful and much easier than most realize!

You get nearly 100% open/read rates compared to what… maybe 20% on email. 

You can interact with your potential customer by asking questions and then giving them answers based on how they respond. 

You can make them entertaining because if they’re on Facebook they are looking for a distraction after all.

So, on this episode, I go into a strategy that is really powerful and easy to set up.

Also, I have a ‘flow’ (or sequence) that I’d like to give you if you’ll just click here to message me:  https://goo.gl/crhDyh

Let me know what you think!!!

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 29, 2018

Facebook recently made a change.  What a shock. I know. 

Now, business pages will have even less significance in the news feed.

This means the organic reach will be even smaller and it was already almost zero.

On this episode, I talk about business pages, how these changes will affect them and whether or not it should change your Facebook ads strategy.

I also dive into diversification and why it is super important not to have all your eggs (and I don’t even eat eggs) in the Facebook basket.

See you on the other side…

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 26, 2018

This episode is a more advanced technique partly because it requires you to commit time and money to your ads for about 30 days.

However, the rewards can be pretty amazing.

What I discuss is how to find the best placements for your ad.

All the Facebook ad experts (myself included) always say to only put your ads in the news feed.  With a couple of exceptions.

On this episode, I talk about how to use all the placements to figure out really which one is the right one for your ad.

Just remember this is a test. You are trying to figure out what works.

That’s what the pro media buyers do. They don’t pin their hopes on 5 days of 1 Facebook ad. 

They’re prepared to spend money to figure out what works and be patient regarding the results.  Leave emotion at the door.

Don’t worry that’s a lot easier said than done. :-)

In the meantime, check out episode 51 and let me know what you think. 

Don’t forget to subscribe!

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 19, 2018

Running a webinar and driving traffic to them takes a lot of time, effort and money.

This retargeting strategy is simple yet effective at getting more people to show up live as well as more to purchase.

Most emails follow up sequences are read by only about 20% that sign up. That means that 80% of those who said “Yes, sign me up for the webinar” will never see a reminder.

Out of sight out of mind. 

They might have signed up for your webinar but they aren’t nearly as excited about it as you are.

So we have got to stay in front of them in every way we can.

With this retargeting strategy, we are going to build 3 custom audiences and run 3 separate retargeting ads.

The first ad will remind those that registered that the webinar is happening.

The second ad will be to those that registered or saw the replay that you have an offer for them and you’ll run those ads until your cart closes.

The third ad is to those that visited the webinar registration page but did not register.

You paid good money to get them to click so you might as well extend them the offer too. 

If all this sounds confusing then go ahead and listen to the episode and you can also take a look at this bonus video showing you how to set everything up.

https://youtu.be/F-Rm66iMp10

 If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 17, 2018

Facebook lead ads which are listed in the campaign objectives as ‘lead generation’ have been out for a couple of years.

These ads are designed to capture leads quickly and easily without leaving the Facebook platform.

On this episode, I talk about how to set up the lead ads including creating the form as well as what placements can be used. 

Facebook lead ads are good for some businesses but not others and once you listen to this episode you’ll be able to see if they might work for your next campaign.

Just remember with Facebook lead ads you’ll need a way to get the email addresses you collect from Facebook to your email service provider.

With some providers, they integrate directly but with others, you may have to use http://www.zapier.com to have them ‘zapped’ to your email service.

Once you get it all ready to go it really is a breeze and could be a great way to build your email list.

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 15, 2018

On this episode, we cover how Facebook charges for your ads as well as a few other things like:

  • Campaign Spending Limits
  • Campaign Budget Optimization
  • Daily Budget
  • Lifetime Budget

Also, I go over why getting charged by impression vs link clicks is actually not a bad thing and for the most part is the optimal way to run your ad campaigns.

The key to how you get charged is how you set up your account and I review this toward the end of the episode.

 If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Jan 10, 2018

This episode is really just a list of tools I use every day when creating my Facebook ads for clients. 

I am an affiliate for some or all of these and there are free alternatives but so many people asked I thought I’d just give them to you like I have them:

 

Images:

https://stock.adobe.com

http://canva.com

 

Video:

http://onefocusmarketing.com/veeroll

 

Copy:

http://amzn.to/2FiXy1j - The Adweek Guide to Copywriting Handbook

http://onefocusmarketing.com/fs - Funnel Scripts

 

Video editing (and audio):
https://camtasia.com

 

Video Recording:

http://amzn.to/2qGf8sW - Logitech C920

 

Audio Recording:

http://amzn.to/2CUtJ8X - Blue Snowball

 

Landing Pages:

http://onefocusmarketing.com/cf - Click Funnels

 

Email:

http://onefocusmarketing.com/ac - Active Campaign

 

Facebook Bots:

https://manychat.com

 

Facebook ads:

https://adespresso.com

 

Webinars:

https://zoom.us - Live

https://onefocusmarketing.com/ew - Automated

 

Analytics:

https://www.google.com/analytics/tag-manager/

 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 29, 2017

I probably harp on this way too much but frankly, it is most likely the #1 thing keeping your Facebook ads from working. 

Know your ideal customer inside and out! 

That is where targeting begins by identifying all the things your ideal customer loves and those things that stress them out.

There is a really cool tool by HubSpot to create your customer avatar:
http://makemypersona.com 

If you haven’t used this tool yet or otherwise done a similar exercise please do it before you ever run another ad.

On this episode, I dive into creating an extremely targeted audience and how to narrow it down by adding additional demographic or behavioral factors.

Also, I cover how to exclude certain factors that maybe you don’t want your ideal audience to have. 

Check this episode out and subscribe to my podcast and leave a review.

I’d love to know what you’re thinking! 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 28, 2017

Quit keeping your free content a secret!

It would be awesome to write an epic blog post and then some semi-famous influencer just happened upon it and promoted the heck out of it for you!

However, until that time you better count on promoting your free content yourself and Facebook ads are the perfect way to do it.

On this episode, I cover the best kind of content to promote and why it makes so much sense running paid traffic to it.

These are ads you just keep running 365 days a year.

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 26, 2017

Hey Everybody,

This is my very first Special Edition of the Facebook Ads with a Twang podcast!

This is NOT the usual 10 minute or less tip but a 45 minute extravaganza.

Maybe extravaganza is a little much but it really is like a full training.

This episode is for coaches who are either new to Facebook ads or may be concerned about the technology part of it or you’ve been running ads without getting much traction.

If any of that sounds familiar then you’re in the right place.

Here is what I cover on this episode:

  • What makes Facebook ads different for coaches
  • Why coaches don’t use Facebook ads or give up quickly
  • The 5 biggest mistakes coaches make with their Facebook ads
  • The necessary steps to run a successful Facebook ads campaign
  • How to track the people who engage with your ad
  • The single best strategy you can use
  • Ad copy / Images / videos
  • Evaluating your ads - Your ads can only be as successful as your ability to measure them

So there is A LOT to this episode. You might need to listen to it a couple times to get the full effect.

On the episode I talk about my Free How Coaches Can Create Successful Facebook Ads mini-course to accompany everything I talk about.  

There are 4 lessons and I included 4 bonuses. I probably went overboard.

Click Here to enroll in the free mini-course.


If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 22, 2017

Whether you’re new to Facebook ads or are a seasoned Facebook ads professional it is really easy to over think your ads.

I catch myself doing this all the time.

“Wow, look at this new tool that is in power editor. What does it do? Does it even work? What am I gonna test it on? How can I fit it into any of the campaigns I have running?” 

“How many images do I need to test?”
“What is the best strategy?”
“How do I know if it is working?”
“What if I check the wrong box or don’t do something right?” 

And on and on…

There are a lot of cool tools you can use in your Facebook ads. But if you’re not quite sure what they do and especially if ‘tech’ stuff seems overwhelming then just stick to the basics.

This episode is just about a 10 step process to follow to get your ads running.

Don’t get stuck on all the fancy new things. Keep it simple.

Simple works in your ad copy. 

Simple works in your ad campaign. 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 18, 2017

Here is a 4th retargeting strategy and really it is an ‘add-on’ to other strategies.

The example I use is from episode 30 where I cover a particular strategy.

Then on this episode, I explain how to add this on.

Now I’m going to warn you. This isn’t for every market and a lot of people don’t like this approach because they feel like they’re their product/service away.

What I’m going to tell you is that there is so much more hidden value than getting the sale. You’re going to find out a lot about what your audience is thinking in regards to value and price of your offer.

Take this strategy and try it. See what shakes out and then decide.

Whatever you do follow up with those that buy and talk to them.  That insight alone is worth it. 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 14, 2017

What happens after your Facebook ad starts to really take off and you want to scale it?

Do you just up the budget to infinity? 

That’s what most people do and more often than not they’re in for a rude awakening. 

It makes sense though. If you’re spending $50 a day and it is working out then why not spend $500 a day? 

The problem there is the Facebook algorithm. It just doesn’t work that way… ugh.

On this episode, I’m talking about how to scale in multiple ways so you can take that great ad and maximize the potential.

I pack a lot in on this so pay attention and do it right.. Otherwise, it may cost you more than you want.

**** Side note - if you want me to Fix Your Facebook Ads Live for Free email me:  fletch@onefocusmarketing.com and I will be picking 2 people. 

If you need other Facebook or Funnel help join my closed FB group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 11, 2017

What if you could train Facebook to send you the best leads?

Guess what? You can!

The way we do this is by ‘training’ or ‘seasoning’ the Facebook pixel. 

On this episode, I cover the best way to train your pixel so you can get in front of more of the right people with your message.

I’m talking about things like - custom conversions, standard events, which objective to choose, how the Facebook algorithm works and how to take the information you’re getting so you can find even more ideal leads. 

And - I review the best practices… at least from my experience.

Fair warning… this is a little more advanced.

So if you aren’t quite sure what a pixel is please check out episode 15 where I go over the basics.

Hope you enjoy it and please leave me a review. Thanks!

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 7, 2017

Over the last few years that Facebook ads have been around there seems to be this fear (borderline paranoia) about upsetting the algorithm by changing a running ad. 

On this episode, I’m covering what you can change, what you can’t and some best practices for when you need to make a change but don’t want to screw anything up.

Some basic rules of thumb are:

  1. You can change anything in the creative - however, I prefer to duplicate the ad, leaving it in the same campaign and ad set.
  2. You cannot change the campaign objective. Even if you want to Facebook won’t let you.  So you can’t go from a traffic campaign to a conversion campaign.
  3. You can change the budget (but don’t change it too much - 50% max)
  4. You can change the end date if you selected an end date from the beginning. 

Can you change the targeting? Technically yes.

However, when you change the targeting you are telling Facebook “Hey, originally I wanted to target these particular people or interests but now I want to target these instead.”

As a result, Facebook will then need to go back to the drawing board and figure out exactly what you’re looking for.

Instead, duplicate your ad set and make the changes. Then shut off the original one.

There are some more tips on the episode and if you need any additional help join my closed Facebook group - Funnel Strategies for Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Dec 4, 2017

Facebook ad costs seem to be on the increase.  Actually, they’ve always been on the increase.

It is inevitable that the cost of any marketing platform will go up.

There are short-term increases - such as during the holidays when there is an influx of advertisers trying to capitalize on this time of year.

Then there are long-term increases. Like the news feed being completely full so now you’re always competing against multiple other businesses for that space. 

How much are you willing to pay to be in the feed?

How relevant is your content to the audience?

These questions are crucial because the first one dictates what you can do profitably and the second tells you how Facebook sees what your advertising and therefore how much they should charge you.

If your ads don’t resonate with the audience you can bet your ad costs will go up.

You used to be able to just throw out any ole’ ad but now you really have to use your marketing skills. 

Make sure you’re targeting the right people.

Have great copy and a compelling image.

Or, really consider going to video! 

Facebook is all about video and the sooner you can become all about video the more your ads will work.

Check out this episode where I cover all this and a lot more...

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Nov 30, 2017

Facebook ads can be so freakin’ frustrating.  Especially when you read about so and so ‘crushing’ it with their Facebook ads because they just made $50k last month and spent $200 on ads.

Hey, I get caught up in that kinda hype too.

What they didn’t share was that they already had a 20000 person email list or 100000 followers on Instagram.

Those kinda things are important to know.

Comparing Facebook ads is not usually a great idea because most of the time you don’t have access to all the information.

On this episode I go over why comparing isn’t a good idea and how to focus on your own ads so you can make them successful.

Only about 1 out of 5 ads actually “work” from the get-go.

So if your ads haven’t panned out just yet don’t sweat it.

I go over what you need to do and also reference some other episodes which should help with this too.

 

Click the link below to access the other episodes I reference:

 

How to budget your Facebook ads -

http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode1

How to track your Facebook ads -

http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode2/

How to choose the right Facebook ad objective -

http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode8/

What Facebook placements are right for your ads

http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode19/

How to create simple successful Facebook ads -

http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode33/

 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Nov 27, 2017

For most businesses, their ideal customer has certain days and/or times they are most likely to be on Facebook.

On this episode, I answer whether you should ‘daypart’ your Facebook ads so that they only show at certain times.

Note that dayparting is a more advanced technique and is NOT necessary for almost everybody.

Facebook has an amazing algorithm and will do its best to optimize your ads regardless. 

However, if you decide you want to try dayparting then you’ll want to listen to this and learn about lifetime budgets.

Lifetime budgets can help you optimize your ads more efficiently and without making it as complicated as dayparting.

Really hope you enjoy this episode and you can access a short video tutorial about lifetime budgets by going here:
http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode37

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Nov 23, 2017

Here is the third retargeting strategy I have shared and this might be the easiest.

I would love to tell you I think all this up so I could take full credit but really most of the strategies are ones I have come up with through countless hours of reading, watching and listening other Facebook ads and media buying experts.

My goal is to make it simple and give it you so you can implement it quickly without getting stressed out.

This strategy just involves either taking existing Facebook Live videos or running a new Facebook video ad to some original content and then retargeting those that watch at least 50% of the video(s).

Don’t overthink the video or the process. Just implement it!

Because I know the setup of this is often what is confusing I have created a short video that you can access by going here:

https://youtu.be/TkLDQUKWP_c

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Nov 20, 2017

Whenever I talk to people about Facebook ads they almost always are concerned with the ‘technique’ part of it.

Target audiences, the perfect image, the latest greatest feature… the insiders secret that will help their ads dominate the market. 

The thing is, with Facebook ads it is just like running a business.

80% (or more) of success is your mindset! 

Now, you might be thinking… “C’mon Ben. Mindset sounds like some crazy mumbo jumbo. I just want to know who to target.” 

I can tell you all day how to input your ads. What copy to have. Images. Placements. Pixels… the whole 9.  But the reality of it is if you don’t have your mindset straight and understand the value you’re bringing to the table for your customers then your ads won’t have huge success.

Yes, you can get by but you don’t want to get by. You want to have a freakin’ phenomenal ad. Right?

On this episode, I go over why mindset is so important and what you need to know in order to make your ads successful.

I really enjoyed this episode and I hope you do too.

See ya there!

 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Nov 16, 2017

With everything that’s been going on in the world of Facebook ads, it seems like a lot of entrepreneurs I talk to are forgetting the basics.

Building your email list is a huge deal.  It is also huge to know exactly what you’re going to do with the list but that’s a different episode. 

Email lists are still here. Still viable and can make all the difference in your business.  You own your list.

On episode 34 I’m talking about how to create a simple funnel and driving traffic to it using Facebook ads.

Remember a funnel is nothing more than a process you put prospects through to turn them into customers.

Building your email list using an ad is one way.

Sending out follow up emails with more offers are another.

Your list is sacred. Don’t put people on it just to have a big list. A big list that won’t convert doesn’t do you any good.

Another thing a good list can do for you is to help you create a much bigger ‘lookalike’ audience.

We can actually take our email lists, upload it to Facebook and ask them to match our list with other people who are very similar in characteristics.

Now our list of 1000 becomes 2 million lookalikes we can run our Facebook ads to.

Find out how to do this here on a quick video I made for you:

 http://onefocusmarketing.com/episode34 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

Nov 14, 2017

Facebook ads do NOT have to be complicated.

Getting caught up in retargeting, bots, exclusion audiences, fancy videos and on and on does not always add to the bottom line. 

On this episode, I go over creating a simple Facebook and the components that make them work.

Will this work every single time, in every market with every product or service? 

Not likely!

What I cover are the basics for creating ads that work by keeping everything really simple.

We don’t need all the hype.

Just give me some great copy, a compelling image, the right audience and a product or service that they will love and I’ll give you a successful Facebook ad. 

Find out more on episode 33... 

If you need help or have questions regarding Facebook ads then join my closed group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefunnelstrategist/

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