Guide to Creating Facebook and Instagram Ads

Mar 16, 2025

Facebook and Instagram Ads Campaign Creation Process

Introduction

  • Speaker has spent over $100 million on Facebook ads, working with over 2,000 clients across various industries.
  • Purpose of the video: A step-by-step guide to creating a Facebook and Instagram ad campaign from scratch.

Setting Up the Structure

  • Importance of proper structure before creating ads.

Step 1: Create a Meta Business Manager Account

  • What is Meta Business Manager?
    • It is the central hub for managing Facebook and Instagram assets.
  • How to create an account:

Step 2: Navigate Meta Business Suite

  • Key features:
    • Manage comments on ads from one location.
    • Access lead center for lead generation.
    • Insights for performance tracking.

Step 3: Settings Configuration in Meta Business Suite

  • Navigate to Settings in the left sidebar.

Adding Pages

  • How to add a Facebook Page:
    • Click on "Pages" from the accounts section.
    • Click "Add" and choose to add, claim, or create a Facebook page.

Adding Ad Accounts

  • If you’ve run ads before, transfer your ad account into Business Manager.
  • Steps:
    • Click "Add" and choose to claim, request access, or create a new ad account.

Adding Instagram Accounts

  • Click on the plus sign to add Instagram accounts.

Step 4: Inviting Team Members

  • Navigate to People in the settings.
  • Invite team members by entering their email addresses.
  • Assign access to specific assets like pages and ad accounts.

Creating the Ad Campaign

  • Access through Ads Manager by selecting it from the tools section.
  • Ad Structure Overview:
    • Three Layers: Campaigns > Ad Sets > Ads.

Step 1: Create a Campaign

  • Click the green Create button.
  • Buying Type:
    • Recommended to use "Auction" for beginners.
  • Campaign Objective:
    • Choose between objectives like leads or sales.
    • Avoid traffic and engagement objectives as a beginner.

Step 2: Setting Up Ad Sets

  • Name your ad set based on targeted demographics.
  • Choose Conversion Location (e.g., website or instant forms).

Step 3: Selecting Target Audience

  • Define your audience by location, age, languages, and interests.
  • Utilize Advantage Plus Audience for broader targeting.

Step 4: Ad Level Setup

  • Confirm the Facebook Page and Instagram account to be used for the ads.
  • Choose ad format (single image/video, carousel).

Creating Ad Copy and Media

  • Ad Copy:
    • Keep it clear and concise with a strong call to action.
  • Media:
    • Upload images or videos relevant to your services.

Final Steps

  1. Review all campaign settings, ad sets, and ads.
  2. Click Publish to submit the ad for review.

Post-Publication Considerations

  • After publishing, monitor performance and optimize ads as necessary.
  • Explore advanced ad formats and strategies for better results over time.