Short video
You or your team, 15 to 30 seconds, with captions.
Best for trust and stopping the scrollOn Facebook and Instagram, people aren't searching for you. They're scrolling. I make ads that get them to stop, and an easy way to get in touch.
Illustration with a made-up business and people.
Same goal, different moment. Knowing the difference saves a lot of money.
Many local businesses use both. If you need people who are already searching, start with Google Ads.
Four formats, each with a different job. Most campaigns use two or three, and we keep the ones that bring leads.
You or your team, 15 to 30 seconds, with captions.
Best for trust and stopping the scrollSwipeable cards: reviews, before and after, your services.
Best for showing proof and choicesFull-screen and vertical, made for quick viewing.
Best for offers and reaching younger peopleOpens inside Facebook or Instagram. Name and phone are filled in.
Best for getting enquiries without a websiteMost ads fail in the feed for the same few reasons. Switch on each fix and see the ad change.
I plan each ad, write the hook and captions, and show you how to film the clips on your phone.
An illustration of good practice, not a prediction. Real results come from testing your own ads.
Only people in the area you cover. Within that, three kinds of audience, from warmest to newest.
Website visitors, Page and Instagram followers, people who watched your videos.
I use it to remind people who were interested but didn't get in touch.People in your area whose activity suggests an interest, like home improvement.
I use it to give a new or small account a helpful start.Broad settings, so Meta can find who responds, based on who has responded before.
I use it to find new customers, once tracking is working.Honest note: Meta changes its targeting options often, and it may show ads beyond your settings when that's likely to get better results. I check what's available for your account, and judge each audience by the leads it brings, not the settings.
Five jobs, from the offer to the monthly report. You approve each ad before it runs.
People weren't looking for you. The offer is what makes them care.
What I do
You getA one-page plan before any money is spent.
In the feed, the ad itself does most of the work.
What I do
!UK ad rules apply to paid ads on social media too. I keep claims honest and clear. ASA
Show ads to people who can actually become customers.
What I do
You getAds shown where you can do the work.
If we can't count the leads, we can't improve the ads.
What I do
iMeta says Conversions API events are processed like Pixel events, for measurement and reporting. Meta
Ads wear out. Fresh, tested ads keep results steady.
What I do
You getA monthly report in plain English.
These are the numbers you'll see in Ads Manager. Tap a number to learn what it means and what to do about it.
| Ad | Delivery | Leads | Reach | Frequency | Cost per lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video – Boiler, £79 call-out | Active | 41 | 21,300 | 3.10 | £15.61 |
| Carousel – Customer reviews | Active | 19 | 14,900 | 2.40 | £21.58 |
| Photo – Old spring offer | Active | 4 | 6,200 | 6.80 | £37.50 |
| Total | 64 | 38,400 | 2.92 | £18.75 |
Total reach is lower than the three rows added up, because some people saw more than one ad.
Example account with made-up numbers, to show how the report works.
A lead is not a customer yet. Move the sliders to see what a budget could turn into.
Estimates only. Real costs depend on your area, offer and ads. Reply to leads quickly: someone who filled in a form a minute ago still remembers you.
Six common mistakes, and the fix for each.
Likes feel good, but they don't pay the bills.
Run campaigns with a leads or sales goal.
People see it again and again, then ignore it.
Watch frequency and add fresh ads.
Meta can't learn who becomes a customer.
Set up Pixel and Conversions API first.
By tomorrow, they've called someone else.
Send each lead to your phone the moment it arrives.
Leads from places you don't cover.
Set your area and add a postcode question.
"Cheapest in Leeds!" without proof can get you in trouble.
Honest, clear claims you can back up.
i Read more: ASA: ads on social media · Meta Pixel · Conversions API
Five simple steps, from first chat to monthly results.
Your services, area, offer and budget.
Business account, Pixel and any past ads.
Scripts, clips and copy. You approve each one.
Ads go live after Meta reviews them. I watch closely.
Monthly report, new ads before old ones tire.
Short and honest.
Not quite. Boosting is quick, but it gives you fewer choices. Ads Manager lets us pick a leads goal, use lead forms, test different ads and track results properly.
Start with an amount you're comfortable testing for a month or two. Use the calculator above to get a feel. I'll suggest a starting budget based on your area and offer.
Not always. Lead forms open inside Facebook and Instagram. But a good landing page often brings better-quality leads, and it helps people trust you.
We do it together. I write the script and a simple shot list, you film short clips on your phone, and I turn them into ads. Real clips of you usually feel more trustworthy than stock video.
Ads start once Meta has reviewed them. The first weeks are for learning which ads and audiences work, so results usually get steadier over time. No one can honestly guarantee a number of leads.
You do. Your Page, your ad account and your data stay in your name. You give me access, and you can remove it at any time.
Yes. The ASA's rules cover paid ads on social media. Meta also has its own ad policies, with extra limits for some topics such as credit, jobs and housing. I check every ad against both.
Source: ASABoth, separately. Ad spend goes from your account straight to Meta. My fee is for planning, making and managing the ads. You always see exactly what went where.
Fill in the blanks. I'll reply to you myself.
I'll read your message and reply to you myself.