Hereâs the hard truth: If youâre not using Meta retargeting ads, youâre missing out on one of the most effective ways to turn interest into conversions.
Weâre not talking about small, incremental gainsâMeta retargeting campaigns consistently drive 30% of our ad revenue.
Bold claim incoming: We havenât found a single vertical where Meta ads donât work. It doesnât matter if youâre in business-to-business, direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, or niche industriesâeveryone is on Facebook (or Instagram, thanks to Metaâs integrated platform). Your customers are already scrolling. Retargeting helps ensure your business stays front and center.
Letâs dive into why we prefer it over other platforms and why you should, too!
How Meta Retargeting Works đ
Imagine someone visits your website and browses around but doesnât make a purchase or fill out a form. Thatâs a letdown, right? Not quite. With Meta retargeting ads, you get the second chance you deserve. And we can all agree that second chances are an incredible thing when they donât involve toxic exes.
Hereâs how:
- Pixel Code is Installed: A tiny piece of code (aka pixel) is placed on your website. This pixel tracks visitors and collects valuable data.
- Warm Lead Detected: Once a user lands on your site, theyâre marked as a warm lead. Theyâve shown interest but just need a little nudge.
- Ad Serving: After leaving your site, the magic begins! The user starts seeing ads that remind them to come back and finish what they started. Itâs like a friendly digital tap on the shoulder saying, âHey, remember us? You were interested in somethingâŚâ
While there are other retargeting strategies out there, this one is our go-to because it delivers the biggest results with minimal budget waste.
Why You Should Be Running Meta Retargeting AdsđŻđ°
Letâs get to why we love retargeting so much. We hate to say itâs all about the money, but we also wonât deny it.
đ¸ Spend where it counts on warm leads. Why throw money at cold prospects when you can target people who have already shown interest? Retargeting focuses your ad budget on leads who are already halfway through the door.
đ Watch conversion rates skyrocket. Since youâre targeting users who are already familiar with your brand, conversion rates are typically higher compared to cold audiences. Itâs the difference between striking up a conversation with someone who knows you vs. a stranger.
đĽ A better return on ad spend (ROAS) is good for everyone. Retargeting ads often deliver a better bang for your buck, giving you a higher return on every dollar spent. Who doesnât love more for less?
⥠Retargeting campaigns often have a lower cost per click (CPC) than new campaigns. Since youâre dealing with a smaller, more engaged audience, you can achieve big results with a modest budget.
The Risks of Meta Retargeting â ď¸đ§
Itâs flashy, and it bought you dinner, but donât ignore the red flags. As amazing as Meta retargeting is, itâs not foolproof. Hereâs what you need to watch out for:
Tracking Gone Wrong: If your pixel or tracking data isnât set up correctly, you could be targeting the wrong audience or missing potential leads. Itâs like throwing out a fishing hook but forgetting to put bait on it.
Campaign Structure: If your retargeting campaigns are structured like cold outreach, youâre missing the point. These leads need nurturing, not an introduction! Mismanaged campaigns can mean wasted dollars and frustrated users.
Sample Meta Retargeting Campaign Structure đ ď¸
Hereâs how a simple Meta retargeting flow worked for our recent campaign.
A little background: A few months ago, we ran digital ads to promote an ad service giveaway. Within this campaign, we ran Meta awareness ads and retargeting ads, each with different creatives (copy and videos).
1. Awareness Ad: A user saw our initial ad, clicked, and visited our landing page but didnât convert.
2. Retargeting Ad: Our pixel knew that the visitor viewed our landing page but didnât fill out the form. Our retargeting ads were served to that user, reminding them to return and consider the promotion again.
3. Conversion: They revisited our site and finally took actionâin our case, filling out our website form to be entered into our giveaway.
Pro tip: Keep your ads fresh and varied. Seeing the same content repeatedly leads to âad fatigue,â which leads to people ignoring you.
Let Us Help You Nail Retargeting!
Want to get started with Meta retargeting ads but not sure where to begin? Let us help you! From setting up tracking to creating compelling ad copy, weâve got you covered with a complimentary consultation and 25% off your first ad service đ¤!
Meta retargeting ads are the secret sauce behind 30% of our ad revenueâand they can be yours, too. With higher conversion rates, better ROAS, and efficient spending, this tactic truly is a no-brainer for any business looking to boost its online presence. Ready to take your ad strategy to the next level in the Metaverse and entice warm leads with an offer they canât resist â¨? Take off your coat and stay a whileâletâs make it happen!