This NEVER works!
Before making or accepting this type of statement related to Meta advertising tools, features, or strategies, ask WHY it didn’t work. It didn’t work for YOU THIS time.
But what are the factors that could have contributed to it not working? What might you have been able to do differently?
Was it the objective?
What is the conversion location, performance goalThe Performance Goal is chosen within the ad set and determines optimization and delivery. How you optimize impacts who sees your ad. Meta will show your ad to people most likely to perform your desired action. More, or conversion event?
What’s your budget? Is it high enough?
What’s the targeting? Did you use the old targeting methods? Which ones? Did you use Advantage+ AudienceMeta's AI-powered targeting option. Meta will attempt to find your audience for you based on pixel activity, conversion history, and ad engagement. You can also provide targeting suggestions that Meta will initially prioritize before going broader. More? With or without suggestions? Which suggestions?
Did you use cost controls?
Which placements did you use?
What are your ads like? How many ads did you create? Should you create more?
Did you turn on Advantage+ Creative? If not, why not?
Did you customize by placementA placement is a location where your ad is shown. Examples include Facebook's mobile Feed, Messenger, Instagram feed, Audience Network, right-hand column, and more. More?
It’s okay if something hasn’t worked for you, but it’s possible that it hasn’t worked for you YET.
It’s a healthier way of looking at the tools available to you.
