How to Launch Your First Facebook Ad in Under 5 Minutes
The Goal: Launch a live, highly targeted Facebook or Instagram campaign using a pre-built template, without needing any prior ad experience.
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Navigate to Marketing and open your Ad Campaign Manager.
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Click the Launch Campaign button.
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Select your ad type.
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Select your specific vertical (e.g., Real Estate Investing).
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Browse the pre-built ad templates and click Use This Template on the one you prefer.
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Choose how you want leads to contact you (we highly recommend Messenger so your REI Chat can respond instantly).
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Set your daily budget. We recommend starting at $30/day to generate initial signals with minimal risk.
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Define your audience. You can select a Custom Audience if you uploaded a list, or simply use Radius Targeting (e.g., a 15-mile radius around your office).
- Confirm your auto-filled business information and click Launch Campaign.
You're All Set When: Your campaign status shows as active, and you are ready to receive your first message, lead form, or phone call!
Next Step: Wondering which contact method to choose? Read How to Choose the Right Ad Type.