{"id":13014,"date":"2016-12-07T10:22:36","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T15:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=13014"},"modified":"2019-07-30T17:20:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T22:20:11","slug":"how-to-create-facebook-ads-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/how-to-create-facebook-ads-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create Your First Facebook Ads, Step By Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Create-Facebook-Ads-Step-by-Step.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Ads Step by Step\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Create-Facebook-Ads-Step-by-Step.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Create-Facebook-Ads-Step-by-Step-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Create-Facebook-Ads-Step-by-Step-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Create-Facebook-Ads-Step-by-Step-1024x535.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting your first Facebook ads can be a daunting task. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many steps, and so much to account for, it can seem a little overwhelming. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don&#8217;t fear! Below you\u2019ll find a step-by-step guide to create Facebook ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/HostGator-Website-Builder.png\" alt=\"HostGator Website Builder\" width=\"600\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/HostGator-Website-Builder.png 600w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/HostGator-Website-Builder-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Creating Your Facebook Ad Campaign<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> First, you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re logged in under your business account. In the upper right hand corner under pages, select <em>Ads Manager<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image10.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ads Manager\" width=\"575\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image10.png 575w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image10-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> You\u2019re now inside your Facebook Ads Manager account. Select <em>Create Campaign<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image04.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Campaign\" width=\"423\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image04.png 423w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image04-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> You now have the option to set the <\/span><em>goal<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your campaign. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to increase brand awareness? Get people to visit your website? Or boost sales in general? Choose whichever selection best fits your goals for the campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image09.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Goal\" width=\"982\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image09.png 982w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image09-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image09-768x304.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Finally, set your <\/span><em>Campaign Name<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan on running the same campaign throughout the year with some changes, you might consider putting the date in the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image08.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Campaign Name\" width=\"517\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image08.png 517w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image08-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Creating\u00a0The Audience For Your Facebook Ad<\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have previously created an audience, just used the '\u02dcSaved Audience\u2019 tab, select your audience and proceed to our <strong>Placements Section<\/strong>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Determine if you want to use a custom audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <em>Custom Audiences\u00a0<\/em>box allows you to include or exclude audiences you have previously built. You might find this useful if you want to target only potential new customers and exclude your current customers, or include\/exclude any audience lists you already have saved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image03-e1477670220548.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Audience\" width=\"645\" height=\"131\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Next you\u2019ll want to choose the locations you want your ads shown to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are a local business you can select\u00a0to show your ads only in your city. You can also exclude certain locations if you choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image03-e1477670319962.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Audience\" width=\"603\" height=\"161\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Fill in the applicable <\/span><em>Age<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <em>Gender<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><em>Language<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image03-e1477670368912.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Audience\" width=\"604\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image03-e1477670368912.png 604w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image03-e1477670368912-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Determine your <\/span><em>Detailed Targeting<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Detailed Targeting<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where you\u2019ll target people with interests similar to your business. Facebook compiles the information people put on their profiles, so you can reach the best audience for your ads. For example, if you run a computer repair service based out of Dallas, you might want to add: <em>computers<\/em>, <em>computer repair<\/em>, <em>technology<\/em>, <em>shop local<\/em> and <em>Dallas<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image00-1.png\" alt=\"Facebook Detailed Targeting\" width=\"706\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image00-1.png 706w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image00-1-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now Facebook is going to target people that match ONE of those things; so if you want to be more specific you can choose to narrow your audience. Then Facebook will target people who are interested in one of the above AND whatever else you include.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image02.png\" alt=\"Facebook Targeting\" width=\"534\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image02.png 534w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image02-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Building Your Ad Set:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Choose the <\/span><em>Placement<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your ads. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this manually if you know specifically, or you can let Facebook choose for you with their new <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic Placement Feature<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019re determining where on Facebook you want your ads shown and if you want them shown on Instagram as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image11.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Placements\" width=\"689\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image11.png 689w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image11-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Set your\u00a0<em>Budget<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><em>Schedule<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your budget per day. \u00a0You can also choose to schedule the ad\u2019s start and end date or have it run continuously. In this area, you\u2019re able to adjust the optimization and delivery choices. Facebook presets them for you based on what they think is the best. You can go in and change them if you\u2019d rather. Feel free to play around with these settings as you become more comfortable in Ads Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image12.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Budget\" width=\"681\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image12.png 681w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image12-300x246.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Creating the Ad (or Ads):<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Add your <\/span><em>Media<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your ad image or creative. Make sure it\u2019s inviting and has a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/13\/content-marketing-101-call-action\/\">call-to-action<\/a>. Facebook also has a 20% text rule for images\u00a0meaning your ad has to have less than 20% text in it. Facebook will also give you some Instagram specifications if you selected Instagram placement in the '\u02dcPlacement\u2019 category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-1.png\" alt=\"Set up Facebook ad\" width=\"968\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-1.png 968w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-1-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-1-768x453.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Write your <\/span><em>Headline<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><em>Description<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your headline encourage people to click on your post? Does the description explain your business or promotion? Does it offer a call-to-action? \u00a0You can utilize your headline and description to explain anything you couldn&#8217;t include\u00a0in the creative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-28-at-11.01.16-AM.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Headline\" width=\"427\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-28-at-11.01.16-AM.png 427w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-28-at-11.01.16-AM-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Choose your <\/span><em>Destination<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is whatever website you want viewers to go to when they click on the ad. Now this can be your website, an event\u2019s website, or a landing\u00a0page with a special promo. Make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/11\/free-utm-builder-small-business-tracking-urls\/\">UTM tag this URL<\/a> so you can monitor the traffic and sales in Google Analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image06.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Destination\" width=\"394\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image06.png 394w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image06-300x177.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Add your <\/span><em>Pixel Tracking<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you\u2019re tracking the sales and traffic you get from these ads through Facebook using your Facebook pixel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image07.png\" alt=\"Facebook Pixel Tracking\" width=\"394\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image07.png 394w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image07-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have not yet set up your Facebook pixel, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <em>Pixel<\/em> section of your <em>Ads Manager<\/em> Account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Click <em>Create Pixel.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image15.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Pixel\" width=\"1079\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image15.png 1079w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image15-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image15-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image15-1024x480.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Choose a name for your Pixel, and hit <em>Create Pixel<\/em>.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-2.png\" alt=\"Create a Facebook Pixel\" width=\"638\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-2.png 638w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image01-2-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you manage your website yourself, choose the <em>Install Pixel Now<\/em> button. If you have a developer, choose the <em>Email Pixel Code<\/em> option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image16.png\" alt=\"Facebook Pixel\" width=\"654\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image16.png 654w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image16-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Pixel is working, you should see your website\u2019s activity in the <em>Pixel Page<\/em> of <em>Ads Manager<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations! Your first ad has now been created!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>Optional<\/em> Step 5:<\/strong> Create additional ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose to create similar ads using the same Ad Set settings. This can be useful if you want to play around with different headlines and descriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image13.png\" alt=\"Create Facebook Ad\" width=\"750\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image13.png 750w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image13-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Analyze Your Facebook Ad Performance<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Your <\/span><em>Account Overview.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you will see your list of campaigns. This is also where you\u2019ll be able to monitor the results of your ad; for explanations of each result, click on the 'i'\u009d tooltip next to their names. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also where you can turn off entire campaigns, ad sets, or individual ads. To do so, simply use the blue toggle bar shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image05.png\" alt=\"Facebook Ad Analytics\" width=\"1412\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image05.png 1412w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image05-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image05-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/image05-1024x166.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1412px) 100vw, 1412px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>How&#8217;d your ad perform? Share your experience in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting your first Facebook ads can be a daunting task. 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