Social mediaPractical guide · updated for 2026
How to run facebook ads
Define one campaign goal, choose an audience and creative, then set a spending limit you can afford to lose. Review results against that goal and make careful changes; ad performance is not guaranteed.
Have this ready
- A specific campaign goal
- Ad image or video and copy
- A destination page and spending limit
Step by step
- 1Decide what action matters, such as a visit, inquiry, or purchase.
- 2Check the current advertising rules and set up the required business and payment details.
- 3Create a clear image or video and write copy that accurately describes the offer.
- 4Choose an audience, placements, schedule, and firm budget limit.
- 5Preview the ad and destination page on mobile and desktop before publishing.
- 6Monitor delivery and meaningful outcomes; pause or adjust if results do not justify the spend.
Want it done with you?
I can walk you through it in a Magic Box, show you the exact clicks, or do it with you and keep the recording. You log in yourself; I never see your password.
Common questions
How much should I spend?+
There is no universal amount. Set a limit based on what you can afford to lose and review results before increasing it.