Advertising on social media? Get the basics down: what, why, and how?

Understanding the basics of social media advertising

Dale Clifford
Good Business Kit
1 min readNov 23, 2023

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Understanding the basics of social media advertising

Understanding the basics of social media advertising

Social media advertising is a form of digital advertising that uses social media platforms to promote products, services or brands.

It involves creating and sharing content on social media networks to achieve marketing and branding goals.

Some of the popular social media platforms for advertising include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

The key benefits of social media advertising include:

  • Increased brand awareness
  • Targeted advertising to specific audiences
  • Higher engagement rates
  • Increased website traffic and conversions
  • Cost-effective advertising compared to traditional methods

To get started with social media advertising, it is important to:

  1. Define your target audience
  2. Choose the right social media platform
  3. Create engaging and relevant content
  4. Set a budget and choose the right advertising format
  5. Track and measure your results

By understanding the basics of social media advertising, businesses can effectively reach their target audience and achieve their marketing goals.

Originally published at Smart Sales Toolkit.
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