Marketing Secrets – Secret #6: How To Do SEO The Right Way By Using The Dream 100

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The dream 100 isn’t just for JV partners… it’s the key to ALL traffic.

On this episode of Marketing Secrets Russell talks about immersing himself in SEO stuff over the weekend and how that has got him thinking about getting creative about getting traffic. Here are some of the cool things he mentions in this episode:

-How you can use Dream 100 strategies with people who write magazine articles to get more traffic.

-How you can find out who is dominating each platform (i.e YouTube, Instagram) and use them to build your Dream 100.

-And find out why Russell is looking at strategies he used 10 years ago to help gain traffic.

So listen below to hear how to do SEO the right way using the Dream 100.

Marketing Secrets – Secret #5: You Gotta Have Faith… Marketing Faith

Published on May 30, 2017(Today)

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Without this, what’s the point of even trying?

On today’s episode Russell talks about why you have to have faith in yourself first in order to be a true entrepreneur because nothing is guaranteed. Here are some of the interesting things in this episode:

-Why Russell won’t give a friend the answers to why his product isn’t selling.

-Why Russell believes that you have to take a leap of faith with your business first, in order for it to be successful.

-And why Russell thinks life would be boring if everything were guaranteed to work out.

So listen below to find out why it’s so important to take a leap of faith.

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ClickFunnels Compared To Everything Else

Someone ask me the other day “why is ClickFunnels better than Infusionsoft, Lead Pages and a lot of the top companies out there.” Well, today I found an easy way to explain it. ( I love charts and infographs).

 

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338 – A Greater Invention Than Compounding Interest

On today’s episode Russell gives a quick recap of his week spent with the Harmon Brothers working on a script for a potentially viral video. He also talks about compounding numbers with business and how focusing on one thing will help you compound your customers.

Here are some of the interesting things you will hear in this episode:

Find out what Russell has learned about compounding his customers by focusing all his efforts on pushing people into Clickfunnels.

Learn what you need to do to follow in Russell’s footsteps.

And find out what 3 big things Russell is trying to do this year to get his business to reach the $100 million mark.

Listen below to find out what invention is actually greater than compounding interest.

8 Traffic Sources for Your Sales Funnel You Should Know About

I was reading through the ClickFunnels blog the other day and stumbled across this little gem. This is a great blog about traffic sources for your sales funnels. Great read.

 

 

8 Traffic Sources for Your Sales Funnel You Should Know About

by Stephen Esketzis

The beauty of Internet marketing comes in the fact that you never tied down to a single source of revenue.

With so many potential options when it comes to putting your product out there, there’s no need to restrict yourself.

By exploring these eight traffic sources, you can expand your bottom line and make sure you’re making the most of your marketing dollars.

Businesses have options galore when it comes to building their sales funnels online.

This begs the question: why do some marketers get caught up on establishing a sole stream of revenue?

It’s definitely a thought worth pondering, especially since establishing multiple revenue streams is all the rage for modern online businesses.

Perhaps companies are hesitant to diversify because it just sounds too good to be true; however, the following means of building your sales funnel are tried and tested, with real potential to jive with just about any product or service online.

1. Email Lists

The mumblings of the Internet marketing rumor mill might lead you to believe email marketing is dead. False.

Internet marketing is very much alive and kicking, especially in a mobile marketplace where users are glued to smartphones.

We live in a world of notifications and alerts, in which sitting quite literally in the pockets of our users has never been easier.

Building an email list is a proven means of establishing a dedicated base of buyers.

Let’s take some modern email marketing statistics into consideration, including the fact that…

• 33% of emails are opened on iPhones; Meanwhile, 75% of Gmail accounts (totally over 900 million users) regularly access their email via mobile. The myth that “nobody uses email anymore” is absolutely absurd, especially when mobile users are so hungry for new messages.
• Over one-quarter of all Black Friday transactions in 2015 were kindled through email marketing. In other words, email appeals to a variety of buyers and users and no single, solitary demographic.
• Approximately 90% of marketers claim that email was their main means of generating leads. Who said email marketing was dead, again?

 

In short, the concept of email marketing representing spam is bogus, especially if you’re the one getting users into your own funnel.

Don’t stress about “spamming” your base; instead, focus on providing them with legitimate products and content that meet their particular needs.

The sales will come naturally.

2. Facebook Ads

Image Source: Aerotech Digital Marketing 

The unlikely success of Facebook has proven inspirational for Internet marketers and users alike. Mark Zuckerberg’s wildly successful social network boasts over one billion daily active users and has become a cornerstone of the modern web.

Given the site’s reputation and reach, it should come as no surprise that Facebook sports a robust advertising system for businesses.

Due to the massive nature of Facebook, their ad system has to be laser-focused and targeted for small businesses looking to convert sales from the platform’s massive user base.

Considering that Facebook ad convert approximately 25% of social media referrals versus platforms such as Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube, such ads have become to the go-to for marketers looking to break through the often tumultuous social media ad-space.

Much like brands such as Amazon or Apple, Facebook has become a trustworthy, household name.

By hosting ads on their platform, you establish yourself as a likewise trusted brand. With their flexible budget and numerous, high-performing call-to-action options, there’s no reason not to get your feet wet with Facebook’s platform.

3. Google Ads

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With over $50 billion (yes, billion) in global net ad revenue last year, it’s clear to see why Google ads have been the bread and butter of marketers for quite some time.

Many businesses are wary of entering the world of paid search due to the risk-reward balancing act involved.

Considering the astronomically high click-through rates of ads in the top Google position, however, we can understand why perhaps it’s a more than worthy investment.

True, there is some risk involved due to the potentially high cost of keywords (depending on your industry).

However, consider some of the benefits of delving into Google’s ad platform, including:

Gaining a Better Understanding of Your Competitors – Targeting keywords can be a difficult, laborious process; however, it’s absolutely crucial for a successful SEO strategy. Getting your feet wet with Google Ads can help you better understand what your competitors are targeting and lead you into finding your niche, or better yet…

Understanding the Keywords You Can Dominate – “Niche” is, after all, the name of the game for many of today’s marketers and business. Which niche do you have the potential to dominate? What keywords belong to your business? Through AdWords, you can better understand not only where you stand versus your competitors, but which keywords convert and ultimately…

Test the Merits of Your Site and its Product – Are you getting clicks? Are those clicks converting into sales? The traffic obtained from Google ads is perhaps one of the best means of testing your site regarding user behavior and how your site’s content plays a role in the buying process. Google ads are a great way to find out what’s influencing your users and to A/B test means of improving sales through your site in the future.

4. Instagram Ads

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Instagram is one of the younger guns regarding social media ad space; however, it’s 400 million active users and 40 billion photos shared to date perhaps speak for themselves.

When we think of Instagram, we perhaps think of celebrity images and viral photos, ignoring the ad potential projected to grow to approximately $2.81 billion by next year.

As more and more businesses hop onto Instagram, noted to be one of the fastest growing platforms for SMBs, you might ask whether it’s not worth taking the leap as well.

With a similar CTR and CPM as Facebook (who own Instagram, by the way), coupled with the revenue above of the platform, Instagram may offer a snapshot into the future of photo marketers looking to engage users on a more visual level.

5. Solo Ads

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Although perhaps not as “sexy” as your Facebook or Instagram ads, solo ads represent a numbers game which can provide big returns if executed properly.

In the same wheelhouse as email lists, solo ads allow you to blast a single offer to an opted-in email list.

Since the list is opt-in only, there’s less concern for being perceived as spam (assuming that the company providing the list is reputable).

When it comes to solo ads, we’re primarily playing with click-through rates and conversions.

For this reason, before considering a solo ad one should ensure that…

• The company selling the ad has a track record regarding their list and click-through rates (check ratings, reviews, and testimonials)
• The product of service being offered through the solo ad stresses urgency (one-time deal, strong call to action, time-sensitive offers)
• Strong marketing copy, both regarding subject line and the email copy itself (keep it short and sweet, include a compelling call to action alongside a trackable email link)

Perhaps the road less traveled these days, solo ads can be powerful tools for generating new leads.

Much of your success, however, depends on your own research, effort, and execution.

6. Podcasts

 

While radio advertising is dead in the water for most modern industries, podcasts remain a viable advertising option for those looking to build their sales funnel.

With 20% of Americans listening to at least one podcast per month and 63% of those users purchasing something a host promoted on the show, podcast advertising provides a truly unique opportunity for brands looking to break through to more buyers.

The key for successful podcast advertising is, yet again, understanding your product, its niche and the buyers within that niche.

For example, it wouldn’t make much sense for a website selling organic cloth diapers to advertise on a podcast for motorcycle enthusiasts (nor would it make sure to sell Harley Davidsons on a parenting podcast).

If you can find the right fit within your industry, advertising on a podcast can not only drive sales but also build your brand in the eyes (or ears, rather) of curious new buyers.

7. Blogs

Advertising on a blog may seem like a no-brainer; however, some marketers may cling to one method rather than explore what blogging has to offer.

For many marketers, seeing the ROI of blogging and subsequent content creation is often the hang-up.

How do I know this is going to work? How do I know it’s going to result in sales?

Guest blogging (along with other means advertising of blogs, including paid ads) is not just a way to get your product in front of more eyes.

It’s a means of building your brand, appearing like an authority and, this is perhaps the hidden gem, building backlinks to drive future traffic to your site.

Seeking out blogs which operate within your niche might very well be the secret weapon of the modern marketer.

Is a blog creating content surrounding your niche or product? Are their users hungry for more?

Blogger outreach is more than likely worth your time and attention.

8. Banner Ads

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Last but not least, let’s talk about banner ads.

We could discuss ad-nauseum the phenomenon of ad blindness and question whether or not such advertising is worth it; however, let’s consider instead the reasons why people don’t click on banner ads.

Such reasons include the ad representing a distraction (annoying pop-ups), providing irrelevant content or appearing just plain spammy.

The solution, then, is to provide creative ads which provide legitimate value to users.

Perhaps what’s more important than the ads themselves is the format.

That is, where they are placed, how they appear and whether or not they are targeting the right users.

Are your ads professionally designed?

Are you offering a legitimate product or deal that can help your users? Are your ads in the right place?

Banner ads do have a place in the modern marketing world, granted they are utilized correctly. Build banners that spark interest and drive users to buy rather than spam that scares buyers away. If you follow such principles, clicks will come your way.

The Bottom Line

The possibilities are seemingly endless when it comes to bringing streams into your sales funnel.

By breaking the dam and establishing new streams for users, you increase your chances of sales while also establishing your brand online.

Which of the above sources do you think has the most potential for the modern business?

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The Lifecycle Of Building A New Sales Funnel (A to Z)

 I read this blog on the ClickFunnels blog and wanted to share it with you. It was very educating.

by Stephen Esketzis

Inside of every sale, the funnel is a lifecycle: each step in the cycle represents an essential element of success that can repeat for new funnels.

By understanding the lifecycle of a successful funnel, you can streamline your funnel hacking process and know exactly what to do when it’s time to roll out a new one.

Not all sales funnels are created equal.

While some of us may deal with digital solutions and software, for example, others may be building in the world of physical products.

The approach to marketing and refining such funnels is like comparing apples to oranges.

Some industries may be considered “easier” than others regarding funnel hacking; however, the fact remains that sales funnels are being built across all industries, from SEO software to healthcare and beyond.

The key is funnel hacking is working smarter, not harder.

What if there was a way to simplify the funnel building process and roll out new funnels on a regular basis without having to reinvent the wheel?

Thankfully, there is.

Each new sales funnel represents a lifecycle, regardless of your niche or industry.

From the planning phase to launch and eventually autopilot mode, just about any sales funnel can be simplified into a seven-step cycle.

By streamlining your planning process and knowing exactly what to do both pre and post-launch, you can crank out new funnels without breaking a sweat.

But where do you start?

Build the Ideal Customer

Remember: it’s all about the customer.

It’s easy to get caught up in the sexiness of sales funnels, the thrill of marketing and of course, making money.

However, the fact that we can’t hope to accomplish much of anything without our customers should be kept close to our hearts.

Now, if someone asked you directly “what do your customers want,” what would you say?

If you hope to have a compelling answer, and likewise build a sales funnel that actually sells to such a customer, you’re going to need to know exactly what your ideal customer looks like.

After all, how can you hope to convert if you don’t know who you’re going after?

Enter the world of customer avatars.

Now, some may find the concept of building the ideal customer avatar to be somewhat tedious of unnecessary; however, the research and information compiled in this first step of the funnel building process could potentially make or break your marketing efforts.

In short, building a customer avatar requires you quite literally to flesh out who your ideal customer would be, addressing their wants, needs, and desires and determining how your product would work to serve them.

Blogging guru Neil Patel, for example, recommends giving avatars (which he refers to as “personas”) a literal face (via stock photo), name, family, life story and so on.

The purpose of this exercise is to humanize your audience beyond being faceless numbers and to better understand their struggles.

To create your ideal customer avatar, ask yourself the following:

• What is the demographics of your ideal customer (think: age, gender, location, level of education, annual income, occupation)?
• What other brands, products, service and sites would your ideal customer interact with (in other words, where else could you draw inspiration for a marketing message and what would resonate with your target audience)?
• What are the goals, challenges and “pain points” affecting your ideal customer (how can your product work to best serve them, help them overcome challenges or ease their woes)?

Whether your avatar is a single mother in Miami, Florida trying to make ends meet or a software engineer in Abu Dhabi trying to build his affiliate empire, giving your customers a face can help guide your funnel building decisions to ensure that the customer comes first.

Create the “Big Idea.”

The best brands out there are supported by the “big idea.”

What’s the big idea?

Plain and simple, the big idea represents the short and sweet summary of what your product can do, why only you can do it and the “wow” factors surrounding your service.

The big idea represents the push that sends users through your sales funnel and prevents them from bouncing over to a competitor.

Uncovering your big idea may seem like a daunting task; however, you really only need to ask yourself a few simple questions to hash it out:

#1. What insight do I have that can catch the attention of my customers and make a real, emotional connection to them?

#2. How can my brand be a “hero” to my customers, working to solve their problems and ultimately serve as the ultimate resource?

#3. How can I sum up the goals and mission of my brand in a single sentence to build trust with my customers?

If you can confidently provide answers to the questions above, you’re already way ahead of the game.

Competitor and Market Research

Now for the fun part.

There are many ways to keep up with your competition; however, it’s crucial that you understand what’s working and what isn’t in your industry rather than simply try to keep up with the neighbors.

Market research can become somewhat of an obsession, so don’t forget the need to get down to business when push comes to shove.

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to market research, consider this five-pronged approach to competitor analysis to keep yourself lase-focused on the task at hand:

• Compile a short list of competitors in your space, whether they are competing for the same traffic you are or they’re pushing a similar product that you are.
• Save yourself time, energy and a headache by looking at what’s working for your competition regarding traffic, marketing message and brainstorm how you could do it better (for example, if they’re employing a robust content marketing campaign, consider how you could make your content 10x stronger than your competition).
• Understand where your competitor’s traffic is coming from and how you could potentially harness it; meanwhile, also consider untapped traffic sources that they haven’t gone after yet
• Determine what your competitors are doing regarding existing advertising (native ads or Facebook advertising, for example), keywords and content marketing (and use their success to influence your own strategy).
• Figure out how your product and funnels differ from your competition and think about how you can ultimately highlight those differences as you move forward with your own marketing efforts (much of this will come from the avatar above and big idea).

Remember: work smarter and not harder.

While you shouldn’t play copycat to outdo your competition, you should have a thorough understand of what you’re up against before you get started.

Build Your Funnel in ClickFunnels (Based on Research)

You’ve done your homework, now it’s time to build.

Customization is the name of the game when it comes to building your sales funnel using ClickFunnels.

There are so many features at your disposal to help build a hungry base of users that actually convert, but where do you start?

The difference between ClickFunnels and traditional funnel-building platforms are the built-in elements that give users that extra push, including but not limited to:

• Progress bars that build a sense of urgency among users eager to buy from you
• Surveys that build trust giving your funnel a human element by asking users what they want
• Countdown timers that remind visitors that the clock is ticking and that they need to buy sooner rather than later (thus reducing your bounce rate and hacking your conversion rates)
• SMS reminders that put your product directly into your users’ pockets
• Video unlockers which tap into the booming video market and give your visitors an exclusive taste of what you have to offer

The amount of customization options available can almost be overwhelming, but hey, that’s a good thing.

You don’t have to restrict yourself regarding marketing strategy or design when you build your funnel.

In other words, you can apply the best practices within your industry with your own market research to build the perfect funnel with no brakes.

Start Traffic

If you build it, they will come.

Once your funnel is ready for action, it’s time to start driving traffic.

However, make sure you avoid junk traffic at all costs and instead hone your marketing strategy to focus on visitors that will actually convert.

Where will your quality traffic come from?

• Organic traffic, driven by targeted keywords within your niche (including long-tail keywords, often untapped by many marketers); ideal for funnels supported by a blog with a hungry readership
• Social traffic from platforms such as Facebook or Twitter, optimized for conversions through extensive research and A/B testing
• Affiliate traffic, targeted by affiliates who understand your customers and what they want

Despite popular belief, traffic is not simply a numbers game. Rather than trying to convert customers blindly, build a traffic stream that you can depend on instead of just hoping for the best.

Optimize…

Once you get the ball rolling on your sales funnel, you can work to optimize your existing traffic as means of increasing your click-through rates and conversions.

For example, you can start by:

• Understanding where users are dropping off and failing to convert, either through your analytics or heatmapping software
• Looking at feedback from users, either on social media or through blog comments to understand potential drawbacks of your funnel
• Considering how you could integrate addition features in ClickFunnels to give users the push that they need to convert (order bumps, down sells, autoresponders and so on)
• A/B testing calls-to-action, marketing messages, and headlines to see if your marketing message is on point

There’s almost always room for optimization.

While you shouldn’t obsess over optimizing your funnel, you should strive to be pleased with your CTRs and conversions; therefore, watch your users carefully to understand your weak points and how to fix them.

…and Repeat

And that’s it.

Once you’ve refined your planning strategy, understand what features in ClickFunnels vibe with your product and how to optimize your traffic and conversions, you’re golden.

You can rinse and repeat this process with any new product, service or affiliate in your space.

While launching a successful funnel is easier said than done, ClickFunnels gives you the customization to make it possible minus a headache.

Which process is the lifestyle do you find most challenging?

What advice would you give fellow funnel hackers to streamline the process?

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How to Funnel Hack Facebook : Ad Designs 101

This is a really great article from the ClickFunnels Blog that I read the other day and wanted to share it with you about hacking Face Book Ads

 

 

How to Funnel Hack Facebook Ad Designs 101

by Stephen Esketzis

As marketers and funnel-builders flood Facebook with their ad dollars, the social network’s ad platform is under more scrutiny than ever.  

Facebook ads have the potential to blow up your funnel, but much of your success comes down to design.

Thankfully, we’ve detailed the steps to crafting a killer design for your next campaign including what to look for, who to hire and where to find them.

Appearances and first impressions are everything when it comes to running an ad campaign.

With any of our display ads, we want to offer our users the best deals, stand apart from the crowd and ultimately drive potential customers to click through.

Unfortunately, this is easier said than done in 2016, where the modern user is savvier than ever to advertising, generally more reluctant to click and flat-out bored with most ads out there.

Consider that the following:

• Most ads are simply unremarkable, with 60% of users unable to remember the last display ad they saw; meanwhile, those same users said 80% of those ads were completely irrelevant to them.
• Due to the sheer oversaturation of online advertising, 54% of users state that they don’t trust banner ads.
• The overwhelming phenomenon of “banner blindness” has pushed many marketers away from display advertising.

Now, take into account that comparing the gloom and doom of banner ads and Facebooks ads may be like comparing apples to oranges.

Facebook ads are a completely different beast versus the traditional ad fodder of the early 2000’s. How so?

• Facebook has a strong trust factor with its one billion daily active users. Naturally, visitors are much more likely to click on a Facebook ad versus that of a skeptical site riddled with pop-ups and AdSense.

• With features such as retargeted ads and Facebook’s pixel functionality, Mark Zuckerberg’s social network has provided marketers with a robust advertising platform that allows us to segment our users truly and target them accordingly. From tracking users after they’ve left the page to displaying ads based on previous behavior, Facebook ads represent more than a numbers game when it comes to impressions versus conversions.

• Facebook ads have relatively high click-through rates and low CPC versus their social competitors.

There’s an apparent disparity between traditional banner advertising and Facebook ads.

The failures and shortcomings of the unclickable have provided marketers with the insight necessary to craft awesome ads on Facebook.

What’s stopping you from doing the same?

Giving Yourself the Ad Advantage

Thankfully, the fact that the advertising world is filled with boring, uninspired ads actually works to your advantage if you’re able to set your ads apart from the norm.

Here’s the truth: regardless of your industry, Facebook ads are living and dying by design.

Solid deals and crafty calls-to-action are crucial to well-performing ads; however, you can’t hope to optimize your ads without a straightforward design that catches your customers’ eyes and leaves a lasting impression.

Fortunately, you don’t need to be a master artist to make your ads work.

Start with a Concept

Every great masterpiece starts with a concept: the same rule applies to crafting a Facebook ad.

You have plenty of options available when it comes to picking a base image for your concept, and picking one really depends on your industry and best practices.

Medical practices may choose pill bottles or professionals in lab coats, or a supplement seller may use a fitness model, for example.

As always, look to your competitors for inspiration and perhaps some insight into how you can set yourself apart from them

Choosing imagery relevant to your industry is important.

Some businesses fall into clichés of using stock images of skyscrapers and sunsets to market their companies; however, recall the need for your advertising to stand out from the crowd.

Think about potentially using higher-art concepts or even cartoons (they’re definitely not just kids anymore) as a means of giving your ads your ads a humorous tone (if appropriate).

Although there are plenty of sites offering cheap commercial or royalty free images to businesses, keep in mind that every business on the block is picking from the same pool of sites.

Therefore, you’re going to need some additional help to making your ad truly pop (which we’ll cover shortly).

Regardless of how you decide to go choosing an image, the chances are that you’re going to need a helping hand in order to help it stand out from the crowd.

Thankfully, there’s no shortage of help.

The Freedom of Freelancers

 

There’s no shortage of skilled freelancers out there to help you craft the perfect ad.

In fact, the choices can be downright overwhelming.

Fortunately, this puts a certain degree of leverage in your hands as the graphic design market is intensely competitive.

Finding a freelancer has never been easier; however, make sure that you look for someone with…

• Experience, including a portfolio or website where you can see examples of their work. You may actually find a piece from their past that meshes with your business’ vibe.
• Competitive rates. Your freelancer should obviously fit within your budget; however, freelancers offering to work for dirt cheap should raise red flags. Such designers may be flaky with instructions and deadlines, which simply isn’t worth your time. There’s a big difference between a $5 freelancer and a $50 freelancer beyond their price point alone.
• Ratings, reviews and testimonials. In short, you should be able to tell at a glance whether or not your designer has the sort of experience you’re searching for.

Find someone that you’d like to invest in and perhaps use for the long-term, as finding a skilled freelancer can sometimes be a frustrating process.

The question remains: where do you find such professionals?

There are many options available, some of which might be more suited for your niche than others.

Here are just a few:

Fiverr – Originally marketed as a site where you could get just about anything for five dollars (including bizarre jobs such as people writing your marketing messages on their bodies), Fiverr has become a hub for some designers looking to deliver fast results to clients. Although the site’s reputation is dubious among some freelancers (with many claiming they have to sort through a sea of spam to find anything worthwhile), there are full-time professionals making a living through the site. As always, choose carefully.

Upwork – Perhaps the premier site for professional freelancers, Upwork allows freelancers to bid on jobs rather than the other way around. This gives the client the luxury of setting up the parameters of their job, including the price, turnaround time, and specifics of design. While you may have to sift through some spam on Upwork, its platform has a built-in system which keeps freelancers from simply applying for every single job.

ClickFunnels Group – Beyond the typical freelance sites, ClickFunnel’s job group may be a cost-effective, alternative solution to finding a freelancer that fits your needs.

Regardless of how you choose to find your freelancer, make sure that your instructions are clear. Ideally, you’ll be able to find someone with marketing experience who understands the principles of Facebook ads (such designers are more common than you might think).

The Cost of Color

The color scheme is one of the key elements of any design, whether you’re trying to choose a color combination that’s pleasing to the eye or craft something that falls in line with your business’ brand.

It may seem like a no-brainer, but make sure that your Facebook ads follow the same color scheme as your company site and existing advertising.

The consistent color scheme helps establish the brand association and will help users stay subconsciously engaged when they enter your sales funnel.

Look and Feel

 

You have immense freedom when it comes to crafting your Facebook ads. Some elements that you should keep in mind, however, regardless of your industry include:

• Text – Assuming you’re crafting an ad which involves text on your image, make sure to choose your words wisely. Sometimes less is more: if possible, try to include your call-to-action somewhere in your ad (especially in the blurb if not on the image itself).
• Imagery – At the risk of sounding like a broken record, make sure you choose images that will grab your users’ attention to the point where they stop scrolling and start clicking. Think breathtaking and bright colors versus dull and drab.
• Originality – On a similar note, your ads should have a unique vibe and shouldn’t simply parrot what you’ve seen competitors doing. If you’re putting in the time, effort and cash to run a Facebook ad campaign, it should be one-of-a-kind.

Building Your Photo Bank

 

The beauty of crafting unique Facebook ads is that they can be reused and repurposed for different campaigns.

For example, you could use the same images on Twitter or Pinterest without issue.

Likewise, you can use your Facebook ads to A/B test against one another to figure out what’s working and what isn’t with your users.

Once you’ve built up a solid portfolio of ads, you can use your past examples for future inspiration for freelancers, too.

The more ads you run, the more you can experiment and fine-tune your marketing pitch.

How Else Can You Hack Facebook Ads?

Facebook is doing a lot for marketers these days regarding ad customization; however, we’re always looking for new ways to craft better ads.

Between re-targeting and Facebook pixels, for example, the social network is becoming a much sweeter place to advertise.

What’s working for you regarding Facebook ad and what hacks have you potentially uncovered?

How to Integrate Webinar Jam with ClickFunnels

Great quick video about integrating Webinar Jams with ClickFunnels.