Meta ads done for you · Research first

Facebook ads management that brings in jobs, not likes

We research your best customers, write ads that speak to them, build the campaign properly in Meta Ads Manager and make sure every enquiry gets a fast reply. Then we tell you in plain English what's working.

  • Your own ad account
  • No markup on ad spend
  • Weekly reports

Typical results from our campaigns

$8 to $12per booking enquiry, hair salon
~$32per lead, excavation business
~$77per course enquiry, training college

Cost per lead depends on your industry, offer and area. The budget calculator shows what yours might look like.

The problem

Why most local Facebook ads don't work

Facebook isn't the problem. It's usually one of these four things.

Boosting instead of advertising

The boost button is built for engagement. Likes and comments feel good, but they rarely turn into quotes. Boost vs ads →

Talking to everyone

"Everyone within 50 km" isn't a customer. Ads that don't speak to a specific person get scrolled past.

No reason to act now

A logo and "call us today" isn't an offer. People need a reason to choose you, and a reason to do it this week.

Nobody follows up

The ad worked, the lead came in, and nobody replied until the next day. That job went to whoever answered first.

What we do

How we run your Facebook and Instagram ads

1

Customer research

We dig into who your best customers are, what's going on in their life when they need you, what they worry about and the words they use. Everything else is built from this.

2

Offer and message

We shape a clear offer and a handful of angles to test: the problem, the outcome, the proof and the local connection.

3

Creative and copy

Ad copy written for your customer, plus a shot list for photos and short videos of your real work. Real jobs beat stock photos every time.

4

Campaign build

The right objective, audiences, placements and budget in Meta Ads Manager, with the Meta Pixel and conversion tracking set up so we optimise for enquiries, not clicks.

5

Capture and follow-up

A landing page or instant form that asks the right questions, and an instant SMS or email reply so every lead hears from you within minutes.

6

Optimise and report

We check the numbers, cut what's not working and scale what is. Each week you get a short report: spend, enquiries, cost per enquiry and what we changed.

Lead forms or landing page?

Where your enquiries should land

Facebook instant forms get more leads because people never leave the app. Landing pages usually get better leads because people have read about you first. Which one wins depends on the job.

Instant formLanding page
Lead volumeHigherLower
Lead qualityMixed without good questionsUsually higher
Best forBookings, offers, simple servicesHigh-value jobs, builds, courses
NeedsQualifying questions and instant follow-upA fast, mobile-first page

We often test both and keep whichever produces more paying jobs per dollar, not more leads per dollar.

What you get

Included in every campaign

  • Customer research and a written campaign plan
  • Ad copy and creative direction for image and video ads
  • Campaign built in your own Meta Business account
  • Meta Pixel and conversion tracking set up and tested
  • Lead form or landing page with qualifying questions
  • Instant enquiry reply by SMS or email
  • 30 days of monitoring and optimisation
  • Weekly plain-English reports and a day-30 results summary

Ad spend is yours. Your budget goes straight from your card to Meta, in your own account. Most local campaigns start at $20 to $50 a day. We never mark it up.

Ads are included in the Engine and Scale Growth Packs, alongside the page, follow-up and review system that make ads pay.

Results

Facebook ad campaigns we've run for local businesses

Hair salonQueensland

Quiet Tuesdays to fully booked weeks

$8 to $12per booking enquiry
8xmore bookings

The salon had a loyal client base but too many quiet mid-week days. We started with research into why their best clients chose them, then ran Facebook and Instagram ads to locals built around it.

Excavation businessGympie region

One in three leads becomes a paying job

About $32per lead
1 in 3leads become jobs

Earthmoving jobs are high value, so lead quality matters more than lead volume. The campaign was built to attract people with a real job to do, and it shows in the close rate.

Concreting businessQueensland

Asked us to switch the ads off

40 daysof advertising
3 monthsbooked out

After 40 days of ads the business was booked out for three months, so they paused the campaign. A good problem to have, and the reason we always ask about capacity first.

FAQ

Facebook ads questions

Do Facebook ads work for local businesses?

Yes, when they're set up for enquiries rather than engagement, speak to a specific customer and are backed by fast follow-up. They work best for planned purchases like renovations, solar, landscaping, beauty treatments and courses. For emergency call-outs, people usually search Google first, and we'll tell you if that's a better starting point.

Do you run Instagram ads too?

Yes. Facebook and Instagram ads are run from the same Meta Ads Manager account, so every campaign can show on both. We pick placements based on where your customers actually respond.

How much should I spend on Facebook ads?

Most local businesses start at $20 to $50 a day. The right number depends on your job value, how many leads turn into jobs and how much work you can handle. Our budget calculator works it out for you.

Who owns the ad account?

You do. Campaigns are built inside your own Meta Business account and you add us as a partner. If we stop working together, your ads, audiences and data stay with you.

How long before I see results?

Leads usually start within the first week of launch. The first two to four weeks are about learning which audience, offer and ad bring the best jobs, so judge the campaign on the 30-day numbers rather than day three.

Do I need to create videos?

No, but it helps. Short phone videos of real jobs, your team or a before-and-after usually beat polished stock images. We give you a simple shot list so it takes an hour, not a week.

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