Social Media
Stop Boosting Posts: The Real Way to Run Facebook Ads
Marco Poynter
November 11, 2025
5 min read

If you've ever hit that blue "Boost Post" button and wondered why you didn't get any new clients, you're not alone. It's a trap designed to take your money in exchange for vanity metrics. Professional Social Media Advertising requires a different approach.
The Difference Between Boosting and Ads Manager
Boosting optimizes for "engagement" (likes from bots or people who will never buy from you). Ads Manager allows you to optimize for "conversions" (people filling out a form or calling your business).
Building a Funnel
A successful ad campaign doesn't just show an ad and hope for the best. It takes users on a journey:
- Awareness: A video showing the quality of your work.
- Retargeting: Showing a specific offer to people who watched the first video.
- Conversion: Sending them to a high-converting landing page to claim the offer.
Stop Guessing, Start Tracking
When done right, you know exactly how much it costs to acquire a new customer. If you want to stop wasting money and start generating leads, check out our advertising case studies.