Stop obsessing over CTR, it's not a priority metric. It's not that Click-Through Rate (CTR) doesn't matter at all, but by itself it's meaningless. Which CTR are we even talking about? It matters? A high CTR doesn't mean it was a successful ad. It's a metric that's easy to manipulate.
There's a reason you don't see results for custom events, even after you've verified it. Here's the fix...
Here's how I grew my YouTube presence by publishing at least one YouTube Short every single day. It started slowly, and gained momentum, increasing the rate of growth every month.
Do you customize your Meta ad creative by placement? If you're not careful, your ad may not look the way you want it in all locations. Read the full blog post here: https://jonloomer.com/placements
Here's how publishing a video every day for a year impacts growth on TikTok...
Who needs a podcast guest? I'm looking for the right shows to talk about Meta ads, my entrepreneurial journey, or short-form video. The ideal fit would be with someone I know or who already knows my story, and whose outlook on business aligns with mine. Let me know if you're…
After completing my goal of publishing at least one video every day for a year, what's next for 2024? Much of the same, but with some improvements...
And there it is! At least one video published every day for 365 days. That was fun. Now, let's do it again!
The impact of short-form video is huge. I committed to short-form video just over a year ago, and I'm reminded on a near daily basis of how important it is.
I'm returning to the speaking stage for the first time in four years. I'll speak at Social Media Marketing World in San Diego, which is February 18-20. My session will be about the evolution of AI-powered optimization and targeting for Meta advertising.
What are your proudest achievements of 2023? Write them down and acknowledge them before moving on to your goals for next year.
Consider using soft hooks for your videos. The first few seconds of your video are important, but you don't need to use aggressive hooks. Soft hooks merely tell you what's coming without mystery.
Use this strategy to come up with video ideas. I'm publishing a video every day, which can be a challenge. But I keep a running list of ideas that are inspired by questions from my community, conversations with clients, my blog posts, and more.
Merry Christmas! I hope you're enjoying some quiet, relaxing time with your family. Let's normalize not working on the holidays!
Don't ignore the industry when picking clients. It can set you up for success or failure.
Before taking on a Meta ads client, audit their website so that you know what you're getting into. That website will impact your ability to get results.
Be wary of low-budget clients. While it's possible you can get results with a low budget, these clients are a bigger challenge. And they often have unrealistic expectations regarding how far their money will go.
We often get focused on selling our product but don't forget to sell your story. It's what makes your brand unique. Here's mine...
Do not take helicopter clients. Don't let them micromanage your work or tell you how to do your job. It's just not worth it. You need clients who trust you. They hired you for your expertise.
Reflect on 2023 before you start goalsetting for 2024. Otherwise, you're just making goals without context. What went well and didn't go well?
Create more than anyone else. It's the best way to stand out in any content format.
Threads is in the EU now! Meta originally launched Threads in July without some very basic features -- and without users in the European Union. That has now been corrected.
Is this a bug with custom conversions? When creating a custom conversion that maps to a custom event, there is no longer an option to refine by parameter. That option still exists for custom conversions mapped to standard events.
Are blogs making a comeback in 2024? That's the trendy prediction, but is it consistent with the current landscape and challenges?
