Why you shouldn't hit "boost post" on Facebook and what to do instead!

[@riccardotropeano]

Spot on advice in this tutorial. Turning a good post into an ad is the secret sauce. I've been pairing this approach with boost app social for maximum impact. It's all about that initial engagement.

[@charlottejonhson]

That app's legit! Adds that extra spice to your social media presence.

[@johndillinger348]

I mean i boosted my post on a song a made and it took my song from 100 views all the way up 3.6k views. So of you're in it for the clout i highly recommend boosting your posts. If you got a spare 10 or 20 bucks its worth it. I even gained a few hundred followers just from boosting my post

[@Anukkkkk]

i have a question. i once ran a post boost for 2 dollars for one day, but at the end of the day, facebook charged me 10 dollars. i didnt understand why?

[@kimberlyyetta2332]

Same! They are charging me when I am not hitting boost.

[@RootedHat]

why you yelling at me

[@dannyanderson3345]

No kidding we right here.

[@abdisilva2756]

Lol

[@Chaosfoxx]

and why are you teeth so clean

[@andrejohnsoniii5145]

😂😂

[@bastrk2444]

why the pitch is so high ?

[@jeffnationaltrade]

What the different form a boost on a post and running an ad on the same post?

[@MelissasCraftingTreehouse]

I just watched your video and I'm trying to do what you said but it's not working. After I select the post and go to create ad, it goes to a blank screen instead of going to the create ad window. I still seem to be on the Ad Manager window. In the upper left hand corner I see the facebook icon, menu lines and the text "Page Posts". I tried it with a few other posts and it did the same thing. Do you have any suggestions. I want to do a quick ad so don't want to have to build it from scratch.

[@adamadams7281]

Me too. This doesn't seem to work.

[@charlesleight5741]

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[@aylagarcia4741]

Same happened to me

[@joeprataprealtor]

how come my fb ad manager says $100 is the minimum budget for the ad? any idea? i cna boost for as low as $5

[@StopandSmellTheRoses]

Thank you so much! We are a little channel of 20 subscribers at this point and am hoping this tip will help change that... for Frreee ❤️💕💕💕 thank you so much as sharing is truly caring...

[@RipperTheEntertainer]

(UPDATE) Facebook moved tools-page post. To find it, after you click ads manager from your facebook home page you'll see a search icon at the BOTTOM of the screen. Not the top, but on the bottom. After you click that you then type in "page post"

[@Noosa21]

Thanks, Ive heard people say not to boost a post, but youre the first to really explain WHY. Thanks also for youre satirical delivery. xo

[@minapepple5901]

thanks for the video..my problem is I can't get to the hamburger menu .. after clicking on ads manager,it takes me directly to campaigns..why's that happening?

[@FeileCase]

Thank you for this video, Jessica. It is insightful for ADS for 2017. It is too bad FB changes so much so frequently that buttons move and options change. Thank You :D

[@stanimirborov3765]

2020 n0w

[@lianajuberte7695]

ok i’m here in 2020 and have no clue where the ad manager button is

[@thathorrorshow4126]

I was lloking for it apparently FB changed it. I just opened one for my buisness I see it nowhere.

[@thathorrorshow4126]

@@tonybanks9212 thanks I'll check it out.

[@mieshacanb6967]

Unfortunately, you can create ads unless you have a business account ..it will not create through personal accounts to sell for marketplace.

[@alexdem98]

I tried listing my PC building services, but Facebook didn't like it. The thing is I had lots of responses, so is there any workaround?

[@neilkendall5499]

I don't agree. With boosted posts, you can write as much as you want in your post, but with ads the number of characters is very limited so you can't put in much detail. I am not sure it's true that you can't control what people can do on it - I've recently done boosted posts and it asks what you want to achieve, i.e more messages, more post engagement etc. But my main problem with Facebook ads is the limited number of characters you can include in them, which is why I prefer boosted posts.

[@MohinderSingh]

4.15 -- who ever is there "whatever" - i will carry on with the video...🤣

[@Lampdawg]

I don't think you can do this anymore.

[@julianatingsinmalwabak5092]

When you follow all the steps given in this vid but still at the end you'll be asking to put the payment method. How is that?! Any clarification please

[@cf-ry1zo]

I'm not very Facebook experienced but just opening online store so I opened a Facebook account for the store. I followed some groups that would possibly be interested in my store(yoga, hiking, sports). Then, when I checked on account, friend suggestion began flooding with inappropriate pictures, very inappropriate. I have children and, not only do I not want to see that, but can't have them see those. So I deactivated account. Can you tell me how I can have a Facebook account for my business without having it flooded with inappropriate photos? Thanks, I'm just very frustrated and disappointed.

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

I'm watching this in 2019 (seeing this was made in 2017), and I'm not understanding what the difference is between boosted and an ad. In a boost, you can pick targeted audience by location, gender, age and interests. I'm wondering if this was an update Facebook made since 2017, because I'm not understanding the advantage of running an ad campaign has over a boosted post.

[@dxsaigon]

Boosted posts are "ads" in a way, but they don't give you much control over who the ads target. In general a boosted post just targets people who are already following your page. A proper "ad" created in the ad manager will let you set whatever kind of targeting, campaign goals, budgets (on click, on impression, etc), as well as targeting other platforms such as instagram if you choose.

[@ThisIsJessPaul]

@@dxsaigon I feel like I've been able to do ALL of that on boost post. I'm trying to get an up-to-date explanation from someone who has recently boosted a post. This info just seems outdated.

[@myeyeglassclub]

@@ThisIsJessPaul I was wondering the same thing. Boosting a post seems to let you target people that are not following you already...maybe she had thousands of follower when she did this video, and was just targeting those people. I myself need to find new people, so boosting seems to make sense

[@hossammetwally07]

Some experts told me that okay it's the same, but from (Boosting a post) Facebook wouldn't be very accurate, spend more money, etc

[@hereWeLaugh]

Hey,just a question why’s boost waste of money? I boosted and got many reacts and views,some shared too! Then what’s missing here? Thank you

[@RethinkingGendentity]

So I should be able to use FB Ad to boost a post that is posted on another organization's FB page, Right? It sounds odd, but I have a post on another user's FB page. I want to boost that post. I can do it on my own FB account, right? Just use the link to the post on their FB account? Seems it should work?

[@levanikareli3411]

Thank you!

[@cassiestephens1464]

Love this series. Can you do more ads manager posts? I love how you explain it! Some topics of interest, cold targeting posts, warm targeting posts, re-targeting posts, strategies for creating audiences, etc. Thanks!

[@jessicastansberry]

Thanks for the ideas Cassie, I'll add them to the list :)

[@malcolmcruz2794]

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know of a way to get back into an instagram account??
I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.

[@jaggervalentino3473]

@Malcolm Cruz Instablaster ;)

[@malcolmcruz2794]

@Jagger Valentino I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@malcolmcruz2794]

@Jagger Valentino it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thanks so much, you really help me out !

[@OPENTOTHEPRESS]

So are you saying that I don't have to pay for the post and still get the same exposure?

[@Glad.S7]

"guess what chicken butt"
you silly goose :D

[@moniquehackett6958]

I fine that was so funny

[@colleenalcantar9061]

Thank you.

[@learnsocialmediaonlinewith4363]

boosting is not the bad guy, it's the one doing it who doesn't know what it is really for.

[@gapont2]

Hi Jessica, i am sorry but i don't understand. You tell us to create an ad campaign instead of boosting in order to save money. BUT an ad campaign cost money ! How do you manage to make it for free ?
congrats on your videos.

[@valeriehagman4088]

I already did, sold the item and don't know how to delete the add campaign??

[@josephbennett1377]

Thanks for all of the awesome content, Jessica!
'Chicken Butt' hahahaha

[@adriatics.3357]

Can you please update the new version of this. 2021! Impossible for me to find this! Thanks in advance.

[@REALTOR.DeepaD]

Can this be done only through your personal FB page or is it possible to create an ad from FB business page? Thanks

[@agat7969]

if people engage to my sponsered ad (made from an exsisting post) will those likes and comments apeare on the original post on my page as well?

[@harayadiary8814]

Hi Ms. Jessica. After using a boost, the number of people that my page can reach reduced from it's normal number. Before, I can reach an average of 250 people per post. But after using a boost, my recent posts can only get less than 100. I hope you'll be able to read and answer my comment. Thank you Ms. Jessica!

[@richarddarrell1753]

okay I'm confused because I have always understood that boosting is the cheapest most effective way for eyeballs to click on a catchy post but when you do advertising then you pay per click which could get extremely expensive.
Please someone correct me if I'm wrong or if I misunderstood

[@kytjimenez4801]

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[@KayVlog]

I tried it this way, and i would still have to pay so i'm confused, i thought this was free or was i mistaken? How is it different from boosting?

[@sendingittome]

you still have to pay. this is not a free method just a better marketing strategy. best of luck

[@myjohnplatt]

Hi
For 2021 what would be better, fb or yt?

[@RockWeller]

Hi Jessica! Great tips! We are Rockweller, a rock band based in Singapore and we find your tips useful!

[@smerk429]

HI.
THANK YOU.
IS MAKING THESE ADS
(FREE)???
THANX.
ANYBODY KNOWLEDGABLE PLEASE REPLY SOON

[@klovnenabby]

It seems like it doesnt work anymore 2021 :(
Or is there an other hack?

[@donartyone3258]

She has such a nice voice ☺️

[@anonymousanonymous7770]

I dont understand though why its not showing me my posts when I try to see them? You couldve been more specific as far as showing how to get your posts to show up when you wanna make them into an ad.

[@kytjimenez4801]

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[@numpty829]

Hello great video! So i have an ad which I can't change its purpose (from engagement to conversion). If I apply this same principle will I get to keep an the engagement that I built up from the original PPE ad, after it's converted to a conversion ad? Thanks in advance!

[@Amonggeysers]

Hi , thank you for the video . I have question, what is the best way to advertise on your fan page or on your businesses page ? Please help

[@chaltonmumo2654]

0:53 So now am a chicken butt 😂

[@moniquehackett6958]

Lol

[@infinetdigital]

Hey Jessica, nice tip. Do you know how to do the reverse? Create Facebook Ads and then have them show up on your news feed?

[@ShowMeTheMoneyGuy]

Funny. When I go to Page Post, I get a prompt saying, " You have no pages to advertise for".

[@jzk2020]

Do I even exist to you?
-The sun

[@RipperTheEntertainer]

This is not set up the same in 2020. New layouts. Can you up date video?

[@mArt1And00m3r11339]

Hi Jessica, what if you are creating an ad for a post that features links to your RUclips videos? Would that help get more people to watch your content?

[@itsjacobpettit9111]

hanks was thinking of doing it but wasn t sure how much it ran and was kinda curious about it

[@marcydickerson9088]

Finally someone who explains it in simple terms!!!

[@davenguyen4404]

If you do either on a post that is an IG video, will those new advertised / boosted viewers show up as viewers on your IG video clip?

[@texasstyle09]

Still confused I boosted a post and I see it saying cost per click and an amount what does that mean?

[@SD-rg5mj]

Hello, but you don't show what happen next, could u cause it's the first time I make an ads

[@xblasterrific]

presentations like this could have been a lot more helpful if they were not blurry. or is it my internet connection?

[@Gintis241]

maybe try adjusting video quality :)

[@jamesmichael8106]

Yup. Put it to 720p

[@waimaproductions8330]

Look i boost a post and i cant get views on it.. can u please help me

[@darklight4815]

but what if people run ad blockers?...wouldn't boosting the post work better in that sense

[@kytjimenez4801]

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[@brsrc759]

*How do I upload videos to Facebook watch for all to see? There are no videos on RUclips or instructions on Facebook or Google*

[@beverlybartel2285]

Can I stop a boosted post well still in review because it's going to go for three days and it should only have been one day

[@johaipulido6492]

When creating your own ads is this free?

[@lanceautonomous]

This is truly awesome stuff indeed... thanks for the coaching Jessica!

[@John-nb1ri]

Thanks Jessica for this tip.. I've just spend about $3 for a boosted post and got nothing in return... Never gonna do it again..

[@jessicastansberry]

Thank goodness you learned and just wasted $3 :)

[@ktran18]

Because you’re adverting shit post, face it

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

Hey, Jessica! Facebook has an offer for $20 credit for the boostpost section. Should I use it?

[@lukepate8060]

Does the same thing apply to Instagram?

[@barryszeto]

Is it a one-time payment or is it recurring until you cancel?

[@juliobittencourt1066]

hi jessica! thanks a lot for sharing the video! :-) any idea why "Save to Draft" is not available to click on as it in yours on yours?
(minute 3h46 of your video)? many thanks!

[@laurencedaliva9067]

Thanks Jessica!

[@dillonaugust2212]

Thank you so much, this was, indeed, awesome!

[@theprojectg5072]

Thanks for the info ^_^
I can add the already published post to an already existing camapign right? Instead of creating a brand new campaign for that published post and that post only.

[@natnat2296]

I lost my money from my Credit card and I don’t know why! It’s because I boost post or what?? Can you tell me what’s happened?

[@76aireen]

My ads hasn't advertising even though it says active :( everytime I share my ads URL it says attachment unavailable. How do I fix this?

[@selcouthdiaries8406]

Maybe your post is friends only, change it to public

[@MrBoxofplastic]

Can you see comments on an ad (not boosted)? I was told you can't direct the conversation and rebuttal/correct erroneous comments unless it's a boosted post.

[@jessicastansberry]

You can still see comments on ads, you can also reply to those comments.

[@realprasantasarma]

thanks for the info. BTW my add status is disabled. So in that case will my FB page be monitized if i fullfill monitization criteria?

[@yeshuachristdrivenandinspi6998]

I love your video. I didn't like doing the boosted boost because it limits me to the state of Ga. On my Facebook business page, I see the word promote is that a good option to choose? I am promoting African Travel and I want the entire US to see my ad. What are your thoughts? Would appreciate the feedback

[@dragonikagee8868]

I am just curious my post got boosted without me paying how is that possible?

[@RockyPeterA]

Thank you so much for sharing your skills. You are an amazing human being. This by far one of the best tutorial on how to create facebook ad.

[@ornymalu7495]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@riminusgt3062]

Everytime i post it says "(no.) people reached" below the BOOST button
What does that mean? Need help plez

[@mohammadsharif9192]

the number of people who saw your post

[@SukhiPyarDiPukhi]

Hi. Thanks for your video. I wanted to ask, I promoted my post through Facebook ads and when I published the posts. It actually starting showing multiple on my Facebook page of the same video. Is there a way I can club these two or more posts and accumulate the likes shares and comments. Although the views of these multiple posts are same. Each time I created a new add campaign I selected the video from my Facebook page thinking that it will accumulate or add to the likes comments and shares my video already has

[@jusththatuser]

Tried it and it showed me that the minimum budget for such an ad needs to be at least $100. WTH?!

[@PLSpinal]

Do you recommend using a static customized thumbnail on the video for fB ads or an auto play. If you’re replaying an existing video, I assume you don’t have the freedom to add a thumbnail. Is that true?

[@MondoProducer]

the feature of action is taken out and only Delete is available now

[@samfurman5987]

So what about boosting your page on facebook it gives me large number that would bring traffic to the page because i am offering a product in the health and fitness industry and i am curious if thats the best way to bring in customers because i already have the button, so once the customers click on it it brings the customer to our web page. i am just curious if boosting your page brings in customers?

[@javedigital]

Boosting your page only bring viewers to your Facebook page. You can further create Ads to retarget people who engaged with your ads.

[@devbroski69]

Thank you jessi , can you post about facebook ads policy violations and facebook ads paused due to unusual activity?

[@rosiepeplow8835]

Do i have to do this on a computer. I dont have that option on my phone facebook?

[@marianahas6443]

Hey jes I have a fb page as i use to post adds on my normal fb and had my account suspended now i have a fb page paid for some adds boost but had no sales what is the best way to go about using my FB page cheers maria do you have a video on that too

[@kytjimenez4801]

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[@JeremyPortillo]

Thank you for the video! I'm using this now! -- I can do this from my personal ad account but I am now using the business ad account and it wont let me create an ad from the posts. It says loading then closes. It works on my own account. Any idea why this is?

[@JeremyPortillo]

I figured it out. the business ad account didn't have an ads manager account set to it. For anyone else who is having this issue.

[@enveetusamayal394]

I am youtuber having tamil cooking channel still struggling to get subscriber... many times i was thinking to do boost post but still hesitating

[@sugarmedical]

Hi there, I'm really excited about this option. I followed your directions, however, when I click on a post in Ads Mgr, I don't see a button to create an ad. Any idea why? Thanks so much for the tip, I hope I can get it to work. The "BOOST OR NOT TO BOOST" struggle is real!

[@jessicastansberry]

Hm...maybe that post isn't available for creating an ad? I can't imagine why buuuutt, I'm not totally sure!

[@NicoleKe]

“Guess what chicken butt.” 😂😂😂 My sister used to say this all the time. My mom hated it. Are you from the south?

[@andrekovski]

I think the "Y'all" says that too

[@davejuntilla7244]

Why does she look like that Jess from Flying the Nest? Are they the same person?

[@georgeswan580]

Hi jessica, my business is predominantly based on instagram and i want to do this for my instagram posts, is this possible?
Thank you

[@lowkeycarguy]

I dont nave ads manager in my facebook home thing

[@vrglcom]

But boosting a post will get you more page likes, and more page likes means more people will visit your page organically no??
I hardly ever visit pages with no page likes so I think boosting has its uses..

[@seawardhigdon1218]

Many thanks great tip

[@Pink_EmperorTV]

Hi, you didn't show how to choose audience.
Thanks for the video anyway but am waiting

[@jameslloyd949]

Thanks Jessica this is really helpful