Are you able to run ads to promote your Facebook group in Ads Manager?
A few weeks ago, we started hearing rumors of people being able to promote their Facebook groups with ads. But in that case, that option was found inside of the group. It was a Boost button of sorts.
Now I’ve seen examples of this IN ADS MANAGER, which is a big development. I don’t have it, but someone in my Power Hitters Club community shared screenshots.
Here’s what to look for…
Create a campaignThe campaign is the foundation of your Facebook ad. This is where you'll set an advertising objective, which defines what you want your ad to achieve. More with the Engagement objectiveWhen you create a campaign, one of the first things you'll do is select an objective. The campaign objective is your ultimate goal. Your selection will impact options, including optimization and delivery. Options include Awareness, Traffic, Engagement, Leads, App Promotion, and Sales. More and select the “On Your Ad” conversion location. If you have this, you will see “Group Joins” within the Engagement Type dropdown menu.
Interestingly, Link ClicksThe link click metric measures all clicks on links that drive users to properties on and off of Facebook. More is the only performance goalThe Performance Goal is chosen within the ad set and determines optimization and delivery. How you optimize impacts who sees your ad. Meta will show your ad to people most likely to perform your desired action. More option. That might be better than a ‘Group Joins’ performance goal at least since that may lead to serial group joiners. When that happens, expect crazy spam.
Not all groups are eligible. I assume the group needs to be connected to a page you control, but beyond that, I’m not sure if there are any other requirements.
Anyway, take a look and let me know if you have it!
And if you’d like to join my private community, drop me a message for details.