Lead Generation ads are a great tool in paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram for capturing user contact information that you can use for a specific purpose such as building your email list or generating leads for a specific item or collection of items. In basic terms, it’s an ad campaign designed to have users […]
A Video Tip from Meta For The Facebook Algorithm
A lot of resources out there share what you should do to maximize the TikTok and Instagram algorithms, but today we wanted to give some love to the Facebook algorithm! Our social media strategists have recently done a deep dive into some suggestions Meta has for creating videos on Facebook. One main takeaway? Include branding […]
The Top Ad to Run in Q4 for Social Media Success
Your holiday marketing plans are (hopefully) already in full swing. With all the hard work you’re putting into planning, creating, and executing all your content, are you making the most of it? The easiest way to get the word out, and achieve social media success, is our favorite Facebook and Instagram ad objective for the […]
Tips for Optimizing your Facebook Business Page
Here at Crystal Media, our experts have audited thousands of retailers’ social media accounts. As a result, we’ve found some common mistakes that businesses make on their business accounts. From missing information to extra tabs to the wrong content, there are a few general notes that are applicable to all small businesses on Facebook. It’s […]
The Best-Performing Posts by Platform for Social Media Marketing
YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Clubhouse, TikTok… the list goes on! In 2022, there’s no shortage of places to create and publish content. Small businesses have more ways than ever to reach new audiences and stay in touch with existing customers, but who has the time to consistently post to every platform that people […]
Ads Managers’ #1 Tip: How (and Why!) to Add Multiple Admins to Your Business Manager and Facebook Page
Either of these sound familiar? You’re locked out of your Facebook page. Translation: You’re now locked out of your business page. Because you’re the only Admin on your business page, your page sits dormant as the days (or weeks) go by while you navigate the process of contacting Facebook to regain access. Your ad account […]
What Advertisers Need To Know About ODAX, the New Facebook and Instagram Ad Objectives
As ads get more complicated, the announcement of another change from Facebook might make you break out in a sweat. Especially when it comes with a fancy new name. But the recent rollout of ODAX (outcome-driven ad experiences)—an update to the current Facebook and Instagram ad objectives options—is actually a simplification (we promise!). Previously, there […]
Is Content Organization Missing On Your Social Media Channels? Here’s How To Fix It.
The Crystal Media team is no stranger to social media audits. Over the years, we’ve reviewed hundreds of accounts, and almost every retailer is missing the same important things. One of those things is organization of content. Facebook and Instagram have each created an easy tool for content organization and, funny enough, almost no accounts […]
The Best Hashtags Strategy To Use On TikTok, Facebook and Instagram
Hashtags are an important tool in your social media toolbox to help you gain exposure for your brand. If the social media goal of “building awareness” is one of yours, a solid hashtag strategy will help you expand awareness and get in front of the people who are interested in learning and buying from you. […]
The (Important) Social Media Metrics To Track in 2022
Figuring out which performance metrics to track for your content has become increasingly confusing. Many social media metrics are helpful for growing a community. Conversely, there are a lot of rumors about which ones define your post’s success (such as the number of Likes). Retailers should have two main pillars of focus when it comes […]