{"id":6687,"date":"2017-03-16T10:31:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T10:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.improvemysearchranking.com\/?p=6687"},"modified":"2023-12-05T11:50:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T11:50:44","slug":"5-ab-testing-tips-facebook-ads-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.improvemysearchranking.com\/5-ab-testing-tips-facebook-ads-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 A\/B Testing Tips for Facebook Ads Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">By now most marketers have understood the true power and potential of split testing or A\/B testing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Failure isn\u2019t a failure if you learn from it. And that\u2019s exactly what you can achieve by A\/B testing. This is all the more important in the world of Facebook marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Experienced social media marketers and digital experts know this: Facebook marketing is an extremely profitable channel. However, it can fail just as spectacularly if you don\u2019t pay attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The biggest problem with Facebook marketing, however, isn\u2019t just not paying attention. It\u2019s the identification of what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">And how do you do that?<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">By A\/B testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In marketing \u2014 especially in Facebook marketing \u2014 you cannot be certain of any marketing hypothesis unless you test it. All your guesses and estimates amount to nothing unless you split test your ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In this blog post, we share 5 A\/B testing tips for Facebook ads marketing, so you can minimize your cost and maximize ROI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1. Multiple Ad Sets and Adverts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">While the exact the number of ad sets and adverts depends on your specific campaign and Facebook marketing budget, it\u2019s always a good idea to start with multiple ad sets and adverts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Most online marketing experts like creating at least 3 different audiences in 3 ad sets, and at least 3 ads per ad set. That\u2019s 3&#215;3 = 9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">However, note that each ad set (different audience) will cost you more money. You can A\/B test adverts without any additional cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2. Testing Images<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">A\/B testing images can often have the biggest impact on your Facebook ads. The problem with testing images, however, is that it\u2019s mostly trial and error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">You may like an image very much, and it may not work. It\u2019s not uncommon when it comes to Facebook marketing. The images that perform the best are not always the brightest and most vibrant. The key is to identify images that would resonate with your audience the most \u2014 in the context of the action you want them to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Based on different studies and surveys, the following types of images work best more often than not:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Images with very less text or no text at all.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Images that are bright and eye-catching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Images with happy, smiling people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Images with beautiful, smiling women.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. Testing Colours<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Colours are another thing that you can play around and test in your Facebook ads. There have been many researches and studies around colours, and some are very weird. But they work, so you should try such techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">For instance, one of such techniques is to have a coloured border around your Facebook ad. Researches suggest that this small hack can <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.wishpond.com\/post\/64393992717\/how-to-a-b-split-test-your-facebook-ads-to-maximize-roi\"><span class=\"s3\">increase conversions by as much as 100%<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">As you may know, blue is the most popular colour in the world. It is one of the main reasons why so many people start with blue colour in their Facebook ads. It\u2019s not a bad option, but remember not to overdo it. Also, you have to be extra careful with the colour blue when you are running ads on Facebook. Because it is very easy to blend into Facebook\u2019s colour scheme, making your ad blended and unattractive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Studies show that a lot of people hate yellow, but it may help you stand out. Red is a great option to pop out; it is, however, a slightly aggressive and dominant colour. If you are promoting environmental-friendly, health-related, or organic products, green is an excellent choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There are so many colours after all. And you can only find the perfect colour scheme for your Facebook ads by testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. Testing Headlines<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">When it comes to Facebook marketing, the ad image usually grabs the attention. But it is the headline that convinces Facebook users to take the action you want them to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Spend a lot of time crafting several versions of your headline and test all those headlines against each other to find which one is resonating the most with your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Outbrain did a very comprehensive study on analysing headlines. Here are a couple of results from that study to help you with A\/B testing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Headlines with positive superlatives (which we mostly use in Facebook ads) perform 29% worse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">On the other hand, headlines with negative superlatives perform 30% better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Test different angles and see if negativity is a dominant factor that will help you get a better ROI with your Facebook ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5. Testing Landing Pages<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">When it comes to Facebook ads, very few marketers go the distance and landing pages. However, they are equally important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Once you have nailed down your perfect target audience, ad image, colour scheme, and headline text, it is time to start testing different landing pages. After all, landing pages are an extremely important part of your sales funnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to increase conversions at a lower cost, you will have to test landing pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">While you can always test different elements on your landing page (here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.kissmetrics.com\/landing-page-design-infographic\/\"><span class=\"s3\">anatomy of a perfect landing page<\/span><\/a>) it is also a great idea to use a tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/\"><span class=\"s3\">CrazyEgg<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">A heatmap tool like CrazyEgg can help you understand where your website visitors are focusing the most. Secondly, don\u2019t forget to set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/analytics\/\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Analytics<\/span><\/a> to learn more about your page\u2019s exit rate, bounce rate, the path your visitors take for the sales funnel.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By now most marketers have understood the true power and potential of split testing or A\/B testing. Failure isn\u2019t a failure if you learn from it. And that\u2019s exactly what you can achieve by A\/B testing. This is all the more important in the world of Facebook marketing. 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