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How to get leads from Facebook and Instagram ads

By Content Crusaders · 12 October 2026 · 4 min read

Meta ads can bring steady enquiries, but only when the campaign is built around a clear goal. Here is a simple process you can follow.

1. Pick one goal

Decide what a good result looks like: a phone call, a form submission or a WhatsApp chat. Give each campaign one goal, so you can tell whether it is working.

2. Describe who you want to reach

Write down your ideal customer, then choose a location, age range and interests that match. Once your campaign has some data, Meta's tools can find similar people.

3. Make an offer people want

A free consultation, a trial, a demo or a limited-time discount gives people a reason to respond. A clear offer usually beats a generic brand message.

4. Choose where people respond

An in-app lead form is quick to fill on a phone. A landing page lets you explain more and can bring more serious enquiries. Test both if you can.

5. Start with a budget you are comfortable with and test

Run two or three different creatives and let each collect data before you judge it. Keep what works and stop what does not.

6. Follow up fast

Call or message new leads quickly. Someone who enquired a few minutes ago is far more likely to reply than someone you contact days later.

7. Track cost per lead, not just clicks

Likes and clicks feel good but do not pay bills. Watch how much each lead costs and how many of them turn into customers.

Common mistakes

  • Running several goals in one campaign
  • Sending people to a slow or confusing page
  • Changing everything every day instead of testing one thing at a time
  • Leaving leads unanswered

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