Ads and lead generation: straight answers
Facebook ads, Google ads and getting serious enquiries for a small business. These are real questions business owners ask on Quora and Google, answered plainly.
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Which is better for lead generation: Facebook ads or Google ads?
Google ads catch people already searching for what you sell, so leads are usually higher intent but cost more per click. Facebook and Instagram ads create demand among people who match your customer but aren't searching yet. Most businesses need both: Google for intent, Meta for reach and remarketing.
How can a small business get leads from Facebook ads without wasting money?
Start with one clear offer and one audience; use click-to-WhatsApp or a short form with two qualification questions; reply within minutes; and test three to four creatives at a small daily budget before scaling the winner. Most wasted spend comes from vague offers and slow replies.
How can small businesses use Google Ads effectively?
Use tight keyword groups with exact and phrase match; send each group to a matching landing page; track calls and forms as conversions; add negative keywords weekly; and judge success by cost per enquiry, not cost per click. Local businesses typically budget ₹30,000–₹75,000 a month according to published Indian benchmarks.
Why are my leads low quality?
Usually because the offer attracts the wrong people, the form is too easy to fill, or the targeting is too broad. Add one or two qualifying questions, make the offer specific, and use click-to-WhatsApp so you can qualify in conversation.