
Meta Ads for SMEs | Facebook, Instagram & Threads
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Get fast clarity on budgets, structure, and the quickest path to profitable CPA/ROAS across Facebook, Instagram & Threads.
Get the most from Meta by pairing with Creative & Content (UGC & short-form for Reels/Stories), Web, SEO & Data (clean GA4/GTM & CAPI via Shopify), Local Footfall (store visits & QR/promo match-back), and Advanced Reach (CTV/Audio) to warm demand.
Meta ads that convert — across Facebook, Instagram & Threads
Meta’s ecosystem delivers scalable reach with direct-response performance. We build lean, test-ready account structures that turn attention into leads, bookings, and sales while keeping CPMs/CPCs efficient and creative fatigue low. Placements cover Feed, Stories, Reels and (where eligible) Threads—so your best ideas travel further.
Why you need this service
- Full-funnel results: prospecting to remarketing with clear CPA/ROAS guardrails.
- Creative velocity: bias to short, vertical video for Reels/Stories, plus square/4:5 statics for feeds.
- Signal quality: Pixel + Conversions API (CAPI) via Shopify recommended for resilient measurement and optimisation.
- Faster learning: we structure for stable delivery and respect the learning phase to avoid churn from premature edits.
Our Unique Selling Proposition
- All-in budgets (media + management) — no surprises.
- Outcome-first optimisation — CPA/ROAS goals, not vanity metrics.
- Weekly optimisation & monthly insights — what moved the numbers and why.
- Clean measurement — CAPI via Shopify (see Tagging) and sensible attribution windows.
Recommended campaign duration
- Launch: 2–4 weeks to clear learning and stabilise performance.
- Scale: 2–3 months to iterate creatives, audiences, and bids with confidence.
Who is this for?
UK SMEs across retail, beauty, food, trades, real estate, car dealerships, healthcare, professional services and more — any business with a clear offer and a site or funnel ready to convert (e-com, leads, bookings, WhatsApp/DMs, or in-store outcomes).
Let’s talk honestly: Are we right for each other?
- Strong offer & creative: clear value, proof, and fast-loading pages.
- Responsive approvals: quick sign-off accelerates testing & wins.
- Signal quality: Pixel/CAPI implemented for dependable optimisation.
Packages & Pricing (all-in, ex-VAT)
Starter — £500/mo
- Lean structure: 1–2 core campaigns (prospecting + remarketing).
- 2–3 ad sets (broad + interest stack / local radius); UK geo catchments.
- 3–4 ad variants (mix of square/vertical statics & short video).
- Event & Pixel/CAPI verification check (if installed), basic remarketing audiences.
- Weekly optimisation; monthly highlights snapshot.
Growth — £1,000/mo
- 3–5 campaigns incl. sales/lead objectives; Reels/Stories placements emphasis.
- Audience testing: broad vs. interests vs. lookalikes; geo segmentation where needed.
- Creative testing plan (hooks, formats, thumb-stoppers) with structured learnings.
- Catalogue/Shop integration where applicable; on-site & on-platform CTAs.
- Weekly optimisation + mid-month insight notes; experiment roadmap.
Scale — £2,000+/mo
- Full-funnel: awareness → consideration → conversion with budget guardrails.
- Creative matrix (UGC, demo, offer, testimonial) & rolling refresh cadence.
- Advanced signals: offline events (where feasible), value optimisation (if eligible).
- Formal experiments, holdouts, and scaling playbook.
Add-ons
- UGC quick-turn pack (3–5 assets) — see Creative & Content.
- Extra landing-page variant for A/B tests — £150.
- Footfall bundle (store visits & in-store promo match-back) — see Local Footfall.
Useful specs & guidance (official)
- Learning phase: allow ~50 results in the week after the last significant edit before re-editing.
- Aspect ratios: Feeds support 1:1 and 4:5; Stories/Reels prioritise vertical 9:16.
- Reels ad specs: follow Meta Ads Guide for video/image technical requirements.
- Conversions API (CAPI): recommended for resilient measurement; use Shopify’s channel for Pixel + CAPI setup and data-sharing levels.
- Threads: ads are now available to eligible advertisers in many markets; we include Threads where supported.
FAQs
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Does the fee include media?
Yes — all tiers are all-in (media + management). -
How long until reliable results?
Expect ~2–4 weeks to clear learning and gather stable signals; faster with strong offers & creative. -
What assets do you need?
Brand kit, product/service shots, short videos if available, offers, and access to your accounts. -
Will you set up CAPI?
Implementation is available via our Tagging & Measurement service; we verify signals here.
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FAQs
Which platforms do you run?
Google Ads (Search & Performance Max) and Meta Ads across Facebook/Instagram, with conversion goals aligned to your CPA/ROAS.
What’s the minimum budget?
Plan £30–£50/day per location or ad set (≈£900–£1,500 over 30 days) to keep learning phases healthy.
How fast can I see results?
First signals usually within 1–2 weeks; stable performance typically after 3–6 weeks of optimisation.
How is tracking handled?
We wire GA4 + GTM and Meta CAPI before launch and map events like lead
and purchase
so bids optimise to real outcomes.
Do you import offline sales?
Yes—optional offline/CRM imports connect store or phone sales back to campaigns for truer ROAS.
Where can I learn more?
See our Performance Media collection; if you sell in-store, pair with Footfall.