Anybody else try advertising on Facebook?

randomo · 05-29-2009, 05:04 PM

As a lark, I decided to try advertising domains on Facebook. I wrote an ad offering a particular type of domains [first-name domains, such as Joe-dot-whatever].

Yesterday was my first day: about 70,000 impressions, 11 clicks (@ 60-70 cents each).

But so far today (as of early evening), my ad has only gotten 15 impressions! I guess they decided my low CTR wasn't making enough revenue for them, so they moved it way down the list. Understandable ... but still quite a drop, from 70K to 15 in one day!

Has anybody else tried to market domains through Facebook ads?

P.S. This ad could work a lot better if it were targeted only at members who have those first names. But neither Facebook nor MySpace lets advertisers target ads that way.

FrankPinch · 06-02-2009, 11:22 AM

hummm I am thinking of advertising on FB
If anyone has comments on this, please share!
Cheers!

randomo · 06-02-2009, 11:55 AM

In the last four days (since the ad got 70,000+ views on its first day), it is averaging about 25 views/day, with no clicks.

When I placed the ad, FB was recommending that I bid 60-70 cents per click. Now it's recommending $1.93-$2.45. (I guess my ad has such a low CTR that they want to boost the per-click revenue, but that's too rich for my blood, so this ad is basically defunct.)

turnhardtoeasy · 06-02-2009, 12:22 PM

Well i wanted to advertise on adwords as well as on Facebook...
i had 50Euro adwords and 100 $ facebook coupon too... but my bad fate...
they requre a CC and i just got 19 so dont have one....

it seems that ill have to wait for a year more....
but all the best to you guys

corgi · 06-02-2009, 08:39 PM

Just like Adwords...

The first campaign you make has a lot of impressions, the next days it drops drastically.

It sucks, indeed.

I guess they're punishing you for not being targeted enough. They're trying to reduce keyword spamming and what not, and have your ad be highly focused for a given demographic.

gchick · 06-09-2009, 12:02 PM

i was just thinking of advertising on facebook too...i''ll try to do well on the keywords. well, thanks for the heads up anyways.

andreyknure · 06-18-2009, 08:17 AM

Facebook is quite a good idea!

randomo · 06-18-2009, 08:45 AM

They've stopped running my ad altogether (0 views in the past week). "Suggested bid" is now up to $2.53-$3.02. Oh well, guess I'll find some other way to get rich.

larryharlow · 06-20-2009, 06:44 AM

I been using Facebook and is working for me, in Colombia the bid is 16 cents, but still FB Advertising is very expensive.

Sometimes a create a CPM campaign, and I end up paying 0,02 cents /click , but it has to be a very attractive Ad almost everyone wants to click on it.

AussieDomainer · 07-01-2009, 09:17 AM

I have thought about it in the past but haven't taken the step to advertise. It seems like you really need to find a good niche area and make sure you've got a very attractive headline so as not to get a very low CTR.

05-29-2009, 05:04 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
randomo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 3,225 Follow @BetterDomains	Anybody else try advertising on Facebook? As a lark, I decided to try advertising domains on Facebook. I wrote an ad offering a particular type of domains [first-name domains, such as Joe-dot-whatever]. Yesterday was my first day: about 70,000 impressions, 11 clicks (@ 60-70 cents each). But so far today (as of early evening), my ad has only gotten 15 impressions! I guess they decided my low CTR wasn't making enough revenue for them, so they moved it way down the list. Understandable ... but still quite a drop, from 70K to 15 in one day! Has anybody else tried to market domains through Facebook ads? P.S. This ad could work a lot better if it were targeted only at members who have those first names. But neither Facebook nor MySpace lets advertisers target ads that way. __________________ See my domains, grouped by category, at BetterDomains.net - reseller offers welcome.

06-02-2009, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
FrankPinch NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal / New York Posts: 45 Follow @FrankPainchaud	hummm I am thinking of advertising on FB If anyone has comments on this, please share! Cheers! __________________ Website design, SEO and Drupal Search Engine Optimization Service Florida home inspection

06-02-2009, 11:55 AM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
randomo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 3,225 Follow @BetterDomains	In the last four days (since the ad got 70,000+ views on its first day), it is averaging about 25 views/day, with no clicks. When I placed the ad, FB was recommending that I bid 60-70 cents per click. Now it's recommending $1.93-$2.45. (I guess my ad has such a low CTR that they want to boost the per-click revenue, but that's too rich for my blood, so this ad is basically defunct.) __________________ See my domains, grouped by category, at BetterDomains.net - reseller offers welcome.

06-02-2009, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
turnhardtoeasy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,750 Follow @turnhardtoeasy	Well i wanted to advertise on adwords as well as on Facebook... i had 50Euro adwords and 100 $ facebook coupon too... but my bad fate... they requre a CC and i just got 19 so dont have one.... it seems that ill have to wait for a year more.... but all the best to you guys __________________ blogvisit.com Makeseoeasy.com

06-09-2009, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
gchick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Twitter world Posts: 1,561 Follow @sassygirlster	i was just thinking of advertising on facebook too...i''ll try to do well on the keywords. well, thanks for the heads up anyways. __________________ 7th Media Design Studio Big Outsource - High Quality Staffs for Reasonable Rates

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corgi NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: 7777 Posts: 336	Just like Adwords... The first campaign you make has a lot of impressions, the next days it drops drastically. It sucks, indeed. I guess they're punishing you for not being targeted enough. They're trying to reduce keyword spamming and what not, and have your ad be highly focused for a given demographic.

06-18-2009, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
andreyknure NamePros Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 179	Facebook is quite a good idea!

06-18-2009, 08:45 AM	THREAD STARTER #8 (permalink)
randomo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 3,225 Follow @BetterDomains	They've stopped running my ad altogether (0 views in the past week). "Suggested bid" is now up to $2.53-$3.02. Oh well, guess I'll find some other way to get rich. __________________ See my domains, grouped by category, at BetterDomains.net - reseller offers welcome.

06-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
larryharlow NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: CALI, Colombia Posts: 559	I been using Facebook and is working for me, in Colombia the bid is 16 cents, but still FB Advertising is very expensive. Sometimes a create a CPM campaign, and I end up paying 0,02 cents /click , but it has to be a very attractive Ad almost everyone wants to click on it. __________________ Hip Hop and Reggae Videos \|

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AussieDomainer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,648	I have thought about it in the past but haven't taken the step to advertise. It seems like you really need to find a good niche area and make sure you've got a very attractive headline so as not to get a very low CTR. __________________ Cricket Rules Diesel Generator Engine Car Window Tinting Facts About Australia

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