The Dilate Blog: Social Media Marketing

When developing your own Facebook ads strategy, it's helpful to look at what the greats have done. It's also a good idea to look at poorly performing ads, and where they go wrong so you don't fall into the same pitfalls. But today, we're shooting for the stars and learning gold from the most successful […]

Online advertising is booming, and Facebook Ads are no different. In fact, 115 billion USD (180 billion AUD at time of writing) was spent on Facebook Ads last year, and this is expected to pass 200 billion USD in the next 5 years. If your business has been relying on traditional marketing methods, moving your […]

When I drive past a particular bakery near my place, there’s always a line outside. Doesn’t matter if it’s a weekday, weekend, early in the morning or slightly drizzling with rain– the line is always snaking around the corner and down the road. What does that line tell me? The baked goods this bakery is […]

Change is unavoidable, especially when it comes to the digital marketing space. If you advertise with Facebook or Instagram, chances are you’ve noticed a decline in the performance of your ads over the past months. Due to a recent series of shifts relating to data privacy, advertising with Facebook ads isn’t the same as it […]

With 2.7 billion users every month, there’s a reason why so many businesses use Facebook to attract new customers, build a following and drive up sales. If you want to run a successful ad campaign, it’s essential to know the why behind your ads. Your objective is one of the first things you’ll be asked […]

You might have heard of other businesses making impressive profits through Facebook advertising. But if you’re anything like us, you’ve got to see the results to believe it.  Once you start running a Facebook campaign, how do you even know that it’s working? What are the signs of success and what are the false positives […]

Facebook Ads will build your business. But only if you do it right. Of course, that's easier said than done. Shoot blindly and you'll end up losing money, fast. You hardly want to part with hard-earned money on a gamble. So it's important to nail your strategy before you even think about launching a campaign […]

Facebook Ads: Have you missed the boat, or is it a sinking ship? We’ve seen the hesitation a million times before.  Does Facebook advertising really work? Will it bring a positive return on investment for my business? These are both valuable questions to ask. Like anything you want to be sure that you’re not just […]

Facebook Ad Myths. While we may be familiar with Facebook Ads, there are still some common misconceptions that could do with debunking. Knowing what you can and can’t achieve may be the game-changer between how you approach your Facebook marketing strategy or even help you identify where you can get a better return on investment […]

In online advertising, there is one debated topic which still remains as hot as ever: Google advertising vs Facebook advertising. People from both sides argue passionately about which is better, swearing by one or the other. For a business owner or someone without a background in online marketing it can be really difficult to decide […]