There are nine things that I do that, by themselves, may not move the needle. But, together, they make for a comprehensive strategy to help drive growth of my podcast. I walk through those steps here...

Auction Overlap can lead to poorly performing ads. Here, explain why, how you can detect Auction Overlap, and what you should do about it.

Not to be confused with Targeting Expansion, Lookalike Expansion could also take some guesswork out of Lookalike Audience creation -- assuming it works as Facebook says. Listen for details on how it works, how you might use it, and how it's different from Targeting Expansion.

How Targeting Expansion works is mostly misunderstood by advertisers. In theory, Targeting Expansion should only work as a benefit. Here's an explanation of why, along with some problems.

Do you turn Campaign Budget Optimization on when you advertise on Facebook? Here's what you need to know about how it works and some things to consider.

As we know, the pixel will become less and less effective due to iOS 14 and browser restrictions. It doesn't mean you should stop sending people to your website -- that's crazy! -- but you should be taking advantage of the audiences that aren't impacted.

A bit of a diversion from your typical Facebook ads or business tip, here's my Christmas message to you...

If you are a proud member of the Hustle Culture, this message is not for you. Otherwise, this is my story, how it impacted my outlook on Hustle Culture, and how you can start constructing your ideal lifestyle.

Now, more than ever before, you should include Facebook lead ads as part of your strategy. Here's why...

Do you use URL parameters with the links you promote in your Facebook ads? You should! They can help uncover conversions that Ads Manager can't, which may completely change your impression of the ad.

It's important that you pick a client who sets you up for success. A client who puts you into a position to succeed before you start. And a client who will trust you to do your job. The wrong client can set you up for failure.

As an advertiser, it's important to understand what's in and outside of your control. Don't be distracted by the things you can't do anything about. Focus only on those things that you impact. 

Ads get rejected, sometimes by mistake. But it's important that you know and follow the rules. Some are obvious and some aren't. Don't try to bend or get around the rules. Nothing is worse than disruption to your business or a client's business, whether it be a rejected ad or -- the worst-case scenario -- a banned account.

Possibly the most important advice I could give an inexperienced advertiser is to experiment often. Here's why...

I just completed a 30-day test with my podcast, publishing a different episode every single day. In this episode, I break down the results. Was it worth it? (You're dang right, it was...)

We know that not all customers are the same, just like not all website visitors are the same. You can actually isolate your highest quality customers by frequency when you create a website custom audience. Here's how...

When you run a conversions campaign, you could have Facebook show your ads to people most likely to convert. Or, you could should your ad to people most likely to lead to maximum purchase value and the highest Return on Ad Spend. Here's how...

You may have heard about my experiment, a challenge to reach all -- or as many -- my followers with an ad as I could. This is the latest on how that's unfolding.

If your audience is high-volume iOS, you should be very careful about the reporting window you use. Here's why...

Have you ever struggled with lead quality when running Facebook Lead Ads? You can change that by optimizing for Conversion Leads. That way, Facebook will show your ads to people most likely to convert into a sale AFTER the lead. Listen for details!

The Conversions API, used with the Facebook pixel, can provide a fuller picture of conversions. Here's my quick explanation of what the Conversions API is, how it helps, and why you need it.

I've learned the importance of goal-setting and planning, and I'm going big for 2022. Here's a collection of my goals for the upcoming year, and how I plan to accomplish them.

Have you ever noticed a strange, seemingly coincidental spike in traffic immediately after you publish a Facebook ad? It's no coincidence. That spike is due to ad review bots.

Do you suspect that Facebook is underreporting your results? It's possible, whether it be due to iOS 14+ or the shortened 7-day click attribution window. There is something you can do to increase your confidence in the full impact of your advertising effort.

I admit it, I'm obsessed with Reach optimization. I always have been. It doesn't mean that I don't optimize for conversions or target broader audiences, too, but I love the creative things that I can do with it -- and the challenges that come along with tiny audiences.

I've been using Google Tag Manager to manage my Facebook pixel for the last year or two, and I wish I would've started doing it sooner. This Shot explains why.

A common complaint among advertisers lately is that since iOS 14 changes, Facebook's reported conversions are incomplete and inaccurate. One solution may be optimizing for non-prioritized events.

I have a saved report in my Ads Manager for "The Good Stuff" -- the metrics that matter most to me. These are those 30 metrics. What metrics are in your saved report?

In this Pubcast, I talk about the realization of the mistakes I've made and seeing the impact of some of my decisions (some I don't regret, some I do) reflected now. And then how energized I am with a plan for 2022. Pop a bottle!

Website custom audiences may become smaller and less effective with time due to iOS 14 and opt-outs. But there are so many targeting options Facebook could provide that wouldn't be impacted. And they'd be awesome.

Advertisers during this time of year need to understand that their conversion rates can remain the same as what they've been all year, but Cost Per Conversion may increase drastically. That's due largely to seasonality, competition, and the impact on CPM.