Promoted Post
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What is a promoted post?
A promoted post is an existing organic social‑media post that a brand pays to amplify, extending its reach beyond current followers to targeted audiences.
Key points
- Platforms: Facebook Boost, Instagram Promote, LinkedIn Sponsored Content, X/Twitter Promote Mode.
- Targeting: Age, location, interests, custom audiences, lookalikes.
- Budgeting: Set daily or lifetime spend; CPM or CPC billing.
- Benefit: Leverages proven organic content, reducing creative risk.
- Metric focus: Reach, engagement, CPC, conversions.
Pro tips
- Promote only posts with above‑average engagement to start.
- Use call‑to‑action buttons (“Book now,” “Learn more”).
- Retarget engagers with deeper‑funnel ads.
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