Many B2B businesses assume Facebook and Instagram are only for consumers. But business owners and managers scroll too. With the right offer, Meta ads can bring B2B leads, often more cheaply than other platforms.
Where it works well
- Selling to small business owners: software, accounting, marketing, equipment.
- Products for shops, clinics, restaurants or factories.
- Franchise and dealership recruitment.
- Training and courses for professionals.
Where it is harder
Very niche enterprise products with a small number of buyers may do better with LinkedIn, email outreach and trade events.
Offers that work
- Free demos or trials.
- Free audits or assessments.
- Guides, checklists and calculators.
- Webinars.
Qualify leads
Ask about business type, size and timeline in your lead form. Build questions with our lead form question builder.
Targeting
Try broad targeting with a clear ad that speaks to business owners. Also test interests such as small business or specific industries, and lookalikes of your customers.
Measure properly
B2B sales cycles are longer. Track leads through to deals and calculate cost per customer with our acquisition cost calculator.
Read B2B lead generation for manufacturers.
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