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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th June 2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 686
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How to Get lots of traffic for my service website?

Hey, have you tried out Craigslist?

Set up a "job" on craigslist offering your writing services. Lots of people on craigslist are looking to hire writers for there website. They will email you,...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

It does click to your website. Maybe I'm not understanding your question?
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

Hey guys!

Sorry I didn't see your posts before. Man, if I knew you guys wanted tips on copy and image placement etc. I would have taught more of that early on :)

Anyways, I've already released...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

Wow, that is AWESOME! Nice job!
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Thanks for the compliment derick!
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Awesome, let me know your results!
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

Thanks, let me know how it goes Luke!
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 17th March 2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: You wait ages to get your Facebook Ad approved? I don't.

Haha, funny :D This can be avoided pretty easily with the extra little tip I added at the end of the original post.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 16th March 2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: You wait ages to get your Facebook Ad approved? I don't.

I haven't, which is why I am a bit skeptical about this ban rumor. I'm personally going to take it with a grain of salt because I can't see why Facebook would want to ban someone for putting a 10,000...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 16th March 2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

The trick with CPC is that the cost of CPC goes way down once your ad begins to 'perform' well on Facebook's network.

It's also a matter of testing as well. I am in no way saying CPC is better...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 15th March 2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: You wait ages to get your Facebook Ad approved? I don't.

Really? I didn't know about that :O Did this happen to you by any chance?
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 15th March 2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

Like Greedy mentioned above, CPC = cost per click.

I like starting out with it for a couple of reasons... the main one being that FB has to work harder to make money when you go the CPC route....
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th March 2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: You wait ages to get your Facebook Ad approved? I don't.

I haven't had any significant negative or positive reactions from Facebook on this. I guess the daily budget is negligible in the eyes of your account standing.

As for the low initial bid trick,...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th March 2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Posted By Jacob Lot
You wait ages to get your Facebook Ad approved? I don't.

I know for a fact that the time web advertisers wait between submitting their ad and getting it approved is one of the most irritating.

Some ad platforms are more irritating than others. For...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th March 2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

Whoa, cool website, and super cheap too! I'm going to definitely try that out.

I also have a software that does the variations for CTR etc. but I lost it when I bought my new laptop :(.

Surely...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th March 2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

Usually the CTR bump is different for each image. For example, if your original image is very eye catching to begin with, the drop shadow won't have that much of an effect.

However, if I were to...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th March 2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

For your t202 keyword variable, simply put the ad number or ad name to track individual ads.

For example:

I would send traffic for ad 1 to the URL:...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th March 2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

The 2 are usually neck in neck with each other. However, I am starting to notice that the drop shadow works better when targeting females... but I'm still testing this.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th March 2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

Start of with CPC and try to bid within the recommended bid that Facebook gives you.

If you still aren't getting any traffic, try to either...

a) Raise your bid

or

b) Broaden your...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th March 2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,124
Posted By Jacob Lot
This LIittle Trick Will SKYROCKET Your Facebook Ad CTR

I just recorded this short video showing a little trick I use to bump up the CTR on my Facebook Ads. This trick also works GREAT when you are trying to pump life back into ads that are dying from...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 5th January 2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 5th January 2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

First off, congrats on the 0.01 CPC.

Yeah, I noticed that once you start reaching big numbers, Facebook ups the "scrutiny". Oh well it's Facebook, they play by their own rules and we really can't...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 26th September 2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Awesome, thanks for the compliments, glad you liked it!
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th September 2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Nice! Thanks for your compliments!
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th September 2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

I'll be honest, nowadays CPA has a lot more potential on FB, but Clickbank offers have always worked for me personally (I hear a lot of other people complaining though, so I don't speak for everyone).
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th September 2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Personally, I would never assume that FB ever sends fake traffic.

I know when I was starting out I blamed a lot of ad networks of sending "fake traffic". Although some do (very few) most send real...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th September 2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

No, you can get an SSL from anywhere as long as it is a stand-alone SSL (not a shared-SSL).

Also getting a stand-alone SSL is generally more work as you or your tech guy has to install it on your...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 11th September 2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

Hmm. Don't know where you heard this.

I would say that about 99% of clicks are from real people and maybe 1% of clicks are from bots :D
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 10th September 2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 10th September 2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Clicks will cost you about how much FB tells you they will cost you. There is no hard number as CPCs depend on many different factors...

targeting
CTR
bid

the list goes on...

So click cost...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 10th September 2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

First off, congratulations on the success. Trust me, that is pretty awesome.

Now about your problem: This is the usual "FB pain in the butt" action going on.

I was actually coincidentally...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 8th September 2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

Yeah, definitely not many people getting 1 cent clicks recently. But getting clicks as low as 3 cents is still very much attainable.

Its all about looking into how long you will be running the...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 8th September 2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Yes, the index file is all you need.

Open the index file in a text editor and you should see the same text from within the video.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 6th September 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 4th September 2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

I haven't read all of your posts, but let me shed some light on this.

"X person makes X amount of money in X amount of time" is a HUGE no-no on FB. I've talked to some of my students and this...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 4th September 2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Yeah, but that would be getting into the "grey hat" area.

I like keeping things clean and white hat.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 4th September 2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

I usually like to grab the leads onto my list via optin (and yes this converts very well).

Once I build a relationship etc. the sales start rolling in. ROI? It's beautifully high.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 28th August 2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

For the https:// part, you'll need to have an SSL installed on your domain. (this part is the only downside to the system).
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 27th August 2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Definitely submit it in a new campaign. That always works for me.

"magic is not in the redirect script"

Yeah, at this point I've also had 20 or so ads disapproved, BUT, I can still assure you...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 23rd August 2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

"As far as I can tell, this is exactly as you seem to have been telling us to do. "

I think there is a huge misunderstanding of some sort.

I would never have said to send traffic to the Page...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 22nd August 2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Hey Paul,

Oh no! You weren't supposed to send people to the "timeline" part of your page!

Sorry, I know there is a lot to your post, but I could barely read through everything once I got to the...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 22nd August 2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Facebook ended up accepting it lol. It probably would've been accepted without the extra 'oomph' of this method.

I haven't come to this post in a while, lots of response! I will try and go through...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 15th August 2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

You raise good points, and I haven't figured this out that long ago so I can't speak from any insane wisdom, but I'll tell you this:

The magic redirect makes a difference. The exact same ads that...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 15th August 2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,718
Posted By Jacob Lot
Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 2)

Click Here To Read Part 1. (http://www.warriorforum.com/ad-networks-cpa-cpm-cpl-millionaire-makers/653624-getting-0-00-clicks-facebook-ads-part-1-a.html)

So, from my previous post we know that...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th August 2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

Lol, I'm sorry if I came off scolding, but I was just being "straight to the point".

I only care for others' success, and if I have to be very straight to the point to help others, than that is...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th August 2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

It is if you are trying to split test etc. Otherwise it is pretty straightforward.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th August 2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

I had to keep the video short so it can be put on YouTube.

I put the video on YouTube for exposure.

I have all the tools needed for the job.

I am trying to do a service for the community,...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th August 2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

We are not trying to cloak at all. We want the review team to see that we are redirecting out of the fan page. This is the correct way to do business, with transparency.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

I generally like to have one Fan page/niche. Then after that page I would have one app per offer (as you can have multiple page tabs per page).

You really don't need to populate your fan pages...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Right on my friend. (car crash for auto insurance though :D)

Doing this in U.S.A. can get you clicks as cheap as $0.04. You have to give up conversions, but the volume is where the real money is...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Already answered them, look closely, :D
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,256
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: How I Get Almost ANY Facebook Ad Approved

No problem! Glad you liked it.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Be careful though, this whole high CTR approach doesn't work on all PPC networks.

Do this on Google and you'll lose a fortune :P.
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Yeah, its all about the volume and not the ROI. I'll be digging deep on how this works in part 2.

But just think of it like this...

Would you pay .50 a click and get a $1.00 EPC (50 cent profit...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 13th August 2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

I always start all my ads with CPC and nowadays that is the only thing I use.

However, I know of some people that use an equation (don't know what it is, but it has got something to do with CTR...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th August 2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,941
Posted By Jacob Lot
Re: Getting $0.00 clicks on Facebook Ads (Part 1)

Yes, I am referring to the estimated reach (I talk more about getting volume in part 2)

Basically you've got to understand that when you are going for $0.00, your demographic has got to be "big...
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