#217 - My 18 Best Resources for Facebook + Instagram Ads

Overwhelmed by the thought of running Facebook and Instagram ads? Don’t worry—you’re not alone!

 🎯 In this video, I’m sharing 18 of my favorite free tools and resources to help you create, manage, and optimize social media ad campaigns like a pro (without breaking the bank!). From design and audience research to analytics and project planning, these tools will make running ads more straightforward and effective.

💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How to make the most of a $10/day ad budget
- Tools to create scroll-stopping visuals and videos
- Free platforms to sharpen your ad strategy and skills
- Analytics resources to track what’s working and improve what isn’t
- Planning tools to stay organized and on top of your campaigns

💥 FREE Template: Ready to get started with ads? We have a simple fill-in-the-blank template that will get you started on writing your ad copy. 

And if you’re ready to take your ads to the next level? 

💥💥 Download our $10/Day Ad Strategy and Workbook and get step-by-step instructions to start running impactful ads on a budget: jennielyon.com/adstrategy

Let’s make running ads simple and stress-free! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments which tool you’re excited to try. 😊

⌚️ Timestamps:

0:00: Introduction to 18 Best Facebook & Instagram Ads Resources
2:20: Ads Strategy & Workbook to Get You Started
2:57: Utilize Design & Creative Tools
3:22: Canva (Customizable Templates)
3:42: Pexels & Unsplash (Royalty Free Images)
3:58: CapCut (Simple Video Editing)
4:30: Tutorials & Training
4:43: Meta (Facebook) Blueprint
4:57: Google Skillshop
5:10: YouTube Tutorials
6:01: Analytic Tools
6:11: Meta (Facebook) Ads Manager
6:23: Google Analytics
6:37: HotJar
7:13: Audience & Market Research
7:32: Facebook Audience Insights
7:44: Answer the Public
7:57: Google Trends
8:36: Meta (Facebook) Ad Library
8:47: Google Keyword Planner
8:58: Asana, Trello etc. 
9:30: Important Disclaimer
9:38: How to Get Expert Help

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
- Download the $10/Day Ad Template (FREE) - https://jennielyon.com/ads 
- Download the $10/Day Ad Strategy & Workbook -  https://jennielyon.com/adstrategy
- Schedule a Free Call with Jennie Today - https://jennielyon.com/chatwithjennie

WHO AM I?
If we haven’t met before - Hi 👋 I’m Jennie, a digital marketing expert turned owner of a 20+ year digital marketing agency. Through my videos on this channel, my podcast, and my writing, I share marketing strategies and tools to help you build and grow an online business you love.

🧩 Connect with Jennie Lyon:
Website: https://jennielyon.com
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