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How do I Set Up my Ads Accounts?

Written by Spenmo Team | Jan 20, 2022 10:06:00 AM
Any business of any size needs to advertise and promote itself to succeed. That’s why companies should allocate a portion of their budget to ad spending. When considering advertising, business owners ask, “how do I set up my ad accounts?”
 
Modern advertising has provided businesses with various options, including broadcast, print, mobile, outdoor, and digital platforms.


During the pandemic, digital ad spending grew strongly. In 2020, it grew 12.2% despite its initial falloff. Digital ad spending worldwide amounted to 378.16 billion U.S. dollars that year.

Before you can start your digital ad campaigns, you’ll need to set up your ad accounts. Each platform has its distinct processes and strengths. Here’s how you can maximise each of them.

 

Digital Advertising in Singapore

Singapore is no stranger to digital advertising. Digital ad spending in the country has also seen an increasing trend every year, and researchers expect this pattern to continue. They have projected digital ad spending to reach US$ 1,155m in 2021.

This number is primarily due to social media becoming a lucrative avenue for digital advertising. As of 2020, 5.06 million Singapore citizens are on social media, which is expected to climb to 5.65 million by 2025. Imagine reaching that many people with your advertising strategy.

Social media ads have gained traction as a potent marketing tool, and many businesses are willing to spend so much on them. A social media ad campaign can cost quite a bit, so budgeting is essential. If you plan to launch one or two campaigns, you’ll have to organise your expenses accordingly and be aware of your spending limits.

To make your business stand out among its competitors when using social media ads, you’ll need a solid campaign. Crafting an effective ad campaign requires extensive industry and market research. Understanding your audience and your platform is also essential before starting your advertising strategy.

Leveraging trends and conducting successful campaigns can boost profits and increase brand awareness. Digital ad campaigns work, and a well-crafted one can give you huge returns on your investment.

How do I set up my ads accounts?

Different ad platforms have different strengths. Understanding these and how to use them can help you leverage their capabilities to maximise their benefits. It would also help to manage your marketing spending for your first campaign.

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Facebook Ads

Facebook is one of the most–if not the most–popular social media platforms worldwide. By 2020, there were 4.81 million Facebook users in Singapore. Everyone and their mother are now on Facebook. This social media giant’s massive user base makes it one of the most attractive avenues for ads.

There are a ton of post options for you to choose from. Facebook advertising with the use of the Facebook ads manager gives you a lot of control. This platform allows you to create text posts, links, videos, and photos, depending on your needs. You can also create ads that target specific users and demographics, which can help you reach your target market better.

Creating an advertising account for Facebook is pretty simple. All you have to do is sign up for a business account or create a page for your business. Once created, every page automatically gets a corresponding ad account.

If your business already has a Facebook page, the process gets a bit easier. You will only need to request the page administrator for admin, editor, or advertiser permissions to start running ads. If you already have an existing advertising account, then you can simply begin creating your ads as soon as you want. You can also create new advertising accounts if necessary.

For those who are new to Facebook ads, here are the steps needed to set up your ad account:

  1. Create a Facebook Business Manager account. You can access this through business.facebook.com – a different platform dedicated to business tools. This includes ads, analytics, and post management. You can also add people, ad account roles, and manage permissions here.
  2. Create a new ad account. Only users with a page admin role can do this. If you don’t have an admin role, you can ask the page administrator to create the account for you.

Once you have an ad account, you only need to set up your preferred payment method. Facebook supports debit cards, credit cards, bank payments, and region-specific manual payments.

Twitter Ads

Twitter is the best platform to use when you want to keep up with the latest happenings as they occur. It’s incredibly fast-paced, making it ideal for monitoring news, events, and global conversations.

Singapore currently has over 1.7 million Twitter users, the majority of which are 25-34 years old. It’s a very popular platform amongst young people, particularly millennials and gen-Z.

Its explore page gives you the lowdown on what people are talking about. Twitter trends provide insights into the day’s most popular topics. Ultimately, Twitter is a platform for conversation and authentic connections.

Twitter’s ad system banks on this idea of authenticity. They integrate your ads in each user’s timeline. An ad is no different from ordinary tweets that people create every day. People can like and retweet these ads or even reply to them.

Here’s how you can create your Twitter ads account.

  1. Log in to your business’ Twitter account or the account you wish to promote Tweets from.
  2. Click “More” on the menu located at the left-hand side of your screen on the Twitter web. Click “Twitter Ads” on the dropdown menu that will pop up. You can also go to ads.twitter.com directly.
  3. Select your country, time zone, and the currency you wish to use for your transactions. The time zone will be the basis for scheduling your promoted Tweets. You cannot change these values once these are confirmed.
  4. Fill out the campaign setup form or the Twitter Promote Mode setup.
  5. Enter your billing information. You will need a credit card or debit card to complete your ad account and start a campaign.

LinkedIn Ads

Although not as big or as heavily populated as other social media sites, LinkedIn still has a significant audience. Other social media platforms may have a more generic, mass audience, but LinkedIn advertising targets more professionals and business owners.

They have over 750 million professionals using their platform, and four out of five of these users drive business decisions. With this number, advertising on LinkedIn carries a considerable potential for business growth.

LinkedIn offers you four types of ads: text ads, dynamic ads, sponsored content, and sponsored messaging. You can reach people through a dedicated ad sidebar, timeline posts, or their inbox.

Here’s how you can set up a LinkedIn ad account.

  1. Log in to your personal LinkedIn account.
  2. Near the top of your homepage, click the “Work” icon. Select “Advertise” from the menu that pops up.
  3. Enter your account name, billing currency, and your business’ LinkedIn page. If you don’t have one yet, you should first create a page for your business. One thing to remember when you’re doing all these is you cannot change the billing currency and LinkedIn page once you’ve confirmed them.
  4. Read the Ads Agreement. If you agree, click “Agree and Create account.”

You can create as many ad accounts as you need; however, you cannot delete these ad accounts.

If you wish to remove any personal information from the platform, contact LinkedIn support.

Ad costs can vary depending on the option you pick. LinkedIn offers advertisers pay-per-click and impression-based systems. Pay-per-click ads usually cost at least $2 per click, while impression-based ads cost at least $10 per day.

Google Ads

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Everyone who uses the internet has encountered Google in some way. Google’s search engine controls 83.87% of the search engine market share in 2021. They also control various online services, like Google Workspace and YouTube.

With 40,000 searches per second, Google is an excellent platform for advertising. When you conduct a Google search, you often see businesses topping their search engine results pages (SERPs). Search engine optimisation (SEO) isn’t the only way to do this. Many companies use Google Ads to promote themselves through this medium further.

Google Ads doesn’t only promote your business through search engine results pages. You can also choose to have your ads appear throughout their plethora of services. This can include Gmail, YouTube, and Google Play.

To access this flexible platform with its vast array of options, you first need to create a Google Ads account. Here’s how you can do it.

1. Click the blue “Get Started” button.

2. The page will prompt you to sign in with a Google account. If you don’t have one yet, register first.

3. Google will then ask you, “What’s your main advertising goal?” You have four options:

    • Get more calls
    • Get more website sales or sign-ups
    • Get more visits to your physical location
Get more brand awareness with video views.
 
This is the Smart Mode. You can switch to Expert Mode through a link at the bottom of the page. Selecting this mode gives you more options or allows you to create an account without a campaign.
 
4. You will then need to enter information to start your campaign. This will depend on what your advertising goals are. They will ask for your business name, website, and contact number. You will also compose an ad containing a headline, description, or photo/video.
 
5. Before launching the campaign, you need to enter your billing information. You can choose from credit card, debit card, PayPal, or other valid e-wallets for your payment method.
 
6. Launch your campaign as you please.
 
Tips on Managing Facebook Ads
Hire a professional Running Facebook ad campaigns will require consistent attention. If you’re already busy with your regular business operations, it might be wise to hire an ads manager.
Focus on mobile content Most Facebook users (98.5%) access the platform via a mobile phone. Because of this, it only makes sense to optimise your content for mobile screens. Vertical videos are an excellent attention-catcher for mobile devices. You should also pay attention to the optimal image size or video sizes for these (measured in pixels).
Payroll Services Managed by Payroll System Agencies Aside from hiring professionals to do the work for you, companies can also hire payroll system agencies. These payroll service providers manage all payslip-related responsibilities, including monthly employee salary deposits.
Software Managed Payroll Systems Software-managed payroll systems are entirely automated programs. These programs come with features that streamline the entire payroll process. It also allows companies to manage their payroll through a more efficient digital platform.

After you create your ad accounts, monitor your ad spending easily with the help of Spenmo. Book a demo today to learn more about how we can help.

Pro Tip

Set aside a separate credit card for your ads so you can easily track your ad spend
 

Set Up Your Ad Account With Spenmo

Managing an ad campaign across multiple channels can be pretty challenging. You’ll have to deal with ad production, account management, and troubleshooting, among other things.

You’ll also have to keep up with various payment methods and channels. Managing corporate expenses can be difficult, especially with several team members and client accounts.

You can better handle these things if you get virtual cards. This can be a good solution for your business since it allows you to keep track of all your business transactions in real-time. This way, every transaction is easily kept track of as they happen. It’s also easy and convenient to use.

For help in getting the right kind of virtual card, you can ask Spenmo for assistance. You can book a consultation or demo with them to see how your finances can be handled and placed in good hands.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you have more than one ad account on Facebook?

Yes, you can create new Facebook ad accounts via the Facebook Business Manager. Go to “Business Settings”. Click “Accounts,” then “Ad Accounts.” From the blue “Add” dropdown menu, you can choose “Create a new ad account,” then pick between “Add an Ad Account,” and “Request Access to an Ad Account.”

Can a new Facebook account run ads?

Yes, as long as your account does not misrepresent you or your brand. Still, Facebook has the discretion to restrict advertising privileges to specific accounts.
 

Can you run a Facebook ad without a business page?

No. You need to use a business page to start running a Facebook ad campaign. If your business doesn't have a page, you can use someone else's. However, there needs to be a business page involved in the process.