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Facebook auto-rules - How to set up, what are they?

Facebook auto-rules - How to set up, what are they?

Contents

  1. What are Facebook automated rules?
  2. Benefits of using automated rules
  3. How are automated rules applied?
  4. Creating automated rules
  5. Examples of effective automated rules
  6. Combining automated rules
  7. Conclusion

In the modern world of traffic arbitrage, where multiple advertising campaigns are run simultaneously, manually managing each one becomes nearly impossible. Missing important details means wasting a significant portion of your advertising budget. However, there is a tool that can make this task easier – Facebook automated rules. In this article, we will take a detailed look at what they are, their benefits, and various ways to apply them.

What are Facebook automated rules?

Automated rules are a set of functions that allow you to make changes to ad campaigns, ad sets, or individual ads when certain conditions are met. These changes may include launching, stopping, adjusting budgets, or sending notifications. By automating the monitoring process, you can save a significant amount of time and focus on other important aspects of traffic arbitrage.

Benefits of using automated rules

Using automated rules offers a number of benefits for arbitrageurs:

  1. Time-saving: instead of constantly monitoring each campaign, you can rely on automated rules to manage them, freeing up time for other tasks.
  2. Quick response: rules trigger immediately when conditions are met, allowing you to make the necessary adjustments quickly.
  3. Risk reduction: timely disabling of ineffective ads or ad sets helps avoid unnecessary spending of your ad budget.
  4. Increased efficiency: well-configured rules help optimize expenses and improve campaign profitability.

How are automated rules applied?

Automated rules can be applied at three levels: campaign, ad set, or individual ads. The choice of level depends on the specific goals and tasks you are pursuing.

For example, if you want to control the overall campaign budget, it makes sense to apply the rule at the campaign level. If you need to track the performance of individual ads or ad sets, rules should be configured accordingly.

Creating automated rules

The process of creating automated rules is simple and intuitive.

 

In the Facebook Ads Manager, select the desired campaigns, ad sets, or ads, then go to the "Rules" section and click "Create New Rule".

 

Next, choose the "Custom Rule" option and set the required trigger conditions.

 

You can also create new rules directly from the rules management console at https://www.facebook.com/ads/manager/rules/management/.

 

Setting trigger conditions

When creating an automated rule, you need to define the conditions under which it will trigger. These conditions can include:

  • Cost per result (lead, purchase, etc.)
  • Number of results achieved
  • Total spending on the campaign or ad set
  • Ad frequency
  • Other metrics relevant to your goals

It is important to carefully consider the trigger conditions to ensure maximum effectiveness of the automated rules.

Choosing actions when triggered

After setting the conditions, you need to determine what action will be taken when they are met. Available options include:

  • Turning on or off the campaign, ad set, or ad
  • Adjusting the daily budget
  • Sending notifications via email

The choice of action depends on your specific goal: optimizing spending, improving efficiency, or timely notifications.

Setting the frequency of triggering

Another important aspect is choosing the frequency of rule triggering. Facebook offers the following options:

  • Continuously (every 30 minutes)
  • Daily at 00:00
  • Every 12 hours
  • Custom settings

The choice of frequency depends on the specifics of your campaigns and the required response time. In most cases, it is recommended to use continuous triggering.

Examples of effective automated rules

Let’s look at a few examples of effective automated rules that can help you optimize your work with Facebook ad campaigns.

Disabling expensive ad sets

Condition: Turn off ad sets if the cost per lead (according to the Meta pixel data) exceeds a set value.

 

Example: For an offer with a $14 payout per lead in Chile, it has been determined that to achieve a 50%+ ROI, the lead cost must not exceed $2. Therefore, you can set a rule to disable ad sets when CPL > $2 and Spend > $30.

Recommended frequency: Continuously (every 30 minutes)

Disabling ineffective ad sets

Condition: Turn off ad sets if the spending exceeds a certain amount and the number of leads is zero.

 

Example: For a Cardipal offer with an $18 payout in Chile, you can set a rule to disable ad sets with Leads < 1 and Spend > $16.

Recommended frequency: Continuously (every 30 minutes)

Enabling ad sets after delayed leads

Condition: Turn on ad sets or ads if after they were disabled, delayed leads arrived, and the cost per lead was acceptable.

 

Example: For the O-FOCUS offer with a $14 payout in Ecuador and an acceptable CPL of $1.5, you can set a rule to enable ad sets or ads when Leads > 1 and Cost per Lead < $1.5 for the current day.

Recommended frequency: Continuously (every 30 minutes)

Increasing budget for successful campaigns

Condition: Increase the daily budget by 20-30% for successful campaigns with an acceptable lead cost.

 

Example: For the Prostabiotic offer with a $12 payout in Ecuador, you can set a rule to increase the daily budget by 20% when Spend > $100 and Cost per result < $1.5.

Recommended frequency: Custom settings with the necessary timing (once every 2 days)

Controlling ad frequency

Condition: Send a notification or disable ad sets if the frequency exceeds a set value (usually 2).

 

Example: Set a rule to "Send notification" or "Disable ad sets" when "Frequency > 2" for the maximum time range.

 

Recommended frequency: Continuously (every 30 minutes)

These examples show just a small part of the possibilities of automated rules. Depending on your goals and campaign specifics, you can create your own unique combinations of conditions and actions.

Combining automated rules

To achieve maximum control over ad campaigns, it is recommended to combine several automated rules working in tandem. This approach allows you to create complex management algorithms that take into account multiple factors and conditions.

For example, you can set a rule to disable ad sets when a certain cost per lead is reached and complement it with a rule that enables these ad sets back if leads arrive at an acceptable cost.

Or you can combine rules that track both the cost per lead and total spending on the campaign, giving ad sets additional chances to receive leads even if the cost threshold is exceeded.

The possible combinations of automated rules are virtually limitless, and their selection depends on your specific goals and campaign management strategies.

Conclusion

Facebook automated rules are a powerful tool that can significantly ease the process of managing ad campaigns. With the ability to configure various trigger conditions and actions, you can achieve optimal control over your spending, efficiency, and campaign profitability.

However, it is important to remember that automated rules are just a supporting tool that requires a smart approach and periodic monitoring. Combining them with manual management and analytics will allow you to maximize the effectiveness of your Facebook ad campaigns.

 

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