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How do I boost a post on Facebook?

Gain additional followers and engagement to your page by boosting posts

How to Boost a Post on Facebook

  1. Go to Your Facebook Page

    • Open Facebook and navigate to your business page.

  2. Find the Post You Want to Boost

    • Locate an existing post you want to promote.

  3. Click “Boost Post”

    • You’ll see a "Boost Post" button below the post. Click on it.

  4. Select Your Goal

    • Choose what you want to achieve with the ad (e.g., more engagement, website visits, leads, etc.).

  5. Define Your Audience

    • Choose between automatic audience targeting (based on page followers) or create a custom audience by selecting location, age, gender, and interests.

  6. Set Your Budget and Duration

    • Determine how much you want to spend per day and the duration of the ad.

  7. Choose Your Payment Method

    • Ensure you have a valid payment method connected to your ad account.

  8. Review and Boost

    • Double-check your settings and click “Boost” to launch the ad.

  9. Monitor Performance

    • Track results under “Ad Center” or “Meta Business Suite.”