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Speaking as someone who has spent $30,000 on Facebook ads in the last several months: Facebook advertising is fantastically targeted as well.

Google ads work when there is so-called "purchase intent": I know I want a new waffle maker, so I search for it.

Facebook ads work when there is demographic correlation: I just got engaged, and I might not know that I now need a waffle maker, but a Facebook ad can target me and tell me that I should be adding a waffle maker to my wedding registry.

Different kids of targeting, both extremely powerful.



So you're the one putting all those wedding ads on my Facebook page. I hate you.


Congratulations on your engagement!

And seriously. Waffle maker. It's the gift that keeps on giving.




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