Step-by-Step Guide: Using Trends in Facebook Ads
1. Understand What’s Trending (Use Trend Sources)
To create a Facebook ad around trending topics, first find out what’s hot right now:
- Google Trends (trends.google.com): Shows real-time popular search topics.
- Twitter Trending: Great for seeing daily viral topics.
- Facebook Search Bar: Type keywords and see top public posts.
- TrendHunter (trendhunter.com): Find trending products, ideas, and content.
2. Choose a Trend Relevant to Your Audience
Ask:
- Is the trend related to your niche? (Example: Fashion, Tech, Education)
- Will it help your brand? (e.g., viral challenges, news events, memes)
- Can you connect your product/service naturally to the trend?
Example: If a song is trending on reels (like Instagram Reels/Facebook Stories), you can use that in the background of your video ad.
3. Create Trend-Inspired Content
Now design your ad content using:
- Images or videos that match the trend
- Hashtags related to the trend (#SummerVibes, #AItools)
- Captions that connect your message to the trend
Pro tip: Use humor, emotions, or surprise—these boost viral reach.
4. Set Up the Facebook Ad
- Go to Meta Ads Manager (adsmanager.facebook.com)
- Click Create Ad
- Choose a goal: Traffic, Engagement, Conversions, etc.
- Set audience:
- Location
- Age
- Interests (target users interested in the trend)
- Upload your trend-inspired image/video
- Write engaging headline + description
- Add the link to your website/product
5. Use Public Settings and Boost Engagement
- Make sure your ad is public so it can be shared and commented on.
- Encourage interaction in the post: “What do you think about this trend?”
- Run A/B testing with different trend angles or content formats.
6. Track Performance Using AI Tools
- Use Meta’s AI Performance Insights (inside Ads Manager)
- Or use tools like:
- AdEspresso
- Canva Ads Manager
- SocialPilot
To analyze which trend or format worked best.
7. Stay Updated & Refresh Ads
Trends change fast. Rotate your ad every 7–10 days to stay relevant. Old trend = wasted budget.
Example:
Let’s say “AI in daily life” is trending.
- Make a short reel: “5 ways AI saves your time daily”
- Use a voice-over or trending sound
- Caption: “AI isn’t future—it’s now. Learn more.”
- Hashtags: #AITrends #TechLife #ProductivityHacks
Run this as an ad targeting:
- Age: 18–35
- Interest: Technology, AI, Startups
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