The average Facebook ads conversion rate is 9.11%, which can mean a great return on investment if you’re able to keep your ad spend under control. It's no wonder that, out of all the paid advertising options on social media channels out there, Facebook is among the most popular. It has massive potential for businesses and entrepreneurs.
But, of course, how well your ad campaigns perform depends on whether or not your Facebook ad copy is attention-grabbing and compelling. If it's not, you'll struggle to get your clickthrough rate (CTR) and conversion rate where you want them to be, and waste a lot of money in the process.
Elements of a high converting Facebook ad
Before we dive into our top tips for writing Facebook ad headlines, let’s first consider the individual components of a high converting Facebook ad. You’ll want to keep these in mind when writing ad headlines because you may want to include these elements in the headline itself. For example, you could include social proof to grab peoples’ attention off the hop. You could also use persuasive writing techniques to stop the scroll.
- Clear Call-to-Action (CTA): An effective Facebook ad should have a clear and compelling CTA that tells users exactly what action to take, such as "Shop Now" or "Learn More".
- Engaging Visuals: Visual content is key on Facebook, so high-quality images or videos that grab attention and are relevant to your message are essential for a successful ad.
- Relevant Targeting: Ensuring your ad is shown to the right audience is crucial. Utilize Facebook's targeting options to reach people based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and more.
- Concise and Persuasive Copy: Keep your ad copy concise, persuasive, and to the point. Highlight the benefits of your product or service and use language that resonates with your target audience.
- Social Proof: Social proof is when your current customers recommend or review your product or service and is a powerful tool that can increase trust and credibility in your ad. Including social proof in your Facebook ad, such as testimonials, reviews, or user-generated content, can help build credibility and trust with potential customers.
Tips for writing your best Facebook ad headlines
There are many copywriting techniques out there and different types of ads call for different approaches. However, here are some of the top tips for writing killer headlines for your Facebook ads. (P.S. They also work for Google Ads, LinkedIn advertising, and other types of paid ads on social media channels.)
1. Make your headlines personal
Instead of writing your Facebook ad copy—headlines included—for your audience as a whole, write to one individual using the second person. Doing this can take a headline from “just another marketing message” to “a message that’s relevant to me” and one worth pausing to think about. The more relevant a headline feels to each person reading it, the more likely they are to convert.
So use “you”, “your” and other words that add a personal touch to your headlines. Not only can this increase your CTR in the short term but it helps with brand awareness, which includes how well people remember you and what you offer. And greater brand awareness can make converting potential customers and users easier down the road if, for example, you decide to run retargeting campaigns.
2. Emphasize power words
Power words are words that evoke strong emotions and reactions in readers. These can include words such as "instantly," "amazing," "unforgettable," and "life-changing." By using these powerful words in your headlines, you can capture the attention of your audience and draw them in to read more.
Beau Pent, Sales Manager at GoCo, explained the value of power words this way: “They don't always apply, but when they do, words such as ‘free,’ ‘new,’ and ‘exclusive’ have a strong emotional impact. When you use them in your headlines, you're tapping into people's desires and triggering an emotional response. This can be incredibly effective in getting people to stop and take notice of your ad.”
For example, if you were writing a Facebook ad for Trello, you could use power words in your headline like this:
Revolutionize Your Project Management Game with Trello - Unlock Team Productivity Now!
3. Use urgency to your advantage
Along the lines of power words, words that imply urgency can also grab attention and increase your conversion rate. This is why so many e-commerce brands run ads with phrases like “today only”, “limited time offer”, “flash sale”, and “shop now”. Especially if your offer is truly time-sensitive, you can also use this approach to encourage people to click your CTA button right away.
Building urgency within Facebook ad headlines is crucial for driving action and increasing conversion rates. Here are some examples and tips to help you create compelling and urgent ad headlines:
- "Last Chance to Save 50% on All Orders - Shop Now!"
- "Hurry, Limited Stock Available - Grab Yours Today!"
- "Flash Sale Ending Soon - Don't Miss Out!"
- "One Day Only: Buy One, Get One Free - Act Fast!"
- "Exclusive Offer: 24-Hour Sale - Shop Before It's Gone!"
By incorporating phrases like "last chance," "ending soon," "hurry," and "one day only," you can create a sense of urgency that motivates users to take immediate action. Remember to keep your message clear, concise, and compelling to drive engagement and conversions.
4. Grab attention with numbers
In general—whether you’re writing copy for a Google ad or a landing page—headlines with numbers are eye-catching. Facebook ad headlines are no different.
- Statistics can get people curious about a topic and, at the same time, make you seem more knowledgeable and trustworthy. Example: “Increase Your Profit by 23% in 30 Days”
- Numbers that act as social proof for your brand can make you seem more trustworthy. Example: “BizBoost: Trusted By 20K Business Owners”
- Numbers that quantify a benefit of whatever you’re advertising give potential customers an immediate reason why your ad deserves their attention. Example: Would an Extra $5K/Mo Change Your Life?”
5. Put your biggest selling points front and center
“How does choosing you benefit me?” Answering that question is the key to grabbing potential customers’ or users’ attention, and getting them to convert. So get clear on your value proposition and put it front and center.
Highlight what you’re doing differently or better than competitors and, most importantly, why it matters to your target audience. (Pro tip: If your brand’s tagline already does this, you could test its effectiveness as a headline.)
Identifying your business' unique value propositions is essential for standing out in the market and attracting customers. Here are some tips to help you uncover what sets your business apart:
- Understand Your Target Audience: Start by defining who your target customers are and what matters most to them. Knowing their needs, desires, and pain points will help you tailor your value propositions to resonate with them.
- Conduct a Competitive Analysis: Research your competitors to identify gaps in the market that you can fill. By understanding what others in your industry are offering, you can position your business uniquely.
- Define Your Strengths and USPs: Determine what your business does better than anyone else. Whether it's exceptional customer service, innovative products, or unbeatable pricing, highlight these strengths as your unique selling points.
- Focus on Benefits, Not Just Features: When crafting your value propositions, emphasize the benefits customers will experience by choosing your business over others. Clearly communicate how your products or services solve customers' problems or improve their lives.
- Test and Refine: Once you've identified your unique value propositions, test different messaging to see what resonates best with your target audience. Be open to refining your value propositions based on customer feedback and market trends.
By following these tips, you can pinpoint what makes your business special and compelling to your target customers, helping you differentiate yourself in a competitive landscape.
6. Play on audience pain points
The Pain Agitate Solution framework is one of the most popular approaches to copywriting for a reason. Pain and, more specifically, searching for relief from pain, is a big motivator for people.
So try mentioning a major paint point or struggle your audience has in your headline. And make it clear in the ad text and/or ad creative that you have a solution that works. If you do both, you’ll inevitably see more clickthroughs to your landing pages, more traffic to your Facebook page, and more conversions too.
Examples of great Facebook ad headlines
With the above tips in mind, let’s see a few examples of great Facebook ad headlines and talk about why they work.
Applebee’s Grill & Bar
This Applebee’s ad with the headline “$2 Dozen Double Crunch Shrimp'' is a great example of using numbers. In just five words, it tells potential diners:
- How much they’ll pay
- How much they’ll get for their money
- And even how much crunch to expect, which is meant to heighten their desire for the offer
Not to mention that it’s a bit of a tongue-twister and uses alliteration, which makes it catchy and fun to read.
Navy Federal Credit Union
This Navy Federal ad headline—“Lower Your Mortgage Payment”—might not seem impressive at first glance. But it does two things well. One, it speaks directly to each reader by using the second person. And two, it links the individual to a common (and important) goal of the credit union’s target audience.
It goes to show that you don’t always need a clever or elaborate headline. Simplicity and clarity work.
Webflow
In contrast to Navy Federal, which went for simplicity and clarity, this Webflow ad used the opposite approach. What does its headline—“Webflow, the modern way to design for the web”—accomplish? One, it points out that Webflow is a modern solution, which is a top concern of the company’s target market.
Two, it’s a tease. Neither the headline nor the ad text explains how Webflow has modernized web design. So anyone who’s curious would need to watch the video or visit the company website to find out. And, of course, anyone who takes either of those actions is one step closer to becoming a Webflow user.
Kay Jewelers
Next is an example from Kay Jewelers. Its ad headline—Find the Perfect Gift at Kay Outlet—uses the power word “perfect” to appeal to potential customers’ desire to choose the best possible gifts for their friends and families. It alludes to the fact that they don’t need to feel the pressure that usually comes with gift shopping. Instead, as the headline also points out, they can shop at Kay Outlet and feel confident that they’ll walk away with the perfect gift.
ClickUp
Last up is a ClickUp ad with the headline: “Hitting a Wall at Work?” This works for at least two reasons. First, it uses a question, which is a secret weapon in copywriting. Questions always prompt a mental response so, once you have your audience’s mind engaged, it’s easier to encourage further engagement.
Additionally, it uses language that ClickUp’s target audience would use. We’ve all probably said, “I’ve hit a wall” at least once or twice so that phrasing is relatable and, as a result, more compelling.
How Jasper can help you write high-converting headlines in bulk
Now, the question is: How can you quickly create eye-catching headlines for your Facebook ad campaigns, especially if you need to produce them in bulk? Use the Jasper Facebook Ad Headline template.
All you have to do is enter your company/product name and a brief product description. You can also enter the desired tone of voice and examples of the kind of headlines you’re looking for, both of which are optional but helpful to steer the outputs in the right direction. Jasper will do the rest!
In minutes, you can have several variations of a single headline for A/B testing. Or you can create several options for different products or Facebook advertising campaigns.
On the other hand, you can also use Jasper commands to come up with headlines. For example, you could enter the same info you’d put into the template and command Jasper to write a short headline about it. But what’s the benefit of doing it this way?
You can outline the info for all of your ads in one long-form document and then run the commands for each instead of generating headlines for each ad one by one with the template. In other words, you can create more eye-catching headlines in less time.
And Jasper doesn’t just write titles and headlines. You can also write Facebook ads primary text and many other types of high-converting copy such as cold emails.
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