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Google Ads vs Meta Ads: where should your budget go?

When to use Google Ads, when to use Facebook and Instagram ads, and how to use both together.

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By EG Eloma1 September 20265 min read

Google Ads and Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram) both bring customers, but in different ways. Choosing the right mix depends on how people buy what you sell.

Google Ads: capture demand

Google Ads show when someone is actively searching. They suit urgent or high-intent services such as plumbers, lawyers, clinics and B2B services.

Meta Ads: create demand

Meta Ads reach people based on interests, location and behaviour before they search. They suit visual products, local offers, events and building awareness.

Using both together

  • Use Google Search to capture people ready to buy.
  • Use Meta to build awareness and retarget website visitors.
  • Track every call and form so you can compare cost per lead.

Our Google & Meta Ads service and Ad Power plan manage both.

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