The Publishing Performance Show Carol Kabaale - Facebook Ads Made Simple: Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies for New Authors
Mar 18, 2025
29:51
Carol Kabaale is a Facebook ads expert based in South Africa who transitioned from a corporate hospitality career to digital marketing after seeking more freedom and fulfillment in her work. With eight years of experience specializing in Facebook and Instagram advertising, Carol helps clients develop strategic marketing campaigns that build community and convert leads into customers. Her data-driven approach focuses on understanding audience demographics and creating targeted content that resonates with specific reader personas.
In this episode:
- Carol's journey from corporate hospitality to Facebook ads specialist
- The three "seasons" of marketing: visibility, nurturing, and sales
- How to use Facebook and Instagram ads to build an author community
- Creating effective lead magnets and email capture strategies
- Techniques for targeting specific reader demographics
- Cost-effective ad strategies for authors on limited budgets
- The importance of retargeting campaigns for better conversions
- Key metrics authors should track in their advertising campaigns
- How to determine if you're ready to start running Facebook ads
- Building author email lists before and after book publication
Resources mentioned:
- Meta Ad Platform (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp): https://business.meta.com/?locale=en_US
- In-form lead generation tools
- DM funnel strategy using "comment the word" technique
- Retargeting campaigns for warm audiences
Connect with Carol Kabaale:
- Website: https://carolkabaale.com/
- Take Carol's quiz to see if you're ready for Facebook ads
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- Linkedin: https://za.linkedin.com/in/carolkabaale
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kabaalecarol/
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