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Why are your Facebook Ads denied


First off - Social Media Simplifier doesn't place ads. Let me get on a soap box for one moment. Don't boost anything, until you have engagement (and make sure to ask something in your post). And Boost should include people who like your page and their friends. That is how I engage after we have an audience. BUT....before we have an audience, we target. Sometimes that works in gaining new LIKES, but....why do ads get denied? Here is why (according to Social Media, Today) that they are getting denied.

"Race

  • Approved: Meet Hispanic men online now

  • Approved: Find black singles today

  • Denied: Meet other black singles near you

Religion or Philosophical Beliefs
  • Approved: Date Christian singles

  • Approved: Looking for Buddhists near you?

  • Approved: Meet Hindu singles online now

  • Denied: Meet other Buddhists

  • Denied: Are You Christian?

Age
  • Approved: Meet Seniors

  • Approved: A service for teens

  • Denied: Meet other Seniors

  • Denied: Meet other Buddhists

Sexual Orientation or Sexual Behavior
  • Approved: Atlantis Gay Cruises

  • Approved: Gay Dance Clubs

  • Approved: Gay Dating online now

  • Denied: Are you gay?

  • Denied: Meet other lesbians now

Gender Identity
  • Approved: Come meet transsexual singles

  • Approved: A monthly meetup for trans persons and trans allies

  • Denied: Questioning your gender identity?

  • Denied: Meet other trans women at our monthly meetup

Disability or Medical Condition
  • Approved: Bulimia counseling available

  • Approved: Depression counseling

  • Approved: New diabetes treatment available

  • Denied: Do you have diabetes?

  • Denied: Depression getting you down? Get help now.

  • Denied: Treat your anxiety with these helpful meditations

Financial Status or Information
  • Approved: We have financial services to cover every financial need.

  • Denied: Broke? Bankrupt? Check out our services.

Membership in a Trade Union
  • Approved: Be a part of our Union today

  • Denied: Dislike your Union red? Join our union today!

Criminal Record
  • Approved: Services to clean up any previous offenses

  • Denied: Are you a convicted felon?

Name
  • Approved: We print customizable t-shirts and sticker with your name

  • Denied: Billy Taylor, get this t-shirt with your name in print

  • Denied: It’s a Billy thing (if their name is Billy)

As you can see from the above examples, Facebook really doesn’t want you to use anyone’s personal traits against them in the name of business. I find that very interesting considering the level of targeting that's available.

So how can you make sure your ads get approved? Follow these guidelines:

  • Avoid using the word “you” - This explicitly implies that you're trying to single the recipient of the message out

  • Focus your ad content on the product or service you're trying to advertise - Talk about the benefits and value

  • Avoid using the word “other” or “others” - This indirectly groups users with other users just like them

If your Facebook Ads get denied for being against the platform's advertising politics, don’t panic. Take a breath and rework your copy to ensure that you aren’t unintentionally singling out users based on personal attributes."


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