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How to Create Lookalike Audiences in Meta Ads Manager

Likhith Reddy
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January 12, 2025
How to Create Lookalike Audiences in Meta Ads Manager

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In the competitive world of digital marketing, reaching the right audience is crucial. Meta Ads Manager's Lookalike Audiences feature allows marketers to expand their reach by targeting people who share similar characteristics with their existing customers.

This tutorial will guide you through creating Lookalike Audiences, optimizing your ad strategy to engage a broader yet relevant audience, and enhancing your overall marketing efforts.

Before You Begin

To create a Lookalike Audience, ensure you have: - A source audience with at least 100 people from the country you wish to target. - Admin or advertiser permissions on the ad account. - Admin permissions for the Page or Meta Pixel if using these as your source.

Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Create Lookalike Audiences in Meta Ads Manager

1. Start by selecting Audiences from the navigation menu in the Business Manager.

1 Click on the element.

2. Next, click on Create Audiences to proceed.

2 After, click on "Create audience".

3. Now select the option to create a Lookalike Audience from the drop-down menu.

3 Click on "Lookalike audience".

4. Search for the source audience name to create the Lookalike Audience.

4 After, click on "Other sources".

5. Select the target location for the Lookalike Audience creation.

5 Click on "United States".

6. Set the size for the Lookalike Audience to be created.

6 Click on "​".

7. Finally, click Create Audience to complete the process.

7 Click on "Close".

Conclusion

Creating Lookalike Audiences in Meta Ads Manager is a strategic way to expand your audience reach by targeting new users who share similarities with your existing customers. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can optimize your advertising efforts, improve engagement, and potentially increase conversions. Lookalike Audiences are a powerful tool for marketers aiming to enhance their ad performance and reach a broader yet relevant audience.

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Frequently asked Questions

How does a Lookalike Audience differ from a Custom Audience in Meta Ads Manager?

A Custom Audience targets individuals who have already interacted with your business, whereas a Lookalike Audience targets new potential customers who have similar characteristics to your existing Custom Audience.

How many people do I need in my source audience to create a Lookalike Audience?

You need at least 100 people in your source audience from the same country to create a Lookalike Audience, although a larger source audience (1,000-5,000) is often recommended for better results.

Can I use multiple Lookalike Audiences in a single ad set?

Yes, you can use multiple Lookalike Audiences in a single ad set to expand your reach and target a more diverse audience set.

How long does it take for a Lookalike Audience to populate?

It typically takes between 6 and 24 hours for a Lookalike Audience to fully populate, although you can start using it for targeting as soon as it's created.

Can Lookalike Audiences be combined with other targeting parameters?

Absolutely, you can enhance your targeting by combining Lookalike Audiences with other parameters such as demographics, interests, and behaviors to refine your audience further.

Likhith Reddy
How to Create Lookalike Audiences in Meta Ads Manager
Likhith Reddy is a seasoned paid ads expert with over 7 years of experience, working with more than 20 SaaS brands in Tripledart's portfolio. Leading a team of performance marketers, Likhith is dedicated to helping startups scale and optimize through data-driven paid media strategies, ensuring they achieve their key performance indicators (KPIs).

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