5 LinkedIn Ads Tips to Increase B2B Leads

24 Jun 2024 · 37 min
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Devin Littlefield shares five tactics for LinkedIn ads: precision targeting with layered filters, choosing single-image or video formats, writing benefit-driven copy, structuring campaigns in three stages, and optimizing with manual bidding. A client grew from modest Google spend to $80K/month after adding LinkedIn, where conversion rates hit 3% versus 1% elsewhere.

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Devin explains that LinkedIn lead‑gen forms are usually pre‑populated, so the user only needs to click submit; if the form is on another platform (e.g., HubSpot) retention depends on cookies and is hit‑or‑miss. He mentions a Massachusetts Workforce Development Grant workshop that offers a fully reimbursed digital‑marketing plan and says the resource page will contain the slides.

Devin confirms the flow: run a single‑image awareness ad with a clear call‑to‑action, then when the user clicks it LinkedIn displays a native lead‑gen form that overlays the feed. The form is pre‑filled, the user submits, the data is sent directly to the advertiser, and a thank‑you message appears before the user returns to their feed.

Devin says feed sorting has minimal impact; LinkedIn intersperses ads regardless of sorting. The three most powerful factors are the relevance of the content, the ad creative, and the alignment with the audience. He cites typical benchmarks (≈0.25% CTR, 4% conversion) and suggests checking industry data for more precise expectations.

Devin explains there are two main service types: ad agencies (like his) that focus on creating and managing paid campaigns, and organic agencies that help build LinkedIn profiles, produce content, and grow presence. His firm does not provide profile‑building services; a separate organic agency would be needed for that.

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