Facebook & Instagram Ads for Shopify Stores – What Works?>

Facebook & Instagram Ads for Shopify Stores – What Works?

Meta Ads still convert — when done right. Learn what’s working for Shopify stores on Facebook & Instagram, from creative to targeting to funnel structure.
Meta Ads still convert — when done right. Learn what’s working for Shopify stores on Facebook & Instagram, from creative to targeting to funnel structure.

Facebook & Instagram Ads for Shopify Stores – What Works?

Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram) are still one of the most powerful growth channels for Shopify brands — when used strategically.

But rising CPMs, tighter tracking and more competition mean that “boosting a post” doesn’t cut it anymore.

In this guide, we’ll break down what’s working right now with paid social for Shopify, and how to make your ad spend actually drive revenue.

1. Build a full-funnel ad strategy

High-performing Shopify brands don’t rely on one campaign.
They build structured funnels that meet users at different stages:

  • Top of Funnel (TOF): Awareness + cold traffic

  • Middle of Funnel (MOF): Education + engagement

  • Bottom of Funnel (BOF): Retargeting + urgency

  • Post-Purchase: Upsell + loyalty + referrals

Each stage needs different creative, copy and targeting. Structure matters.

2. Creative is everything

The algorithm optimizes delivery — but creative drives performance.

What’s working in 2025:

  • UGC-style videos (raw > polished)

  • Unboxing & first-use demos

  • Problem → solution storytelling

  • Voiceover ads with fast pacing

  • Split-screen comparisons or testimonials

💡 Test 3–5 creatives per ad set. Let performance dictate what you scale.

3. Focus on your hook

The first 2–3 seconds decide if someone stops scrolling.

Strong hooks:

  • “Struggling with dry skin?”

  • “Here’s why we ditched X…”

  • “This changed how I sleep.”

  • “90% of people get this wrong.”

Visual motion + text overlay works best on Reels & Stories.

4. Use Advantage+ Shopping Campaigns (ASC)

Meta’s ASC format is powerful for ecommerce when paired with good data.

Tips:

  • Feed it your best-selling products

  • Use broad audiences and let the algo find buyers

  • Optimize for purchases, not clicks

  • Run multiple ASC campaigns by country or offer if scaling

Still running interest-based campaigns only? You’re leaving money on the table.

5. Retarget with real context

Don’t just say “Come back and buy.”

Retargeting that works:

  • Product reminder + social proof

  • “Low in stock” urgency

  • Testimonials or reviews

  • “Still thinking about this?” UGC-style content

Segment by behavior: cart abandoners, product viewers, IG engagers, etc.

6. Sync Shopify data for better performance

Use the Shopify + Meta pixel integration and verify domains.

Then:

  • Sync custom audiences (e.g. past buyers, VIPs, high AOV customers)

  • Create lookalikes based on LTV or subscription

  • Track events: ViewContent, AddToCart, InitiateCheckout, Purchase

💡 If you’re using Klaviyo or another CRM, sync engagement data too.

7. Track beyond ROAS

ROAS is a lagging metric. Look at:

  • CTR (click-through rate)

  • CPC (cost per click)

  • Thumbstop ratio (3-second video views)

  • Conversion rate on landing pages

  • MER (blended marketing efficiency)

Use UTMs and server-side tracking (via Triple Whale or Elevar) for full picture.

Final thoughts

Meta Ads still work — but they require a smarter approach than before.

When you combine creative testing, full-funnel structure, and Shopify data, you unlock a flywheel of scalable, profitable paid growth.

Need help scaling Meta Ads for your Shopify store?
At coi, we manage over 7 figures in paid spend — and we know what works across industries, budgets and markets.

 

 

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