HeartLib Meta Ads Blueprint

Complete targeting strategy for viral Facebook/Instagram campaigns

Campaign Structure Overview

Campaign Level

  • • Objective: Conversions
  • • Event: Complete Registration (Trial Start)
  • • Budget: Campaign Budget Optimization (CBO)
  • • Bid Strategy: Lowest Cost

Ad Set Level

  • • 1 Ad Set per audience type
  • • Audience Size: 500k-3M
  • • Delivery: Accelerated
  • • Pixel: Standard Events + Custom

Ad Level

  • • 3-5 creatives per ad set
  • • Format: Video (primary)
  • • CTA: "Start Free Trial"
  • • Landing: heartlib.io (direct trial)
6 Core Audience Segments (Test Each Separately)

Core Singles Audience

age: 25-45gender: All gendersrelationship: Singleeducation: College educated+income: $50k+ household

Detailed Targeting:

  • ✓Relationship status: Single
  • ✓Interested in: Dating, Relationships
  • ✓Life events: Recently single (past 6 months)
  • ✓Behaviors: Online dating service users
  • ✓Interests: Astrology, Spirituality, Personal development
  • ✓Interests: Dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, Hinge)
  • ✓Interests: Relationship advice, Love and romance
  • ✓Technology early adopters

Recently Divorced / Second Chance

age: 35-55gender: All gendersrelationship: Divorcedchildren: Yes (likely)

Detailed Targeting:

  • ✓Relationship status: Divorced
  • ✓Life events: Divorced (past 1 year)
  • ✓Interests: Starting over, Personal growth
  • ✓Interests: Co-parenting, Single parents
  • ✓Behaviors: Recently moved
  • ✓Likely to engage: Meaningful relationships content
  • ✓Pain point: Wasting time on wrong matches

Busy Professionals

age: 28-42gender: All genderseducation: College degree+job: Manager+ level

Detailed Targeting:

  • ✓Job title: Manager, Director, Executive, Entrepreneur
  • ✓Interests: Career development, Leadership
  • ✓Interests: Time management, Productivity
  • ✓Behaviors: Business travel
  • ✓Interests: Professional networking
  • ✓Income: Top 25% in location
  • ✓Pain point: No time for dating trial and error

Spiritual Seekers

age: 25-50gender: All genders (65% female typically)

Detailed Targeting:

  • ✓Interests: Astrology, Numerology, Tarot
  • ✓Interests: Meditation, Yoga, Mindfulness
  • ✓Interests: Manifestation, Law of attraction
  • ✓Interests: Spiritual awakening, Consciousness
  • ✓Interests: Energy healing, Chakras
  • ✓Pages liked: The Secret, Gaia, Spirit Science
  • ✓Behaviors: Attends spiritual events/festivals

LGBTQ+ Community

age: 22-45gender: All gendersinterests: LGBTQ+ culture

Detailed Targeting:

  • ✓Interested in: Same-gender relationships (as applicable)
  • ✓Interests: LGBTQ+ rights, Pride events
  • ✓Interests: LGBTQ+ dating apps (Grindr, HER, etc.)
  • ✓Pages liked: LGBTQ+ publications and organizations
  • ✓Communities: Gender-affirming, Non-binary spaces
  • ✓Value: Bias-free, compatibility-first matching

Global Expats & Multicultural

age: 25-45languages: Bilingual+

Detailed Targeting:

  • ✓Expats living abroad
  • ✓Speaks 2+ languages
  • ✓Interests: International dating, Cross-cultural relationships
  • ✓Traveled to 5+ countries
  • ✓Interests: Immigration, Global community
  • ✓Value: Bias-free, culture-agnostic compatibility
Geographic Targeting Strategy

Phase 1: English-Speaking Markets

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    United States

    All states | Major cities focus: NYC, LA, Chicago, SF, Austin, Miami

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    United Kingdom

    London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh

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    Canada

    Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal

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    Australia

    Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

Phase 2: Global Expansion (After Testing)

  • Western Europe

    Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy

  • Asia-Pacific

    Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea

  • Latin America

    Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia

Optimal Ad Placements

facebook

  • Facebook FeedHIGH

    Best for video storytelling

  • Facebook StoriesMEDIUM

    Immersive, full-screen vertical video

  • Facebook ReelsHIGH

    Viral potential, algorithm favors

  • Facebook MarketplaceLOW

    Intent mismatch

instagram

  • Instagram FeedHIGH

    Visual storytelling, younger demo

  • Instagram StoriesHIGH

    Swipe-up potential, authentic feel

  • Instagram ReelsHIGHEST

    Maximum viral reach

  • Instagram ExploreMEDIUM

    Discovery mode users

messenger

  • Messenger InboxMEDIUM

    Direct, personal reach

  • Messenger StoriesLOW

    Lower engagement typically

Viral Creative Strategy

5 Winning Hooks (First 3 Seconds)

1

"Still swiping? Watch this."

Visual: Frustrated person swiping

2

"Your birthday reveals your soulmate"

Visual: Mystical calendar animation

3

"12,000 people found love this way"

Visual: Happy couples montage

4

"Know before first date"

Visual: Split screen: bad date vs happy couple

5

"Dating apps got it wrong"

Visual: Crossed out Tinder/Bumble logos

Perfect Video Structure (40 seconds)

0-3secHOOK - Stop the scroll
3-10secPROBLEM - Show pain (bad dates, wasted time, fake profiles)
10-20secSOLUTION - Introduce KNCSR technology
20-30secPROOF - Show testimonials, 1M mission, global community
30-40secCTA - Start 7-day free trial NOW

Video Format Specifications

9:16 Vertical Video

HIGHEST

Length: 15-30sec

Best for: Reels, Stories

1:1 Square Video

HIGH

Length: 30-45sec

Best for: Feed

16:9 Landscape Video

MEDIUM

Length: 45-60sec

Best for: In-stream

Carousel (5 slides)

MEDIUM

Length:

Best for: Feed

Call-to-Action Copy Examples

Primary CTA:

"Start Your 7-Day Free Trial"

"Find Your Match in 5 Minutes"

"Join 1M Compatible Connections"

Secondary Text:

"No charge for 7 days • Cancel anytime"

"Your cosmic match is waiting"

"Join the global compatibility movement"

Budget & Scaling Strategy

Phase 1: Creative Testing (Days 1-7)

$50-100/day

Goal

Find winning creative

Setup

Test 5 video variations with same audience

Success Metrics

CTR > 2%, CPM < $15, CPC < $2

Phase 2: Audience Scaling (Days 8-21)

$200-500/day

Goal

Find best audience segments

Setup

Winning creative across 6 audience types

Success Metrics

Cost per signup < $10

Phase 3: Conversion Optimization (Days 22+)

$500-2000/day

Goal

Maximize trial starts & paid conversions

Setup

Best creative + best audience + lookalike expansion

Success Metrics

ROAS > 3:1 (for paid subs)

Advanced Viral Tactics

Lookalike Audiences (After 500 Conversions)

  • • 1% Lookalike of trial starters (most qualified)
  • • 1% Lookalike of paid subscribers (highest value)
  • • 1-3% Lookalike of video viewers (top funnel)
  • • 1% Lookalike of page engagers (warm audience)

Retargeting Sequences

  • • Day 1-3: Visited site, didn't sign up → "Still looking for your match?"
  • • Day 4-7: Started trial, didn't complete profile → "Complete your profile"
  • • Day 5-7: Trial ending soon → "Don't lose access to your matches"
  • • Day 8+: Trial expired → "Your perfect match is still waiting"

Social Proof Triggers

  • • Show real user testimonials (video if possible)
  • • Display "1,000,000 projected matches" stat
  • • "12,000+ people joined this month"
  • • Show diverse, real couples' success stories
  • • "Bias-free compatibility across 50+ countries"

Urgency & Scarcity

  • • "7-day trial ends soon" (for retargeting)
  • • "Limited beta access" (if true)
  • • "Your compatible matches are waiting now"
  • • "Don't waste another day on wrong matches"
  • • Countdown timers on trial expiration
Facebook Pixel Setup (Critical)

Standard Events to Track

Awareness Stage

  • • PageView (automatic)
  • • ViewContent (landing page)

Consideration Stage

  • • InitiateCheckout (start signup)
  • • AddToCart (select plan)

Conversion Stage

  • • CompleteRegistration (trial start) ⭐
  • • Purchase (paid subscription) ⭐⭐⭐

Engagement Stage

  • • Lead (profile completion)
  • • Search (first compatibility search)

Custom Conversion Events

Create these for advanced optimization:

  • • TrialDay3Active → User still engaged after 3 days (high intent)
  • • FirstMatchConnection → User accepted first match (product-market fit signal)
  • • ProfileComplete → User filled out full profile (commitment signal)
  • • VideoCallCompleted → Deep engagement, likely to convert
30-Day Testing & Scaling Schedule

Week 1

$350-700

Creative Testing

  • Test 5 video hooks
  • Test 3 headlines
  • Identify winner (CTR > 2%)

Week 2

$1,400-3,500

Audience Testing

  • Launch all 6 audience segments
  • 2 creatives per audience
  • Track Cost Per Trial Start

Week 3

$3,500-7,000

Scaling Winners

  • Kill bottom 50% of ads
  • Double budget on winners
  • Launch lookalike audiences

Week 4

$7,000-14,000

Optimization & Expansion

  • Optimize placements
  • Add retargeting
  • Expand to new geos
Launch Checklist (Do This First)

Technical Setup

Install Facebook Pixel on heartlib.io
Verify CompleteRegistration event fires
Create Facebook Business Manager account
Link ad account to pixel
Set up conversion API (server-side tracking)
Create custom audiences for retargeting

Creative Assets

Record 5 video hooks (15-30 sec each)
Export in 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9 formats
Write 3 headline variations
Create 3 CTA button text options
Design thumbnail images (5 variants)
Get user testimonials (video if possible)