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Create high-converting Facebook video ads using AI tools

SaaS founders and digital marketers creating social media ad campaigns

1-2 days to create, 1 month to optimize

What Success Looks Like

Multiple high-performing video ads with strong CTR and conversion rates, continuous creative refresh pipeline established

Steps to Execute

1

Research pain points for target audience using Perplexity and Reddit

2

Write ad script using storytelling framework (hook, pain, vision, bridge, CTA)

3

Use Claude to generate 5-10 script variations

4

Create AI avatar video using Hey Gen with recommended avatar and voice

5

Generate voiceover using 11 Labs 'Natasha Valley Girl' voice

6

Edit video in CapCut or Descript to remove silence and add captions

7

Add hook text overlay for first 3-5 seconds of video

8

Create 10+ variations testing different hooks and pain points

9

Set up Facebook Ads campaign targeting broad audience

10

Launch all creative variations with equal budget allocation

11

Identify top 2-3 performers after 3-7 days

12

Reallocate budget to winners and create remix variations

13

Refresh creative weekly to prevent ad fatigue

Checklist

Pain point research completed and documented
Script written following storytelling framework
Hey Gen account setup with preferred avatar selected
11 Labs account configured with Natasha Valley Girl voice
Video editing software installed (CapCut/Descript)
Facebook Ads account with pixel installed on website
Custom conversion events configured for tracking
10+ creative variations produced and ready
Campaign structure planned with proper targeting
Performance monitoring schedule established

Inputs Needed

  • Target audience pain point research
  • Hey Gen and 11 Labs accounts
  • Video editing software access
  • Facebook Ads account with conversion tracking
  • Budget of $20-40 per day per creative for testing

Outputs

  • 10+ AI-generated video ad variations
  • Active Facebook campaign with performance data
  • Identified winning creative patterns and elements
  • Scalable creative production workflow

Example

A SaaS founder creates video ad for email extraction tool, scripts story about influencer marketer frustrated with recaptcha, uses Hey Gen to create avatar video with Valley Girl voice, adds 'Influencer Marketing Easy Mode' text overlay, tests 15 variations, finds 3 winners, scales budget to those while creating remix versions

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