If you’re an eCommerce founder or marketer, chances are you’ve asked this at least once in the past year:
“Do Facebook Ads even work anymore?”
It’s a fair question.
Between iOS updates, rising CPMs, and new platforms like TikTok grabbing attention, Facebook Ads can feel… frustrating.
But here’s the truth: Facebook Ads still work. But only for brands that know how to work the system.
In this post, we’ll break down what’s changed, what still works, and how smart brands are getting strong returns in 2025 — even without huge budgets.
Why So Many Think Facebook Ads Are “Dead”
The idea that Facebook Ads are dead usually comes from one of these places:
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A brand saw their ROAS crash post-iOS14
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CPMs have risen, making cheap results harder to find
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Creative fatigue and ad blindness feel more common
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Newer platforms like TikTok or YouTube Shorts seem more exciting
These shifts are real. But they don’t mean the platform is obsolete.
They mean the old way of running Facebook Ads is obsolete.
The days of slapping a product image and a “Buy Now” button on a broad audience? Gone.
What Actually Works on Facebook in 2025
1. Creative-Centric Campaigns (Not Just Targeting Games)
With Meta’s algorithms becoming more automated (think Advantage+ placements, Advantage+ shopping), creative is your biggest lever.
Winning brands are running:
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UGC-style videos with authentic storytelling
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High-contrast visuals and fast hooks
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3–5 ad angles per offer, not just one
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Story-based sequences instead of isolated creatives
If you’re still running the same ad you used six months ago, you’re likely burning cash.
2. Full-Funnel Structures Over Quick Wins
Brands expecting cold traffic to convert on the first touch are the ones disappointed.
Instead, smart advertisers are building layered funnel strategies:
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Top of funnel (TOF): Spark curiosity, show value, soft engagement
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Middle of funnel (MOF): Education, credibility, comparison
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Bottom of funnel (BOF): Offer-focused, urgency-driven, retargeting
At QuickAds’ Facebook Ads Agency, this funnel-based setup routinely outperforms “one-size-fits-all” campaigns — especially for eCommerce brands with mid to high ticket items.
3. Data-Driven Testing, Not Guesswork
Throwing five ads into a campaign and hoping one sticks? That’s a budget drain.
High-performing advertisers are:
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Running structured creative tests weekly
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Using tools to monitor thumbstop rate, CPC, CTR, and ROAS in real-time
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Making decisions based on patterns, not personal preferences
With platforms like Triple Whale or in-house dashboards, brands are spotting creative winners before ROAS even kicks in.
4. Using Meta’s Tools to Their Advantage
Meta has actually added several features to help advertisers succeed — but most ignore them.
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Advantage+ shopping campaigns: Great for broad reach and performance at scale
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Creative Asset Customization: Tailor assets per placement for better performance
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Dynamic Product Ads (DPA): Essential for BOF retargeting with high intent
The brands seeing Facebook Ads “die” are often the ones not adapting to these tools.
5. High-Intent Offers and Conversion Paths
A beautiful ad won’t fix a weak offer.
In 2025, offer clarity matters more than ever:
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Bundles > generic product ads
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Limited-time drops > evergreen discounts
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Lead magnets with real value > “Sign up now” CTAs
Plus, smart brands are pairing their ads with optimized landing pages that load fast, repeat the ad promise, and reduce friction.
That’s how conversions happen.
Facebook Ads by the Numbers in 2025
While exact numbers vary by industry, here’s what we’ve seen across clients in Q1–Q2:
| Industry | Avg. CTR | Avg. ROAS | Top Funnel Creative |
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| Skincare | 1.2% | 3.6x | UGC testimonials + quiz |
| Furniture | 0.9% | 4.1x | Story-based carousels |
| Jewelry | 1.5% | 2.8x | Founder-led video + urgency |
| Supplements | 1.1% | 3.0x | Problem-solution Reels |
What separates the 4x from the 0.5x campaigns? Strategy, structure, and creative depth.
Real Example: From Burnout to 4.5x ROAS in 30 Days
A D2C brand selling high-end home decor came to us after months of 0.9x–1.1x ROAS.
We rebuilt their Facebook Ads system with:
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Funnel segmentation
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8 new creatives across 3 angles
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DPA retargeting to cart abandoners
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Updated landing pages with simplified CTAs
Result?
4.5x ROAS within 30 days, and a 32% increase in returning customers.
Same product. New system.
Final Verdict: Are Facebook Ads Still Worth It?
Yes — but only if you’re willing to evolve.
Facebook Ads in 2025:
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Reward creative systems, not guesswork
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Require full-funnel strategy, not spray-and-pray
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Work best when paired with real-time insights and offer clarity
If you’re expecting plug-and-play success with no testing, no structure, and last year’s copy — you’ll lose money.
But if you’re ready to approach the platform with intent, creativity, and smart optimization?
You’ll still find Facebook Ads are very worth it.
Need help reviving your Facebook ad performance? QuickAds’ Facebook Ads Agency specializes in helping eCommerce brands build scalable systems with creative testing, funnel mapping, and performance clarity baked in.