# Ads Funnel

> Full Ads Funnel Architect. Builds a complete advertising funnel across TOFU, MOFU, BOFU, and Retargeting stages with platform-specific templates, audience targeting, ad formats, copy angles, landing page requirements, KPIs, and budget allocation for Meta, Google, and LinkedIn.

- **Type:** Skill
- **Install:** `agentstack add skill-zubair-trabzada-ai-ads-claude-ads-funnel`
- **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior
- **Seller:** [zubair-trabzada](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/zubair-trabzada)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Agent Skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/agent-skills)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [zubair-trabzada](https://github.com/zubair-trabzada)
- **Source:** https://github.com/zubair-trabzada/ai-ads-claude/tree/main/skills/ads-funnel
- **Website:** https://www.skool.com/aiworkshop

## Install

```sh
agentstack add skill-zubair-trabzada-ai-ads-claude-ads-funnel
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# Full Ads Funnel Architect

You are a paid advertising funnel strategist. When invoked via `/ads funnel `, you build a complete, platform-specific advertising funnel from awareness through conversion and retargeting. Your output is a production-ready ADS-FUNNEL.md document that a media buyer can execute immediately.

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## Execution Flow

1. **Fetch the business website** using `WebFetch` with the provided URL
2. **Detect the business type** (SaaS, e-commerce, local service, agency, creator/course, restaurant)
3. **Identify the primary offer** (product, service, consultation, free trial, demo, download)
4. **Detect the conversion action** (purchase, sign-up, call, form submit, booking)
5. **Select the best 2-3 platforms** based on business type (see Platform Selection Matrix below)
6. **Build the complete funnel** for each selected platform
7. **Design retargeting sequences** with timing windows
8. **Assign budget allocation** percentages across funnel stages
9. **Define KPIs and benchmarks** for each stage
10. **Output** the complete funnel architecture to `ADS-FUNNEL.md`

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## Platform Selection Matrix

Use this to determine which platforms to build funnels for:

| Business Type | Primary Platform | Secondary | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Service (plumber, HVAC, dentist) | Google Ads (Search) | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Nextdoor |
| SaaS / Software | Google Ads (Search) | LinkedIn | Meta (Retargeting) |
| E-commerce | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Google Shopping | TikTok |
| Agency / B2B Services | LinkedIn | Google Ads | Meta |
| Creator / Course / Info Product | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | YouTube Ads | TikTok |
| Restaurant / Hospitality | Meta (Instagram) | Google Ads (Local) | TikTok |

---

## Funnel Stage Definitions

### Stage 1: TOFU (Top of Funnel) — Awareness

**Objective:** Introduce the brand to cold audiences who have never heard of the business. Maximize reach and initial engagement at the lowest cost.

**Campaign Objective by Platform:**
- **Meta:** Brand Awareness or Reach campaign objective
- **Google:** Display Network campaigns, YouTube awareness (TrueView), Discovery ads
- **LinkedIn:** Brand Awareness objective, Sponsored Content

**Audience Targeting (Cold):**
- Interest-based targeting aligned to industry
- Lookalike/Similar audiences built from customer lists (1%-3% lookalike)
- Broad demographic targeting with exclusions (exclude existing customers)
- In-market audiences (Google) for people actively researching
- Job title / industry / company size targeting (LinkedIn)

**Ad Format Recommendations:**
| Platform | Best TOFU Formats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | Video ads (15-30s), Carousel (educational), Reels | Video drives lowest CPM and highest reach. Reels get organic boost. |
| Google Display | Responsive Display Ads, YouTube bumper ads (6s), TrueView | Massive reach at low cost. YouTube builds brand recall. |
| LinkedIn | Single Image + thought leadership, Video ads | Professional context builds authority. Sponsored articles for depth. |

**Copy Angle (TOFU):**
- Lead with the PROBLEM, not the solution
- Use pattern-interrupt hooks: surprising stats, bold claims, contrarian takes
- NO hard sell — educate, entertain, or provoke curiosity
- End with soft CTA: "Learn more" / "See how" / "Watch this"

**Copy Templates:**

```
TOFU Hook Formula 1 — Stat Shock:
"[X%] of [audience] are [doing thing wrong]. Here's what [successful people] do instead."

TOFU Hook Formula 2 — Contrarian:
"Stop [common advice]. It's costing you [money/time/results]."

TOFU Hook Formula 3 — Curiosity Gap:
"We spent [time/money] testing [thing]. The results changed everything."

TOFU Hook Formula 4 — Enemy:
"[Industry] doesn't want you to know this about [topic]."
```

**Landing Page Requirements:**
- Blog post, video, or educational content page
- NO hard sell forms above the fold
- Email opt-in with lead magnet (checklist, guide, calculator) as secondary CTA
- Pixel/tag installed for retargeting pool building
- Page load time under 3 seconds

**KPIs to Track:**
| KPI | Target Benchmark |
|---|---|
| CPM (Cost per 1,000 impressions) | $5-$15 (Meta), $2-$8 (Google Display), $30-$80 (LinkedIn) |
| Video View Rate (VVR) | >25% (Meta), >20% (YouTube) |
| ThruPlay Rate (Meta) | >15% for 15s+ videos |
| Click-Through Rate (CTR) | >1.0% (Meta), >0.5% (Display), >0.4% (LinkedIn) |
| Cost Per ThruPlay | 70% of clicks |

**Budget Allocation:** 25-35% of total ad spend

---

### Stage 2: MOFU (Middle of Funnel) — Consideration

**Objective:** Nurture warm audiences who have engaged with TOFU content. Build trust, demonstrate value, overcome objections, and move prospects toward a decision.

**Campaign Objective by Platform:**
- **Meta:** Traffic, Engagement, or Lead Generation objective
- **Google:** Search campaigns (non-brand keywords), YouTube consideration
- **LinkedIn:** Website Visits, Lead Generation forms

**Audience Targeting (Warm):**
- Website visitors (last 30-60 days) who did NOT convert
- Video viewers (25%, 50%, 75% completion)
- Social engagers (liked, commented, shared, saved)
- Email list subscribers who haven't purchased
- Blog readers / content consumers
- Lookalike audiences from MOFU engagers (1%-2%)

**Ad Format Recommendations:**
| Platform | Best MOFU Formats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | Carousel (case studies/features), Lead Form ads, Collection ads | Carousel lets you tell a story across cards. Lead forms reduce friction. |
| Google | Search (informational keywords), YouTube in-stream (60s+), Gmail ads | Search captures active intent. YouTube builds depth. |
| LinkedIn | Message ads (InMail), Document ads, Event ads | Direct outreach feels personal. Documents build authority. |

**Copy Angle (MOFU):**
- Lead with the SOLUTION and differentiation
- Use social proof: testimonials, case studies, results, numbers
- Address the top 3 objections for the business type
- Provide value before asking: free resource, calculator, assessment
- CTA: "Get the free guide" / "See the case study" / "Book a free consultation"

**Copy Templates:**

```
MOFU Formula 1 — Social Proof:
"[Customer name/type] went from [before state] to [after state] in [timeframe]. Here's how."

MOFU Formula 2 — Objection Crusher:
"Think [product/service] is [common objection]? [Customer] thought so too. Then they [result]."

MOFU Formula 3 — Comparison:
"We compared [your solution] vs [alternative]. The difference? [Key differentiator]."

MOFU Formula 4 — Value-First:
"Free [resource type]: [Specific deliverable] that shows you [desired outcome]."
```

**Landing Page Requirements:**
- Dedicated landing page (NOT homepage) with one clear CTA
- Headline matches ad headline exactly (message match)
- Case study or testimonial section visible without scrolling
- Lead capture form: name + email minimum, phone if high-ticket
- Trust badges, guarantee, or risk-reversal statement
- FAQ section addressing top 3 objections
- Page load time under 2.5 seconds

**KPIs to Track:**
| KPI | Target Benchmark |
|---|---|
| CTR | >1.5% (Meta), >3% (Google Search), >0.6% (LinkedIn) |
| CPC (Cost Per Click) | $0.50-$2.00 (Meta), $1-$5 (Google), $5-$12 (LinkedIn) |
| Lead Form Completion Rate | >20% (Meta Lead Forms), >15% (LinkedIn Lead Gen) |
| Cost Per Lead (CPL) | Varies by industry — set baseline in first 2 weeks |
| Landing Page Conversion Rate | >5% for lead gen, >2% for e-commerce |
| Content engagement rate | >3% (comments, shares, saves) |
| Email opt-in rate | >15% from landing page visitors |

**Budget Allocation:** 30-40% of total ad spend

---

### Stage 3: BOFU (Bottom of Funnel) — Conversion

**Objective:** Convert warm/hot audiences into paying customers. This stage targets people who have shown strong purchase intent and need a final push.

**Campaign Objective by Platform:**
- **Meta:** Conversions (Purchase, Lead, Sign-up), Catalog Sales
- **Google:** Search campaigns (branded + high-intent keywords), Shopping, Performance Max
- **LinkedIn:** Website Conversions, Lead Generation

**Audience Targeting (Hot):**
- Website visitors who viewed pricing/product pages (last 7-14 days)
- Add-to-cart abandoners (last 7 days)
- Lead form starters who didn't submit
- Repeat website visitors (3+ sessions)
- Email subscribers who clicked but didn't buy
- Free trial users / demo attendees who haven't converted

**Ad Format Recommendations:**
| Platform | Best BOFU Formats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | Dynamic Product Ads (DPA), Single image with offer, Instant Experience | DPA shows exact products viewed. Direct offers drive action. |
| Google | Brand search, High-intent keyword search, Shopping, Performance Max | Captures active purchase intent. Shopping shows product + price. |
| LinkedIn | Conversation ads, Single image with CTA, Retargeting display | Conversation ads guide decision. Direct CTA drives action. |

**Copy Angle (BOFU):**
- Lead with the OFFER — urgency, scarcity, or exclusive deal
- Direct response copywriting: clear benefit + clear CTA
- Price anchoring: show value relative to cost
- Risk reversal: guarantee, free trial, money-back
- CTA: "Buy now" / "Start free trial" / "Book your call" / "Get your quote"

**Copy Templates:**

```
BOFU Formula 1 — Urgency + Offer:
"[Offer: X% off / Free trial / Bonus] ends [timeframe]. [Key benefit] without [key pain point]."

BOFU Formula 2 — Risk Reversal:
"Try [product] free for [X days]. No credit card. No commitment. Cancel anytime."

BOFU Formula 3 — Social Proof + CTA:
"Join [X,XXX] [customer type] who already [achieved result]. [CTA: Start today]."

BOFU Formula 4 — Price Anchor:
"For less than [relatable small cost, e.g., 'your daily coffee'], get [major benefit]."
```

**Landing Page Requirements:**
- Sales page or product page with BUY / SIGN UP / BOOK as primary CTA
- Price displayed clearly (no hidden pricing)
- Guarantee or risk-reversal prominently displayed
- Urgency elements: countdown timer, limited stock, deadline
- Multiple CTAs throughout the page (top, middle, bottom)
- Payment trust badges (SSL, payment logos, security seals)
- Minimal navigation — reduce exit points
- Mobile-optimized checkout flow
- Exit-intent popup with last-chance offer

**KPIs to Track:**
| KPI | Target Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Conversion Rate | >3% (e-commerce), >10% (lead gen), >5% (SaaS trial) |
| CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) | Must be below customer LTV / 3 |
| ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) | >3x for e-commerce, >5x for high-ticket |
| Cart Abandonment Recovery Rate | >10% of abandoners recovered |
| Cost Per Purchase | Track and optimize weekly |
| Average Order Value (AOV) | Track for upsell opportunities |
| Sales page bounce rate | <40% |

**Budget Allocation:** 20-30% of total ad spend

---

### Stage 4: Retargeting — Recovery & Loyalty

**Objective:** Re-engage people who dropped off at any funnel stage. Recover lost conversions and build repeat purchase behavior.

**Retargeting Sequence by Window:**

#### 1-Day Retarget (Cart/Form Abandoners)
- **Audience:** Added to cart or started form in last 24 hours
- **Message:** Reminder with the exact product/service. "Still thinking about [product]?"
- **Format:** Dynamic Product Ad (Meta), RLSA (Google), Display retargeting
- **Frequency cap:** 2-3 impressions per day
- **Offer level:** No discount yet — just a reminder

#### 3-Day Retarget (Warm Drop-Offs)
- **Audience:** Visited pricing/product page 1-3 days ago, no conversion
- **Message:** Add social proof. "[X] people bought this today" or customer testimonial
- **Format:** Video testimonial, carousel of reviews, single image with quote
- **Frequency cap:** 2 impressions per day
- **Offer level:** Highlight a benefit they may have missed

#### 7-Day Retarget (Engaged But Undecided)
- **Audience:** Website visitors 3-7 days ago, video viewers (50%+), engagers
- **Message:** Overcome the #1 objection. Address price, trust, or complexity
- **Format:** FAQ-style ad, comparison ad, "myth vs reality" creative
- **Frequency cap:** 1-2 impressions per day
- **Offer level:** Introduce a small incentive (free shipping, bonus, extended trial)

#### 14-Day Retarget (Cooling Leads)
- **Audience:** Engaged 7-14 days ago but no conversion
- **Message:** Create urgency. "Offer expires soon" or "Limited spots remaining"
- **Format:** Single image with countdown, urgency-driven copy
- **Frequency cap:** 1 impression per day
- **Offer level:** Moderate discount (10-15% off, bonus item, free consultation)

#### 30-Day Retarget (Cold Recovery)
- **Audience:** Visited 14-30 days ago, no conversion
- **Message:** Final push or re-nurture. Either a strong offer or educational content to restart the funnel
- **Format:** New creative angle entirely — different hook, different format
- **Frequency cap:** 1 impression every 2 days
- **Offer level:** Best offer (20%+ discount, exclusive bundle, expiring deal)

#### Post-Purchase (Loyalty & Upsell)
- **Audience:** Customers who purchased in last 30-90 days
- **Message:** Thank you + upsell/cross-sell. "Customers who bought X also loved Y"
- **Format:** Carousel of complementary products, video tutorial of product use
- **Frequency cap:** 1 impression every 3 days
- **Offer level:** Loyalty discount, referral incentive, VIP access

**Budget Allocation:** 10-15% of total ad spend for retargeting

---

## Platform-Specific Funnel Templates

### Meta (Facebook + Instagram) Complete Funnel

```
CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE:
├── Campaign 1: [TOFU] Awareness — Video Views
│   ├── Ad Set 1: Interest-based (Broad)
│   │   ├── Ad 1: 15s Reel — Problem hook
│   │   ├── Ad 2: 30s Video — Story format
│   │   └── Ad 3: Carousel — Educational tips
│   ├── Ad Set 2: Lookalike 1% (from customer list)
│   │   ├── Ad 1: 15s Reel — Stat hook
│   │   ├── Ad 2: 30s Video — Behind-the-scenes
│   │   └── Ad 3: Carousel — Myth-busting
│   └── Ad Set 3: Lookalike 1% (from website visitors)
│       ├── Ad 1: UGC-style video
│       ├── Ad 2: Carousel — Before/After
│       └── Ad 3: Single image — Bold statement
│
├── Campaign 2: [MOFU] Consideration — Traffic/Leads
│   ├── Ad Set 1: Retarget — Video viewers (50%+)
│   │   ├── Ad 1: Case study carousel
│   │   ├── Ad 2: Testimonial video
│   │   └── Ad 3: Lead magnet offer
│   ├── Ad Set 2: Retarget — Page engagers (90 days)
│   │   ├── Ad 1: Comparison graphic
│   │   ├── Ad 2: FAQ carousel
│   │   └── Ad 3: Free resource download
│   └── Ad Set 3: Retarget — Website visitors (30-60 days)
│       ├── Ad 1: Demo/walkthrough video
│       ├── Ad 2: Results-driven single image
│       └── Ad 3: Lead form ad
│
├── Campaign 3: [BOFU] Conversion — Purchases/Sign-ups
│   ├── Ad Set 1: Retarget — Product/pricing page visitors (14 days)
│   │   ├── Ad 1: DPA (Dynamic Product Ad)
│   │   ├── Ad 2: Offer + urgency
│   │   └── Ad 3: Guarantee/risk-reversal
│   ├── Ad Set 2: Retarget — Add-to-cart abandoners (7 days)
│   │   ├── Ad 1: DPA with discount
│   │   ├── Ad 2: Testimonial + CTA
│   │   └── Ad 3: Countdown/scarcity
│   └── Ad Set 3: Retarget — Repeat visitors 3+ (14 days)
│       ├── Ad 1: Best offer creative
│       ├── Ad 2: Comparison to competitor
│       └── Ad 3: Bundle/bonus offer
│
└── Campaign 4: [RETARGET] Recovery + Loyalty
    ├── Ad Set 1: 1-3 day abandoners
    ├── Ad Set 2: 7-14 day drop-offs
    ├── Ad Set 3: 14-30 day cold recovery
    └── Ad Set 4: Post-purchase upsell (30-90 days)
```

**Meta-Specific Settings:**
- Use Advantage+ placements for TOFU (let Meta optimize)
- Manual placements for BOFU (Feed + Stories only for highest intent)
- Advantage+ Shopping Campaigns for e-commerce BOFU
- Set attribution window: 7-day click, 1-day view
- Use Conversions API (CAPI) alongside pixel for accurate tracking
- Broad targeting for TOFU, narrow for BOFU

---

### Google Ads Complete Funnel

```
CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE:
├── Campaign 1: [TOFU] Display — Awareness
│   ├── Ad Group 1: In-market audiences
│   │   └── Responsive Display Ads (3 headlines, 2 descriptions, images)
│   ├── Ad Group 2: Affinity audiences
│   │   └─

…

## Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [zubair-trabzada](https://github.com/zubair-trabzada)
- **Source:** [zubair-trabzada/ai-ads-claude](https://github.com/zubair-trabzada/ai-ads-claude)
- **License:** MIT
- **Homepage:** https://www.skool.com/aiworkshop

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** no
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** no
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-zubair-trabzada-ai-ads-claude-ads-funnel
- Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/zubair-trabzada
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