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Creative Best Practices

Follow these creative best practices to improve engagement, click-through rates, and conversion performance when running ads with Kyrios AI Ads Manager.

Updated over 3 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this guide if you are:

  • Creating or uploading ad creatives into Kyrios AI Ads Manager

  • Running Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads or multi-platform campaigns

  • Seeing low engagement, poor CTR, or weak conversion rates

  • Allowing the AI Ads Manager to test and optimize creatives automatically

Asset Selection Best Practices

Choose Assets That Work Well Together

  • You can upload up to 10 creative assets (images or videos) per campaign.

  • Prioritize quality over quantity.

  • Two strong, high-performing assets usually outperform many average ones.

  • If you have limited visuals, you can combine:

    • Multiple headlines

    • Primary text variations

    • Descriptions

This gives the AI more combinations to test without sacrificing visual quality.

Call-to-Action (CTA) Optimization

Use Multiple Call-to-Action Buttons

  • Test different CTA buttons (e.g., Learn More, Book Now, Get Offer).

  • The AI Ads Manager will automatically evaluate which CTA drives the best results.

  • Align the CTA with the next logical step in your funnel.

Example:
If the ad leads to a booking page, test Book Now vs. Schedule Call.

Audience & Tracking Alignment

Reach the Right People With Tracking Enabled

  • Always connect ads to tracking tools such as the Meta Pixel.

  • Tracking allows the AI to:

    • Learn who converts

    • Optimize delivery toward high-intent users

    • Improve cost per lead or sale over time

Without tracking, optimization is limited to surface-level engagement data.

Text & Messaging Guidelines

Keep Text Short and Clear

  • Users scroll quickly through:

    • Facebook Feed & Stories

    • Instagram Feed, Stories, and Explore

  • Use concise, skimmable copy.

  • Focus on one clear message per ad.

Avoid long paragraphs or multiple competing ideas.

Image Design Best Practices

Use a Single Point of Focus

  • Design images with one clear visual subject.

  • Avoid clutter, small text, or multiple focal points.

  • The goal is instant recognition while scrolling.

Add Motion to Increase Visibility

  • Motion-based creatives often outperform static images.

  • Consider:

    • Short animations

    • Looping clips

    • Time-lapse visuals

Free or commonly used tools include:

  • Hyperlapse

  • Boomerang

  • Legend

  • Videoshop

  • Adobe Photoshop Express

  • Adobe Spark

Text Placement Rules

Avoid Heavy Text on Images

  • Do not rely on large blocks of text inside images.

  • Instead, use:

    • Primary text

    • Headlines

    • Descriptions

  • Light text overlays are acceptable if minimal and readable.

This helps maintain clarity and compliance across platforms.

Video Creative Best Practices

Capture Attention in the First Few Seconds

  • Place your most compelling visual or message in the first 3–5 seconds.

  • Show brand identity early so viewers remember you.

  • Reinforce branding again at the end of the video.

Keep Videos Short

  • Recommended length: 15 seconds or less.

  • Shorter videos typically retain attention better and reduce drop-off.

Design for Sound Off (Enhance for Sound On)

  • Many users watch ads without sound.

  • Ensure your video works without audio by:

    • Using captions

    • Showing clear visual storytelling

    • Adding on-screen text or graphics

Sound should enhance the experience, not be required to understand it.

Aspect Ratio & Placement Optimization

Choose the Right Aspect Ratio

  • Most users hold their phones vertically.

  • Vertical formats perform best for:

    • Facebook Feed & Stories

    • Instagram Feed, Stories, and Explore

Recommended formats:

  • 4:5 for feeds

  • 9:16 for stories and reels

The AI Ads Manager will test placements automatically, but starting with the correct format improves results.

Common Issues and Fixes

Low Engagement or CTR

  • Reduce text length

  • Improve first 3 seconds of video

  • Swap in a stronger primary image

  • Test a different CTA

High Spend With Low Conversions

  • Verify pixel or conversion tracking is active

  • Ensure ad messaging matches the landing page

  • Upload higher-quality assets for AI testing

Ads Approved but Underperforming

  • Add motion or video creatives

  • Replace generic stock images

  • Simplify visuals to one focal point

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