AdLinked

As the Founder & CEO of AdLinked, I lead a performance-driven marketing agency helping brands grow through LinkedIn and Meta platforms.

● I Specialize in:

➞ LinkedIn Growth & Ads
➞ Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Ads
➞ Full-Funnel Performance Marketing
➞ Content Strategy & Campaign Planning
➞ Creative Strategy for Ads

● What we do at AdLinked:

➞ Design and execute high-converting ad strategies tailored to every stage of the funnel.
➞ Leverage data-driven media buying to maximize ROI across platforms and scale efficiently.
➞ Build platform-native content strategies that resonate with target audiences.
➞ Drive audience growth and engagement through personalized, strategic campaigns.

● My role:

➞ Lead overall strategy, creative direction, and performance optimization.
➞ Act as a Creative Strategist & Director to align ad creatives with business goals and audience psychology.
➞ Work directly with clients to build marketing systems that don’t just convert but compound over time

We're not just another agency, we're your performance partner.

Founder & CEO

LinkedIn & Meta

For the past 5 years, I have partnered with various brands and businesses across industries, including e-commerce, real State, and technology. 

My role involved crafting and executing strategic Facebook and Google Ad campaigns, optimizing media buying strategies, and developing creative strategies that aligns with brand's goals. 

Through data-driven strategies, I successfully increased ROAS, reduced acquisition costs, and boosted overall brand visibility.

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔:

1. Successfully improved ROAS for one of the Skincare brands from 3 to 8 over a 6-month period, significantly boosting the return on ad spend.

2. Scaled monthly ad spend by 10x multiple times while maintaining profitability, allowing the brands to effectively reach a broader audience and drive growth.

3. Scaled couple of brand's monthly revenue from 1M to 10M, maintaining a strong ROAS and ensuring consistent profitability during the scaling process.

4. Achieved a significant reduction in Cost Per Result over a 4-week period, enhancing overall campaigns efficiency and maximizing budget utilization.

5. Developed and implemented innovative creative strategies that significantly increased engagement and conversion rates, leading to a more loyal customer base and overall skyrocketing the conversions.

6. Provided comprehensive copywriting services that aligned with the brand’s voice, resulting in messaging that resonated with the target audience and drove higher conversions.

𝑫𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅.

Social Media Marketing Specialist

Want 3× ROI from LinkedIn & Meta without burning budget?
I partner with CEOs, Founders, DTC Brands & Agencies to turn ads and content into revenue machines achieving real growth in just 90 days.

How I Help:

• Meta & LinkedIn Ads:
↳ Create, optimize and scale Meta & LinkedIn ad campaigns to get the best return on ad spend (ROAS).
↳ Craft high‑converting ad creatives and scripts that drive action.

• Content Marketing & Personal Branding
↳ Craft and execute content marketing strategies that magnetize your ideal audience.
↳ Write clear, compelling content and stories that makes your brand stand out.
↳ Refine your messaging and strategy to cut through the noise.
↳ Help you build your personal brand with stories that connect.

• LinkedIn Coaching & Ghostwriting
↳ 1:1 LinkedIn coaching and group training to grow your audience.
↳ Ghostwrite posts and articles that show your authority and voice.

Why It Works?

• Data‑Driven Testing
↳ Simple experiments that unlock growth fast.
↳ Every strategy backed by analytics & A/B testing.

• Integrated Strategy
↳ Ads, content, and branding aligned for peak performance.

• Rapid Impact
↳ Most clients see 2–3× growth in leads, sales, or influence within 60–90 days.

• Proven Track Record
↳ 100+ brands from agencies and DTC to real estate and coaching have doubled or tripled ROI under my guidance.

Results I’ve Delivered:

• 3× ROI in 90 days for digital marketing agencies through optimized LinkedIn & Meta ad funnels.
• 5× ROAS for a DTC brand via targeted Meta Ads campaigns.
• 4× more qualified leads for a real estate firm on LinkedIn.
• 30% higher engagement & 50% lower ad costs for DTC Brands & Services based Businesses.
• Mentored 30+ coaches (fitness, course creators) to publish top‑performing LinkedIn thought leadership.

👉 Ready to make LinkedIn & Meta your top revenue channels?

DM me today or book a Consultation to get started.

14,000 followers. Wow.
I just want to say THANK YOU 🙏

To everyone who:

→ Supported me from day one.
→ Cheered me when I was experimenting.
→ Loved my content, engaged with comments, DMs & likes.

This community means the world. 💙
It’s everything anyone could ask for.

But we’re not stopping here. 
Let’s set a new target together:
25K by the end of 2025.

I’ll keep sharing the most practical, no-fluff insights on:
✅ LinkedIn Growth
✅ Meta Ads Mastery
✅ Content & Client Acquisition

And together we’ll grow beyond numbers into impact, authority & results.

Thank you again for being part of this journey. 
👉 Let’s keep building, learning, and winning together.

Salman Munir

CEO @ AdLinked | Generated $15M+ in Sales for DTC Ecom & Service-Based Brands Via Paid Ads | Top 1% LinkedIn & Meta Ads Expert (Favikon) | Strategic Consultant & Mentor to 100+ Brands & Marketers

How I Got to the Top and Why It Wasn’t Luck!!

When the “Top Professionals Redefining Pakistan” list came out and my name was on it, I didn’t celebrate right away.

Because I knew how much had to break before things started working.

→ I’ve seen ad accounts tank overnight.
→ Campaigns that once printed money stop converting after a single Meta update.
→ Clients lose faith.
→ Teams burn out.

But that’s exactly where expertise is built in chaos, not comfort.

Here’s the reality no one tells you:

→ Reaching the “top” isn’t about consistency alone.
→ It’s about pattern recognition under pressure.

For me, that meant:

✅ Learning what breaks Meta’s learning phase (and how to rebuild it fast).
✅ Turning low-performing LinkedIn profiles into conversion engines.
✅ Scaling $15M+ in client revenue by mastering psychology, not just media buying.
✅ Mentoring 100+ marketers to think like strategists, not operators.

→ Because technical skills get you in the game
→ But strategic thinking keeps you in it.

What separates the top 1% from the rest:

→ They measure what matters. Most chase ROAS. 
→ The top 1% track trust velocity, how fast audiences go from cold to converted.

They simplify. The more complex your system, the easier it is to break.

They adapt weekly. Algorithms evolve faster than your ego.
Stay humble, keep testing.

They teach what they learn. Sharing your process compounds authority.
This recognition isn’t a finish line.

It’s a reminder: Pakistan’s digital talent is rising quietly, strategically, and globally.
We’re not waiting for permission anymore.

The next chapter?
Helping more brands, founders, and marketers turn systems into success stories.

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Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
👉 Follow me for advanced breakdowns on Meta Ads, LinkedIn strategy, and brand positioning.

Learn from someone who’s still in the arena, not just talking about it.

🚨 Big Collaboration Alert 🚨

I’ve teamed up with Kamran Munir to bring you something powerful.

We’re combining LinkedIn profile strategy + Meta Ads expertise into one simple formula:

Profile → Profit.

Tomorrow, we’re dropping a full carousel guide that shows exactly how to turn your LinkedIn into a revenue machine.

Stay tuned 👀
And make sure to follow me & Kamran Munir so you don’t miss it.

Meta Ads Showing to the Wrong Audience? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It)

A travel company messaged me recently:

“Our Meta Ads are getting trash leads. Most of them are totally irrelevant. We’re targeting properly, but the audience feels wrong.”

If you’ve ever faced this, you’re not alone.
And no, it’s not just “bad targeting.”

Here’s the truth:

Meta doesn’t show your ads to who you want, it shows them to who it thinks will act.
If your system teaches it the wrong behavior, you’ll keep attracting the wrong crowd.

Here’s how to fix it (step by step):

1. Fix Your Conversion Signal (Most Important)

Meta follows your signals, not your dreams.

If you’re optimizing for “Leads” but your form is too easy to fill, you’re training Meta to find cheap form fillers, not qualified travelers.

✅ Add friction, longer forms or qualifying questions
✅ Track post-lead quality (via Offline Conversions / API)
✅ Optimize for High-Intent Leads (custom conversion)

The better your signal = the better your audience becomes.

2. Narrow by Behavior, Not Interests

Interests ≠ Intent.

Instead of “Travel Lovers” or “Vacation,” try behaviors that match buyers:
✅ Engaged Shoppers (Meta filter)
✅ Frequent International Travelers
✅ Lookalikes from high LTV clients

Behavior > Demographics > Interests.

3. Feed Meta Clean Data

If your pixel can’t see clearly, it can’t optimize smartly.

✅ Use CAPI + Pixel (proper deduplication)
✅ Push value data for better event ranking
✅ Verify Event Match Quality > 8

Poor data = poor delivery = poor leads.

4. Audit Your Ad Creative

You attract what you show.

If your ad looks like a generic “budget trip”, you’ll get budget leads.

✅ Showcase your best packages
✅ Use visuals that reflect your target audience
✅ Write copy that filters (“For families planning Europe trips in 2025”)

Your creative = your first layer of qualification.

5. Split-Test by Funnel Intent

Not every clicker is a buyer, guide them.

Run TOF ads (awareness) → retarget MOF (education) → close BOF (offers).
This funnel filters curiosity from commitment.

If every ad is BOF, you’re shouting at strangers.

6. Monitor Lead Quality Feedback Loop

Don’t just count leads, score them.

✅ Tag leads as “Qualified” vs “Junk”
✅ Feed back via Conversions API
✅ Build lookalikes only from qualified conversions

Quality loops = better delivery over time.

The Big Picture:
If your ads are hitting the wrong people, don’t blame the algorithm.
Train it.

Meta listens but only to your data, creative, and intent.

Start optimizing for the right action, and you’ll start attracting the right people.

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Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
👉 Follow me for next-level Meta Ads strategy. I break every update into actionable steps, not jargon.

Meta Ads vs Google Ads! Which One Actually Wins in 2025?

Every founder asks this.
Every marketer debates it.
Every agency runs both, few actually use them right.

Let’s settle this once and for all...

First, understand the psychology:

Google Ads = people who already know what they want.
Meta Ads = people who don’t yet know they want it.

That’s why comparing them 1:1 is like comparing a hunter vs a fisherman.
Both can feed you but only if you use the right bait at the right time.

Meta Ads: The Demand Creator
Best for: DTC Brands | Courses | Service Offers

✅ Pros:

→ Insane scalability when creative hits
→ CPMs cheaper (in most industries)
→ Visual storytelling = higher emotional connection
→ Advanced algorithm (CAPI + Pixel) learns behavior fast

⚠️ Cons:

→ Cold traffic isn’t ready to buy
→ Needs strong creative strategy + nurture funnel
→ Quality control (wrong audience / form fillers) if setup is weak

Meta doesn’t chase intent, it builds it.

Google Ads: The Demand Catcher
Best for: High-intent Services | Local Businesses | Niche Products

✅ Pros:

→ Captures buyers with existing intent
→ Predictable ROI for bottom-funnel offers
→ Search = strong buying signals
→ Easier to attribute + measure intent

⚠️ Cons:

→ Cost per click (CPC) rising every year
→ Creative = less differentiation
→ Not ideal for brand discovery or education

Google doesn’t convince, it converts.

The Real Game = Integration
Smart brands don’t choose one, they sequence both.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Run Meta to create demand

→ Cold audience sees UGC + education
→ Retarget engaged users

Step 2: Retarget on Google

→ Capture warm traffic searching brand/offer
→ Bid on branded & solution keywords

Step 3: Close with consistency

→ Sync ad messaging, landing pages, and creative hooks across platforms

Meta builds interest. Google seals deals.

Real-World Data (From Our Clients)

→ Blended ROAS: 3.7× (Meta + Google vs 2.1× single channel)
→ CAC dropped 29% with cross-platform retargeting
→ Conversion rate uplift: +42% when using consistent creative messaging

The Verdict

→ Use Meta to make noise.
→ Use Google to make money.
→ Use both to build momentum.

Don’t let platforms compete. Let them complete each other.

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Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
Follow me for no-fluff performance marketing breakdowns. I turn Meta & Google chaos into systems that scale profitably.

How to Get 10X More Comments on Your Ads (Free Engagement Hack)

After generating $15M+ in sales with Meta Ads, I’ve learned something simple:

Comments = Conversions.
More discussion on your ads tells the algorithm your content matters.

Here’s how to spark way more comments without spending extra:

1. Start With a Bold, Relatable Hook

→ Ask a question or make a controversial statement.
→ Why: Curiosity and opinions drive responses.

2. Seed the First Few Comments Yourself

→ Post 2-3 thoughtful comments from your brand account or team.
→ Why: An empty comment section discourages others.

3. Reply Quickly and Personally

→ Answer commenters by name and ask follow-ups.
→ Why: Active threads boost visibility and encourage others to join.

4. Use Micro-Calls to Action in Your Copy

→ End your ad with: “What’s your take?” or “Tag a friend who’d agree.”
→ Why: Direct invitations can double engagement.

5. Highlight Top Comments in Stories or Posts

→ Show you value the conversation.
→ Why: Recognition motivates even more participation.

The algorithm loves active ads.
Your future customers love seeing real conversations.

Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
👉 Follow me for more Meta Ads hacks that turn clicks into community and sales.

Why Short-Form Video Ads Are Dominating Right Now

Everywhere you scroll, short-form video ads are winning.

And it’s not just a “trend”, it’s data-backed evolution in how users consume, retain, and convert.

Here’s what the numbers say 👇

✅ Users retain 95% of a message from video vs only 10% from text.
✅ 85% of Meta’s top-performing ads are now under 20 seconds.
✅ Scroll attention drops 68% after the first 3 seconds, speed is the new creative currency.

But why is short-form dominating?
Here are 5 reasons your next winning ad probably won’t cross 30 seconds 👇

1. Attention is Shorter Than Ever:

→ People scroll 300 feet of feed daily (Meta data).
→ That’s 30 stories worth of content in one thumb.

Your ad has 1.7 seconds to earn a second look.
Short-form fits this behavior, fast hooks, clear payoffs.

Pro tip: Open with a pattern interrupt → sound, text, or motion that snaps attention instantly.

2. Platforms Prioritize Motion:

→ Meta, TikTok, and Reels all reward dynamic formats.
→ Short-form = more placements, cheaper reach.

Static ads still work but motion now gets 30-40% lower CPMs on average.

Pro tip: Add subtle motion or UGC-style cuts even to static-heavy concepts. “Movement = attention.”

3. Fast Storytelling Builds Trust:

→ Short-form forces clarity.
→ You can’t hide behind fluff or slow intros.

The best-performing videos follow the 3-Act Formula:
Hook → Problem/Solution → CTA

Pro tip: Every second must earn its place. If it doesn’t move the story forward, cut it.

4. They’re Perfect for Creative Iteration:

→ You can produce 10 short-form variations in the time of 1 polished long-form.
→ That’s 10x faster testing → 10x faster learnings → 10x better performance.

In the Andromeda era, creative velocity = algorithm trust.

Pro tip: Think “portfolio” not “hero.” The winner is found by iteration, not prediction.

5. They Convert Like Crazy (When Paired With the Right Funnel):

→ Short-form is the top of your funnel, it earns curiosity.
→ Pair it with strong retargeting sequences.

Pro tip: Treat short-form like a series, not a one-off ad. You’re building narrative familiarity, not just impressions.

Big Picture:
Short-form isn’t killing long-form. It’s the gateway to it.
Hook fast → build trust → retarget deeper.

If you’re not testing UGC-style, 15-20s formats, you’re paying more for less attention.

Follow me for next-level Meta Ads strategy & breakdowns of the creative systems driving 7-figure results.

Shaky Meta Ads Results in September? 
Here’s What You Should Do After the Andromeda Update 👇

If your CPMs are up, CTRs are down, and ROAS looks like it’s falling off a cliff, you’re not alone.

After the Andromeda update, a lot of media buyers are seeing instability.
But this is not the time to panic.
It’s time to strategically optimize.

Here’s what you should actually do in this crisis: 

1. Descale, Don’t Delete

→ When performance drops, don’t kill campaigns that had previous data.
→ Instead, scale down budgets 30-40%.
→ Let the system re-learn at a lower cost per impression.
→ Meta’s machine learning needs stability, not shock.

2. Stop Bleeding Budget

→ If your cost per result jumps 50%+, pause scaling.
→ Move spend toward warm audiences & remarketing loops.
→ Now’s not the time for broad testing, it’s time to protect ROAS.

3. Optimize, Don’t Close

→ Closing a campaign resets learning data.

Instead, refresh:
→ Creative: Try static visuals or UGC-style videos.
→ Placement: Test Advantage+ Placements with exclusions.
→ Bidding: Shift from lowest cost to cost cap if volatility is high.

4. Diversify Your Signals (Pro Tip)

The Andromeda update heavily favors first-party data.
→ Strengthen your pixel + Conversions API setup.
→ Feed high-quality events (purchases, leads, content views).
→ Use CRM-based lookalikes to stabilize delivery.

5. Audit Attribution Windows

→ Check if your attribution switched from 7-day click to 1-day.
→ Many brands saw data dip only because the reporting window shrank not performance.
→ Always align ROAS tracking to reality.

6. Watch Frequency, Not Just ROAS

→ If frequency > 3.5 and CTR < 0.8%, your audience is fatigued.
→ Duplicate your top performer with fresh creative.
→ Fresh eyes = fresh conversions.

Big Picture:
→ The best media buyers aren’t panicking.
→ They’re adapting faster than the algorithm shifts.

If your system is solid, this is just turbulence not a crash.

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Most LinkedIn profiles are silent revenue killers.

Here’s the data nobody talks about:

• 79% of B2B buyers research LinkedIn before making a decision.
• 3 out of 4 people judge credibility by visuals before reading a single word.
• Yet, more than 60% of profiles use generic banners & weak messaging, leaking leads daily.

→ If your profile sucks, your ads aren’t bringing customers.
They’re just buying rejection faster.

This is exactly what we set out to fix in our latest collaboration.

We built a simple system:
Profile + Ads = Revenue Machine

Here’s what it looked like in action:

✅ Profile visuals designed like landing pages (not CVs).
✅ Messaging aligned with ads = instant trust when people click through.
✅ Carousels crafted to educate AND sell (scroll-stoppers that nurture).
✅ Meta + LinkedIn campaigns optimized for ROI.

The results?

→ Engagement up 2.7x compared to previous campaigns.
→ Ad costs dropped 28% thanks to profile ad alignment.
→ Conversion rates lifted from 1.9% to 4.6%.
→ ROI within 30 days: 3.4x return on ad spend.

The big lesson:

Your profile is not just a profile.
It’s your trust currency. Ads are only the traffic source.

We’ll leave you with this:
→ Would your profile pass the “Revenue Machine Test”?

Special Thanks to Kamran Munir, Do Follow him as well. 💙

Revenue Machine

Stop Following Every Facebook Suggestion!!!
You’re not running a classroom. You’re running a business.

Every few days, Meta “suggests” something:

→ “Try Advantage+.”
→ “Increase your budget.”
→ “Add more ads.”
→ “Expand your audience.”

Here’s the truth:

→ These suggestions aren’t always wrong 
→ They’re just not personalized.

Meta’s suggestions are based on macro data, not your business model.

They’re designed to help Meta’s machine learn faster, not necessarily to grow your margins.

What Most Advertisers Miss:

Meta’s AI optimizes for platform goals, not your profitability.

So when you blindly accept suggestions:

❌ You expand audiences before your funnel is ready.
❌ You scale spend before signals are stable.
❌ You dilute creative testing before identifying winners.

In short, you train Meta, not your business.

What To Do Instead:

1. Analyze before applying.
→ Ask: Will this help my business or just feed more data to Meta?

2. Run controlled tests.
→ Try one suggestion in a sandbox campaign (low spend) before rolling out.

3. Prioritize your own signals.
→ A healthy pixel, clear objectives, and stable creative rotation outperform “quick fixes.”

4. Think long-term data, not short-term tweaks.
→ Every accepted suggestion changes your optimization map. Don’t do it impulsively.

Meta is your partner, not your boss.
The best advertisers use the algorithm, they don’t obey it.

→ I ignore 80% of Facebook’s suggestions and my clients still scale 2-3× faster.
→ Because strategy > shortcuts.

Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
Follow me for next-level Meta Ads frameworks that actually move the needle (not just please the algorithm).

How to Become a Cheetah on LinkedIn

Most people move like elephants here,
Slow. Heavy. Overthinking every step.

But growth on LinkedIn doesn’t reward the biggest.
It rewards the fastest learners.

If you want to grow here like a cheetah, here’s what you need to understand:

1. Speed ≠ Rushing. It’s Iteration.

• Cheetahs don’t run randomly, they sprint with focus.
• Same for LinkedIn.
• Post → measure → learn → adapt → repeat.
• You don’t need perfection, you need momentum.

2. Know When to Hunt

• Cheetahs don’t chase every target, they wait for the right one.
• Stop chasing trends and viral templates.
• Instead, hunt your ICP’s attention.
• Speak directly to their pain points, and you’ll never run out of reach.

3. Master Short Bursts

• A cheetah’s run lasts ~30 seconds, pure intensity.
• That’s how your content should hit:
→ One core idea
→ One strong hook
→ One practical takeaway

No fluff. Just velocity.

4. Stay Light

• You can’t outrun the algorithm carrying too much weight.
• Cut the unnecessary:
→ Complicated visuals
→ 8 hashtags
→ Overthinking metrics
Focus on clarity and consistency not complexity.

5. Build Endurance Between Sprints

• Even cheetahs rest to recover and plan their next move.
• You don’t have to post daily.
• You just need to come back sharper after every post.
• Because consistency is a form of speed most people underestimate.

LinkedIn growth isn’t about being the loudest.
It’s about being the smartest mover in the field.
The one who adapts faster than everyone else.

Move with purpose. Learn fast. Strike sharper.
That’s how you become a cheetah on LinkedIn.

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Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
Follow me for next-level strategies on LinkedIn growth, content systems, and Meta Ads.

(And sorry I was unavailable for the last 2 days. Travel + meetings had me on the move 🧳✈️)

“I’ve Been Burning Money on Meta Ads Like an Idiot.”
That’s what my client said during our first call.

I smiled because he wasn’t wrong.
He was burning money. But not for the reason he thought.

He blamed Meta.
The truth?
It wasn’t the platform, it was his process.

Here’s what I found in the first 20 minutes:

❌ 8 overlapping ad sets chasing the same audience
❌ CAPI wasn’t even connected (Pixel only)
❌ He paused campaigns during learning phase
❌ 90% of creative testing budget went to “variants” of the same ad

He didn’t have a strategy problem.
He had a signal and system problem.

So here’s how we fixed it:

1. Simplified Everything

We rebuilt the structure:
→ 1 campaign per objective
→ Broad targeting
→ Fewer ad sets (to boost learning signal)
Result? Delivery stabilized within 48 hours.

2. Rewired Tracking:

Connected Pixel + CAPI (deduped)
Pushed more identifiers (email, phone, click IDs)
Event Match Quality jumped from 5.2 → 8.3
That one change alone dropped CPA by 21%.

3. Built a Real Creative Engine:

I told him:
“You don’t need 50 ads. You need 10 different ones.”
We launched ads based on angles not variations.
✅ Problem/Solution
✅ Social Proof
✅ Price/Value
✅ Objection Busting
✅ Emotional Hook

Within 2 weeks, CTR climbed from 0.7% → 1.9%.

4. Switched from Panic to Process:

Instead of turning campaigns off when CPA rose,
we started diagnosing:
→ Check EMQ
→ Check creative fatigue
→ Check overlap
→ Only then adjust budgets or rebuild.

Because consistency doesn’t come from reacting, it comes from understanding.

30 days later:
→ 2.3x more qualified leads
→ 32% lower CPA
→ Confidence back, chaos gone

He didn’t become a better advertiser overnight.
He just stopped making emotional decisions with technical consequences.

And if you’re reading this thinking “I might be doing the same…”
you probably are and that’s okay.

The fix isn’t to spend less.
It’s to spend smarter.

Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
Follow me for high-ROI Meta strategies, client case studies & systems that scale without chaos.

A Foolproof System for Writing Daily (Without Burning Out)

Everyone says “just be consistent.”
But no one tells you how to stay consistent without hating the process.

Truth is most people don’t quit writing because they run out of ideas.
They quit because they run out of clarity and energy.

After posting daily for 2 years (and still loving it),
here’s the system that helped me write every day without burning out.

Step 1: Create “Buckets,” Not Random Ideas

• Stop starting from zero daily.
• Have 4-5 clear content buckets e.g.
→ Personal stories
→ Industry insights
→ Contrarian opinions
→ Frameworks & how-tos
→ Results/case studies

• You’re not writing new topics.
• You’re rotating angles inside a system.

Step 2: Capture > Create

• Most of my best posts didn’t come from brainstorming.
• They came from client calls, DMs, or late-night notes.
• If you capture moments → you never run out of content.
• If you try to “invent” them daily → you burn out.

Step 3: Write Ugly First

• Stop chasing perfection.
• Your first draft is supposed to be messy.
• Write fast. Edit later.
• Speed creates flow and flow creates consistency.

Step 4: Build a Reusable Writing Routine

• 30 minutes/day:
→ 10 mins idea dump
→ 10 mins structure (Hook → Body → CTA)
→ 10 mins edit
• That’s it.
• It’s not a marathon, it’s a muscle.

Step 5: Build an “Energy Audit”

• You don’t need to write daily, you need to feel good enough to write daily.
• So track this weekly:
✅ Sleep
✅ Screen time
✅ Walks
✅ Conversations
• The sharper your mind, the faster your ideas come.

Bonus: The “3S” Rule

→ Simplify what you write
→ Systemize how you write
→ Share what truly matters

That’s how you turn writing from a grind → into growth.

Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
Follow me for content frameworks, creative systems, and how to build a personal brand that actually converts (not just goes viral).

“How do I make sure I never get banned from Meta Ads?”
A client asked me this during a consultation.

I smiled.
Because “never” is a dangerous word in performance marketing.

Truth is
→ No one is 100% immune.
→ Even the cleanest ad accounts can get flagged by mistake.

But the best advertisers don’t avoid bans,
They build immunity.

Here’s the playbook I shared:

1. Build Trust With The System

→ Meta’s AI tracks patterns, not intent.
→ If your account suddenly starts acting like a spammer, it’ll treat you like one.

✅ Keep consistent spend patterns.
✅ Avoid wild daily jumps (+200% overnight = 🚩).
✅ Verify your business & domain early.

2. Create a Clean Infrastructure

→ The more aligned your backend, the fewer flags you trigger.

✅ Business Manager verified (address, domain, email).
✅ All pages, pixels, and ad accounts under one roof.
✅ No random collaborator access, keep roles clean.

3. Respect Ad Policy (Don’t Test It)

→ Most bans happen not because of intent, but ignorance.

✅ Avoid clickbait or exaggerated claims (“Lose 10kg in a week”).
✅ Don’t use forbidden targeting (like personal attributes).
✅ Keep creative compliant, visuals matter too.

Tip: If you think Meta might flag it… it will.

4. Diversify Access (Your Safety Net)

Never rely on one ad account.

✅ Have 1-2 verified backups.
✅ Use BM-based access, not personal ownership.
✅ Keep assets shared with an agency partner (for emergency recovery).

If one goes down, your business doesn’t.

5. Behavior > Budget

The fastest way to look suspicious?
→ Scaling too fast, too soon.

✅ Follow the “20% Rule” never scale budgets by more than 20% at once.
✅ Let learning phases complete before making big moves.

Slow is smooth. Smooth is safe.

The secret isn’t avoiding bans, it’s building a trustworthy advertiser profile.
Because in 2025, trust = reach = revenue.

If you’ve ever had an account disabled, what triggered it?
Share below, your story might save someone else’s campaign.

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Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
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Payment Issues on a New Meta Ad Account? Here’s What’s Really Happening (And How to Fix It)

If you’ve just launched a new ad account and Meta keeps rejecting your payments, pausing ads, or flagging “suspicious activity”
you’re not alone.

Since the Andromeda Update, Meta’s risk engine got stricter than ever.
And new accounts are its favorite victims.

Here’s the truth:

→ The issue isn’t your card.
→ It’s Meta’s trust score.

Let’s break down why this happens and how to fix it before your account gets flagged.

The Logic Behind It:

→ Meta assigns a Trust Score to every ad account (and Business Manager).
→ New accounts = low trust by default.

So, if your payment method, spend pattern, or ad behavior looks even slightly off from Meta’s “normal pattern” (based on their ML risk models),

You’ll face:

→ Payment rejections
→ Account holds
→ “Unusual activity” warnings
→ Disabled campaigns

This is especially true for new agencies, travel brands, and high-ticket service niches which Meta tags as “risk categories”.

Here’s the Fix (Step-by-Step Playbook)

1. Warm up your account, don’t rush.

→ Start with $20-$50/day on low-risk campaigns.
→ Meta’s systems need stable signals first, scaling too fast = red flag.

2. Use a card that matches your business info.

→ Billing address ≠ business address = low trust.
→ Meta cross-verifies this silently.

3. Avoid prepaids & virtual cards.

→ They’re convenient but high-risk.
→ Use a bank-issued credit card that’s previously used on stable accounts.

4. Verify your Business Manager fully.

→Domain verified
→ Business details filled
→ Verified email
→ 2FA enabled

This boosts trust score across all assets (Ad Account, Page, Pixel).

5. Don’t launch too many ads instantly.

→ Create → Review → Wait.
→ Meta hates sudden bulk uploads from new accounts.

6. Pay early.

→ If your billing threshold is $25 or $50, pre-pay before reaching it.
→ This shows “payment reliability,” which increases billing trust faster.

7. No drastic changes in the first 14 days.

→ New campaigns, multiple cards, frequent pauses = risk pattern.
→ Let consistency train your account’s payment profile.

Pro Tip (Most People Miss This)

→ If you’re running multiple ad accounts under one BM,
one flagged payment = trust drop across all linked assets.

So, treat each account as a financial identity.
Stable billing = stable delivery.

Summary:

If your ads aren’t delivering, and payment issues keep popping,
don’t fight the system. Train it.

→ Meta doesn’t want your money fast,
→ It wants your consistency first.

Fix your trust signals, and your payments will auto correct.

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8 Underused Static Ad Formats That Quietly Crush!!

Everyone’s obsessed with video ads right now.
But here’s the truth few talk about, static still sells.

In fact, across 40+ active Meta accounts we analyzed last quarter,
▸ 1 in 3 top-performing ads were static.

Why?
Because static ads do something videos often can’t, they interrupt patterns fast.
No autoplay. No waiting. Just instant clarity.

Here are 8 static formats that quietly crush, if done right:

1. The “Text-First” Ad

▸ Black text. White background. One bold message.
▸ Why it works → Pattern break. Feels “organic” in-feed.
▸ Best for → Thought-leadership, bold claims, price drops.

2. The “Carousel Storyboard”

▸ Each frame is a continuation, not repetition.
▸ Hook → Problem → Solution → CTA.
▸ Why it works → Scroll momentum + curiosity loop.
▸ Best for → Educating cold audiences.

3. The “Social Proof Stack”

▸ 3-4 customer reviews or UGC screenshots stacked vertically.
▸ Why it works → Peer validation kills skepticism.
▸ Best for → Mid-funnel retargeting.

4. The “Pain-Visual Contrast”

▸ Left side = frustration. Right side = solution.
▸ Simple visual storytelling, no copy overload.
▸ Best for → SaaS, services, info products.

5. The “Chat Screenshot” Ad

▸ Looks like a real conversation.
▸ Why it works → Feels personal, informal, authentic.
▸ Best for → Service businesses, coaching, consulting.

6. The “Mini Infographic”

▸ Explain one insight visually.
▸ No fluff just a 3-step logic chain.
▸ Why it works → Stops scrollers who crave quick value.
▸ Best for → B2B, courses, or data-driven offers.

7. The “Bold CTA Frame”

▸ Minimal visual. Centered benefit + border highlight.
▸ Why it works → Drives direct action without distraction.
▸ Best for → Retargeting, seasonal promos.

8. The “Before After Grid”

▸ Visual proof without words.
▸ Why it works → Emotion through transformation.
▸ Best for → E-commerce, creative agencies, personal brands.

Bonus: How to Make Static Work in 2025

✅ Rotate 8-12 creatives per week
✅ Use bold contrast (dark on light or vice versa)
✅ Keep copy under 15 words per frame
✅ Optimize for mobile first (80%+ traffic)
✅ Refresh every 10-14 days before fatigue hits

Static ≠ outdated.
It’s just under-engineered.
When designed with clarity + rhythm, static ads convert like stealth ninjas in a sea of noisy videos.

Salman Munir | CEO of AdLinked
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Why Most Facebook Ad Accounts Are Stuck Right Now in Andromeda Era (And It’s Not Your Creative’s Fault)

If your Meta Ads have been tanking lately…
It’s probably not your offer.
Not your targeting.
Not even your ad design.

It’s bottlenecks.

The Andromeda update changed how Meta’s “brain” reads your data and most accounts are now running optimized-for-2022 setups in a 2025 algorithm.

Here are the 6 biggest bottlenecks silently killing your performance (and how to fix them): 

1. Broken Signal Health:

Andromeda = signal-first delivery. 
Weak data = weak decisions.

↳ Check Event Match Quality (EMQ) → Aim for 8/10+.
↳ Fix CAPI deduplication → no double events.
↳ Push hashed identifiers (email, phone, name) → stronger match rates.
↳ Keep your primary event stable → frequent swaps reset learnings.

If Meta doesn’t trust your signals, it guesses. 
And guesswork kills ROAS.

2. Over-Engineered Account Structures:

The old “segment everything” playbook is dead.
Andromeda rewards signal density, not micro-targeting.

↳ Fewer campaigns, broader targeting.
↳ Pool retargeting windows (7-14 days max).
↳ Consolidate lookalikes & stack interests.

The more you slice, the more you starve the machine.

3. Creative Fatigue Masked as Algorithm Fluctuation:

9 out of 10 “performance drops” aren’t algorithmic, they’re creative burnout.

↳ Rotate 8-12 fresh angles weekly.
↳ Test UGC + static + motion → format diversity = delivery stability.
↳ Cull losers fast (48h to 72h), scale winners clean.

Meta’s AI scores your ad set by freshness. 
One stale ad can tank the group.

4. Constant Tweaks = Permanent Learning Phase

If you touch your campaign every day, it never learns.

↳ Evaluate over 3-7 days.
↳ Scale through duplication or fresh creative, not budget jumps.
↳ Let learnings stack, stability compounds.

Learning resets are silent profit leaks.

5. Budget Bleeds from Wrong Scaling Logic:

Scaling = system confidence, not CPM brute force.

↳ Instead of +50% jumps, duplicate winners 2-3x into fresh ad sets.
↳ Use cost cap when volatility spikes.
↳ Always monitor MER (blended) > ROAS (platform).

Scale smart, not hard. Algorithm trust > spend volume.

6. Attribution Confusion = Fake Declines:

Many “drops” are reporting illusions.

↳ Confirm attribution window (1-day click is default now).
↳ Cross-check platform data with CRM.
↳ Compare trendlines, not snapshots.

Before you fix ads, fix tracking reality.

Big Picture:
The Andromeda Era isn’t punishing marketers, it’s rewarding clarity.

If your system is bloated, outdated, or noisy… performance drops aren’t “bad luck.”
They’re bottlenecks.

Fix your signals, structure, and storytelling, and Meta will do the rest.

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I break every update down into data, frameworks, and growth playbooks.

How to Get Consistency Post-Andromeda

Let’s be honest
Meta’s Andromeda update didn’t just tweak the system…
It rewired it.

Advertisers went from “scaling machines” to “stabilizing doctors.”
CPAs are unpredictable, delivery fluctuates, and learning phases feel endless.

But here’s the truth:
Andromeda didn’t break consistency, it exposed bad systems.

Here’s how to rebuild consistency the smart way:

1. Fix Your Signal First

Forget targeting tweaks.

Meta now cares about signal clarity, not structure.
• Clean Pixel + CAPI setup (deduplication on point)
• Push all identifiers (email, phone, fbp/fbc, value, etc.)
• Boost EMQ (Event Match Quality) > 7.5 before scaling

Without clean data, you’re feeding the algorithm static.

2. Consolidate. Don’t Fragment.

• Post-Andromeda, Meta rewards cohesion, not complexity.
• Fewer campaigns. Broader audiences.

Why?
Because the new architecture optimizes at entity level (across ads, not just within ad sets).

Tip: Keep <8 active ad sets in total, including testing.

3. Feed the System Weekly

• Creative fatigue is now the #1 consistency killer.
• The algorithm doesn’t get tired, your audience does.

→ Drop 8-10 fresh creatives weekly (angles + formats)
→ Refresh hooks > refresh budgets
→ Track fatigue via CTR decay, not CPM

Consistency ≠ one winner. It’s a pipeline of contenders.

4. Budget Behavior > Budget Size

• Meta now penalizes erratic scaling.
• Instead of doubling budgets overnight → duplicate ad sets with fresh IDs.
• This restarts learning without killing stability.

Think rhythm, not aggression.

5. Build Creative Portfolios, Not Campaigns

• The best advertisers in the Andromeda era?
• They build systems where creatives compete internally.

→ One structure.
→ Multiple hooks, formats, and emotional triggers.
→ Winner = scaled, loser = replaced.

It’s not about “what works.”
It’s about “what keeps working.”

The New Meta Formula:
Signals x Stability x Speed of Testing = Consistency.

The faster you can diagnose what’s actually breaking (not guesswork),
the faster you’ll turn volatility into predictable performance.

Meta’s not unstable.
It’s just finally smart enough to expose weak processes.

Follow me for deep-dive breakdowns on Meta Ads, Creative Systems & Post-Andromeda Scaling.
Because consistency isn’t dead, it’s just become more earned than ever.

New to posting on LinkedIn? Don’t chase hacks. Build a system.

I see it every day.
Someone starts posting → gets a few likes → copies trends → burns out → disappears.

Because they never built a growth system.
Just noise. No positioning. No data. No leverage.

Here’s the exact playbook I give to new creators who want to grow with intentional strategy, not luck:

1. Position like a category, not a person

→ Most new creators post “random tips”.
→ Winners post reasons to trust them.

Define your MVN (Minimum Viable Niche):
→ Who: Who are you serving?
→ Pain: What problem do they lose sleep over?
→ Outcome: What measurable result can you get them?
→ Edge: Why you (earned secret / data / proof)?

Example: “I help early-stage founders build revenue-ready LinkedIn profiles that convert visitors to demos in 60 days.”

Every post should reinforce that statement.
Not “motivate” position.

2. Engineer hooks with intent

→ Most “hooks” are fluff.
→ Your hook = your headline promise.

Top-performing types:
1️⃣ Earned Secret: “The metric nobody tracks (but predicts revenue).”
2️⃣ Contrarian: “Stop posting daily. Start posting frameworks.”
3️⃣ Data Shock: “We cut CPL 41% by deleting our best ad.”
4️⃣ Field Note: “A DM from yesterday taught me this.”
5️⃣ Teardown: “Your headline kills 40% profile clicks, fix it.”

Hook = clarity × curiosity.
No poetry. No mystery. Just payoff.

3. Proof beats polish

Use the PEP Stack in every post:

Primary Data → show a number or result
Explanation → why it happened
Playable Step → what readers can replicate today

If it has no number or takeaway → it’s just storytelling, not strategy.

4. Distribution is half the game

The best post dies if no one sees it.

Use the 10-60-30 Framework:
🕙 10 min before posting: Comment on 5 ICP creators
⏱️ 60 min after: Reply to every comment, pin bonus insights
🕧 30 min later: DM 3 people who’d genuinely find it useful

That’s how you create conversation density, the real ranking signal.

If CTR is low → your hook/headline is weak.
If Leads are low → your Featured isn’t converting.

If you follow this, you won’t just “grow followers.”
You’ll build trust velocity where every impression compounds.

Because growth isn’t about going viral.
It’s about becoming undeniably credible.

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