Market Lead - Facebook Ads Review

Agriculture/Farming Campaign - Weekly Performance Report
Account: Market Lead Pty Ltd II Period: Feb 1 - 8, 2026 Platform: Meta (Facebook + Instagram) Generated: Feb 9, 2026
$239.46
Total Spend
$79.82
Cost Per Lead
3
Leads (Meta)
3.71%
CTR
12,100
Impressions
5,864
Reach
55
Landing Page Views
$0.53
CPC

Campaign Overview

Campaign Status Objective Buying Type Frequency CPM
[ML] [AUS] [Agriculture/Farming] Lead Generation Strategy - Prospecting ACTIVE Leads Auction 2.06 $19.79

Ad Set Performance

Ad Set Status Spend Impressions CTR CPC LPVs Leads CPL
Targeting: Agriculture/Farming ACTIVE $125.74 6,771 3.68% $0.50 28 2 $62.87
Targeting: CEO/Owner + Agriculture ACTIVE $113.72 5,329 3.75% $0.57 27 1 $113.72

Note: The Agriculture/Farming targeting outperforms CEO/Owner targeting on CPL by 45% ($62.87 vs $113.72). Both target ages 30-64 across Facebook + Instagram.

Daily Trends

Date Spend Impressions CTR Clicks LPVs Leads CPC
Sun, Feb 2 $43.94 1,109 4.96% 55 6 0 $0.80
Mon, Feb 3 $31.11 2,029 4.39% 89 14 1 $0.35
Tue, Feb 4 $36.09 2,436 4.60% 112 8 1 $0.32
Wed, Feb 5 $36.68 2,073 4.00% 83 11 1 $0.44
Thu, Feb 6 $36.74 1,670 2.51% 42 5 0 $0.87
Fri, Feb 7 $23.11 1,110 1.98% 22 3 0 $1.05
Sat, Feb 8 $31.79 1,673 2.75% 46 8 0 $0.69

Trend: CTR dropped from ~4.5% (Mon-Wed) to ~2.4% (Thu-Sat). All 3 leads came Mon-Wed. Weekend performance is significantly weaker - consider dayparting or budget scheduling.

Live Ads (2 Active)

Both ads use the same creative with different ad sets.

Ad 07 | Ad Copy 07 | Video 03 (Agriculture/Farming I) [June 2025]
ACTIVE CTA: LEARN MORE
$7.5M in farming & agriculture sales & quotes (from $39k). In 59 seconds, you will see how this business made $7.5M last year from $39K in ad spend. Click and get your custom strategy. 👇 Talk to our team & get your exclusive custom lead system + strategy below.
Creative Title: 💰 $7.5M+ in farming/agriculture leads
Preview Ad (Agriculture/Farming targeting) →
Preview Ad (CEO/Owner targeting) →

Paused Ad - Shorter Video (John's Reference)

These were paused in December 2025. Different copy angle - "$1M in new sales" vs "$7.5M case study".

Ad 08 | Ad Copy 08 | Video 03 (Agriculture/Farming I) [December 2025]
PAUSED CTA: LEARN MORE
🇦🇺 Selling machinery, equipment or trailers in the AUS agriculture, farming or mining industry for over $20k? Let me show you how you can add $1,000,000 in new sales in 2026! 👇 Talk to Michael how you can get more sales in 2026!
Creative Title: $1M+ in farming/agriculture sales
Preview Ad (Agriculture/Farming targeting) →
Preview Ad (CEO/Owner targeting) →

Lead Dashboard (Last 7 Days)

Meta reported 3 leads but only 2 completed the full form in the sheet. 1 lead may have dropped off during the profiling step.

Lead 1: Richmond Smith - Feb 3, 2026

Website
Agriverse-x.com
Phone
0428 577 516
Ad Status
Live - Running myself
Source
Instagram Feed (Mobile)
Ad Set
Agriculture/Farming targeting
Ad
Ad 07 | Video 03

Lead 2: James Walker HOT LEAD - Feb 4, 2026

Email
james@agrihive.com
Website
longreachvet.com
Phone
0428 583 336
Position
Owner
Company Type
Product Based
Monthly Revenue
$50k - $100k
Monthly Ad Spend
Under $5k
Current Channels
Email Marketing + Facebook Ads
Timeline
Next 2 weeks
Ad Status
None (not currently running)
Source
Facebook Mobile Feed
Ad Set
CEO/Owner + Agriculture targeting

Landing Page

https://www.marketlead.com.au/agriculture-v2

All 4 ads (2 active + 2 paused) point to this same landing page.

Landing Page Copy Audit

CRITICAL

Testimonial Mismatch - No Agriculture Proof

All 3 testimonials are from non-agriculture businesses: Alluring Kitchens, RiverCity Trailers, Revest Property. An agriculture business owner clicks an ad about "$7.5M in farming sales" and lands on a page with kitchen and trailer testimonials. The trust gap is massive.

Fix: Replace with agriculture-specific testimonials. Lead with the $7.5M farming case study from the ad. If you don't have enough agriculture testimonials, at minimum feature the case study prominently with specific details (industry, results, timeline).
CRITICAL

Headline Breaks the Scent Trail from Ad

The ad promises "$7.5M in farming & agriculture sales from $39K ad spend" - a specific, attention-grabbing case study. The landing page headline is generic: "GENERATE MORE AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL LEADS, CLIENTS & SALES." The visitor expects to see the $7.5M story continued.

Fix: Change headline to something like: "The Same Ad System That Generated $7.5M in Sales for an Australian Farming Business" with subheadline: "Our agriculture clients make back $23.40 for every $1 they spend (2,340% average ROAS)"
HIGH

Vague CTA - "ACCESS CUSTOM STRATEGY"

The CTA doesn't clearly communicate what the visitor gets. "Custom Strategy" is abstract. There's no urgency and no specificity about the deliverable (is it a call? PDF? email?).

Fix: Change to "GET MY FREE AGRICULTURE ADS STRATEGY" and add a value stack above the form: what they'll receive (custom audit, 3-5 opportunities, projected ROAS, strategy call with Senior Specialist).
HIGH

No Agriculture-Specific Pain Points or Expertise Signals

The page doesn't address any farming/agriculture-specific challenges. Nothing about seasonal cycles, equipment sales cycles, long buyer journeys, or rural market dynamics. It reads like a generic lead gen agency page.

Fix: Add a section: "Why Agricultural Businesses Choose Market Lead" with points like: understanding long sales cycles, targeting serious buyers not tire-kickers, experience with machinery/equipment/produce businesses, handling seasonal fluctuations.
MEDIUM

Form Friction - Required Fields on Mobile

Phone and "Live/Active Business URL" are both required. Many agriculture businesses have basic or no websites. Both leads came from mobile - every extra required field drops conversion rate. The "Current Ad Status" dropdown adds friction with little qualifying value at this stage.

Fix: Make phone and website URL optional. Add a trust indicator below the form: "Your information is safe. We'll never spam you or share your details." Consider removing Ad Status question - you can ask this on the call.
MEDIUM

Missing "What Happens Next" Process

After the form, there's no clarity on the next step. Will someone call? When? What will the strategy include? This creates uncertainty and reduces form completion.

Fix: Add a simple 3-step process section: 1) Submit your details, 2) Receive your custom agriculture ads strategy within 24 hours, 3) Book a 30-minute call with your Senior Specialist to review it.
MEDIUM

No Risk Reversal or Objection Handling

No mention of no lock-in contracts, cancel anytime, or any guarantee. Nothing addressing common objections like "I tried ads before and they didn't work" or "ads are too expensive for my business."

Fix: Add risk reversal: "No long-term contracts. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime." Add a short FAQ section addressing: prior ad failure, cost concerns, time commitment, and how you differ from other agencies.
MEDIUM

Mobile-Specific Gaps (Both Leads from Mobile)

Both confirmed leads came from mobile devices (Instagram Feed + Facebook Mobile Feed). Agriculture areas often have poor mobile connectivity. No click-to-call option visible. No sticky CTA for mobile.

Fix: Add a prominent click-to-call button for mobile users. Consider a sticky CTA on mobile scroll. Optimize page load speed (compress images, minimize scripts) for rural connectivity. Ensure form fields are large enough for thumb taps (minimum 48px height).
MEDIUM

eCommerce ROAS Stat is Irrelevant

The metrics section shows "504% Average Client ROAS (eCommerce)" - this is irrelevant to agriculture lead gen businesses and dilutes the message. It signals that you're not specialized.

Fix: Remove the eCommerce ROAS stat. Replace with an agriculture-specific metric like "Average agriculture CPL" or "Number of agriculture clients served" or "Average sales pipeline generated for agriculture clients."

Key Takeaways & Next Steps

  1. $79.82 CPL at $239/week - Decent for agriculture B2B but only generating 2-3 leads/week at this budget level. Consider if budget increase is warranted once landing page is optimized.
  2. Agriculture/Farming targeting wins - 45% lower CPL ($62.87) than CEO/Owner targeting ($113.72). Consider shifting more budget to the better-performing ad set.
  3. CTR declining mid-week - Dropped from 4.5% to 2.4% Thursday-Saturday. All leads came Monday-Wednesday. Consider dayparting or reviewing weekend delivery.
  4. Biggest conversion killer: testimonial mismatch - Agriculture-specific proof on the landing page could realistically 2-3x conversion rate. This is the highest-leverage change.
  5. James Walker is a hot lead - Owner, $50-100k/month revenue, ready to start in 2 weeks, already using email + FB ads. Follow up immediately if not already done.
  6. 1 lead lost between Meta and form - Meta reports 3 leads but only 2 in the sheet. The profiling page may be losing people. Review the profile-page-v2 step for drop-off.