Google Ads vs Meta Ads for Indian SMBs: Where to Spend First
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Statura Team
Both platforms work in India, but they serve different stages of the funnel. Choosing where to start depends on demand and product.
Google Ads โ capture demand
Best when customers are already searching for your product. Search and Shopping ads convert high-intent traffic; strong for services, B2B and considered purchases.
Meta Ads โ create demand
Instagram and Facebook excel at discovery and impulse for visual products โ fashion, beauty, food, D2C. Powerful targeting and retargeting.
A simple starting split
- Existing search demand โ start with Google
- New/visual product โ start with Meta
- Layer in the other once you have data
What decides success
Landing page, price, reviews and payment convenience (UPI/COD) affect conversion as much as ad spend.
Statura plans and runs performance campaigns for Indian SMBs.
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