Plumbing: 'It's not because...' ad
A Meta ad that names the excuses a homeowner has heard, then the real reason their last attempt failed.
Source: Hive playbook (SMO ad templates)
Why it works
People who tried before and got burned need a reason this time is different. Naming their excuses builds trust fast.
Steps
- 1
Write down 3 reasons homeowners think drain, leak and water heater work went wrong before.
- 2
Find the real underlying reason.
- 3
Explain your fix in plain words.
- 4
Add real proof only if you have it.
- 5
Close with a CTA to book a on-site estimate.
Prompt / script
If you've [TRIED BEFORE, e.g. called two plumbing companies and never heard back], it's not because: - [EXCUSE 1] - [EXCUSE 2] - [EXCUSE 3] It's actually because [REAL REASON]. Here's what we do differently: [MECHANISM IN ONE SENTENCE]. If you've been burned before, this is different because [DIFFERENCE]. Tap "Learn more" to book your on-site estimate.
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