Sometimes paying for traffic is faster than organic

This tweet nails it: organic marketing builds a solid long game, but paid traffic is the speed hack for learning what works. Spending a few hundred bucks on ads can tell you more about your offer than weeks of social posting.

Marketing Analysis

Samuel’s $250 Meta test brought 159 visitors and 11 purchases. That’s instant data on pricing, product appeal, and conversion. It’s not just about revenue; it’s about learning fast and iterating.

Why It Works

• Paid ads give immediate traffic and feedback
• You can A/B test offers quickly
• Turns “I think” into “I know”
• Builds a data loop early in the process

Examples

• Dollar Shave Club launched with paid video ads that went viral, proving the concept fast
• Airbnb used early paid search to validate listings demand before scaling
• Indie SaaS founders spend $50–$100 on Facebook ads to test new feature interest before coding it