2026 META ADS PLAYBOOK · ANDROMEDA ERA

DOMINATE
AUSTIN–SA
ROOFING ADS

A full-stack Meta advertising strategy built for the Andromeda AI era — creative-first, broad targeting, high-converting funnels for the I-35 corridor.

3.1M+
People in Austin–SA Metro
$8–14K
Avg. Roof Replacement Value
100x
Andromeda AI Speed Gain
#1
Goal: Corridor Market Leader
01 — Algorithm Setup
HOW TO FEED ANDROMEDA

Andromeda AI replaces manual demographic targeting. The algorithm reads your creative content and finds buyers. Your job is to give it rich, varied signal — not narrow audiences.

Core Principle

Stop telling Facebook who to show your ads to. Start telling it what problem you solve — through creative. The AI will find Austin and San Antonio homeowners who are primed to buy.

01
Broad Targeting Only

Set geo: Austin + San Antonio metro (I-35 corridor, 50-mile radius). Age 28–65+. NO interest stacking, NO homeowner filters, NO income targeting. Let Andromeda find buyers from behavior, not demographics.

02
Advantage+ Shopping Campaigns

Use Meta's Advantage+ campaign structure. One campaign, one broad audience, 6–10 creative variations per ad set. Let the system allocate budget to winning creatives automatically.

03
Conversion-Optimized Pixel

Fire pixel events: PageView, Lead (form submission), Contact (phone click), Schedule (calendar booking). Train Andromeda on your highest-value action — the booked estimate call.

04
7-Day Click / 1-Day View Attribution

Use the standard attribution window. Roofing is a considered purchase — people take days to call back. Wider attribution gives AI better data to optimize with.

05
First-Party Data Upload

Upload your past customer list (emails/phones) as a Custom Audience. Create a 2–5% Lookalike from it. This gives Andromeda a behavioral signal anchor for the I-35 market specifically.

06
Post-Click Optimization

Speed matters: landing page must load in <2 seconds on mobile. Reduce form fields to Name, Phone, Zip. Every 1-second delay costs 20% conversion rate. Andromeda scores your post-click experience.

02 — Creative Strategy
HIGH-CONVERTING AD HOOKS

The hook — the first 3 seconds of video or the first line of copy — determines everything. These are proven angles for Texas homeowners in 2026.

Hook TypeAngleExample Hook LineFormat
Fear/UrgencyHail / storm damage"That last hailstorm may have damaged your roof — and you'd never know until it leaks."Video, Reel
OfferFree inspection"Austin homeowners: Free roof inspection this week. No pressure, no cost. Spots filling fast."Static, Carousel
Local AuthorityHyper-local proof"We just replaced 47 roofs in [Kyle / Buda / New Braunfels] last month. Here's what we found."Video, Testimonial
Social ProofReviews/results"500+ 5-star reviews in the Austin–San Antonio corridor. Here's why homeowners choose us."UGC Video, Static
ROI/ValueInsurance angle"Most Austin homeowners don't know their insurance covers roof damage. We'll check for free."Video, Reel
Fear/UrgencyHeat damage"Texas summers hit your roof with 150°F+ surface temps. Is yours built to survive another one?"Video, Static
Local AuthorityBefore/after"Watch this [Cedar Park / San Marcos / Georgetown] roof transformation — same-week installation."Carousel, Video
ROI/ValuePrice anchoring"A small leak costs $300 to ignore. A year later it costs $30,000. Don't wait."Static, Story
Social ProofUGC testimonialCustomer on camera: "I called 4 roofers. These guys showed up same day and finished in 2 days."UGC Video
OfferUrgency + scarcity"We only take 12 new jobs per month in the Austin area. June slots are almost gone."Story, Reel
03 — Creative Production
THE CREATIVE MATRIX

Run at least 6 creative variations simultaneously. Cover all 3 formats × 2 angles minimum. Andromeda needs volume to learn fast. Kill losers at day 7, scale winners by 20% every 3 days.

Format
Primary Hook
CTA / Conversion Goal
Format 01
15-sec UGC Video (vertical, 9:16)
Hook
Customer testimonial — "they finished in one day"
CTA
Book Free Inspection → Landing Page Form
Format 02
Before/After Carousel (3–5 slides)
Hook
Slide 1: "Your neighbors just upgraded their roof…"
CTA
Get Free Quote → Instant Form (Meta Lead Ad)
Format 03
Static Image (bold, high-contrast)
Hook
Fear: "Hail damage is invisible until it's too late"
CTA
Free Roof Check → Phone Call / Direct Dial
Format 04
30-sec Explainer Reel (owner on camera)
Hook
Authority: Owner explains the #1 mistake Austin homeowners make
CTA
Schedule Estimate → Calendar Booking Link
Format 05
Story Ad (15-sec, tappable)
Hook
Scarcity: "Only 3 spots left this week in your zip code"
CTA
Swipe Up → Instant Form
Format 06
Time-lapse Installation Video (30–60 sec)
Hook
Satisfaction: Full roof replace in under 60 seconds
CTA
Get a Free Quote → Landing Page
Video Production Rules for Texas Roofing

✦ First 3 seconds: Show the PROBLEM (damaged roof, dark spots, missing shingles) — not your logo.
✦ Always caption video — 85% of Facebook/Instagram video is watched muted.
✦ Film during actual jobs in recognizable Austin/SA neighborhoods — local recognition spikes CTR.
✦ Use your crew's real names and faces — authenticity outperforms polished production in home services.
✦ Always end with a clear verbal CTA: "Call us today for your free inspection."

04 — Copy Templates
PROVEN COPY FRAMEWORKS
A
PAS — Problem, Agitate, Solve

"Austin's last hailstorm may have cracked your shingles — and you'd never know.

Small cracks let water in. Water destroys insulation, drywall, and structural wood. A $500 fix becomes a $15,000 nightmare.

We're offering FREE roof inspections this week only for homeowners in the Austin–San Antonio area. No pressure. No cost. Just the facts."

B
Social Proof First

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '600 reviews, all 5 stars. Here's what Cedar Park homeowners are saying…'

[Customer name] in [local city]: 'Had 3 quotes. These guys were fastest, cleanest, and $1,200 less than the others. Roof was done in a day and a half.'

Serving the entire I-35 corridor. Book your free estimate →"

C
Insurance Angle

"Did you know most Texas homeowners have hail damage covered under their policy — but never file a claim?

We'll inspect your roof for free and walk you through exactly what your insurance will and won't cover.

No sales pressure. Just transparency. Serving Austin, Round Rock, Kyle, Buda, New Braunfels & San Antonio."

D
Local Authority + Urgency

"We just completed 23 roofs in Kyle and Buda last month alone.

Summer is our busiest season — and spots in your area go fast. We're only scheduling 15 new inspections this week.

Tap below to lock in your free estimate before the weekend fills up. ⬇"

05 — Conversion Funnel
THE FULL AD FUNNEL
1
Ad Impression (Meta Feed/Reel/Story)
Strong hook in 3 seconds. Broad targeting. 6+ creative variations. Andromeda AI optimizes delivery to high-intent homeowners.
2
Click → Fast-Loading Landing Page (<2s)
Single CTA page: headline, 3 bullets of proof, photo of local work, form with 3 fields (Name, Phone, Zip), and phone number visible.
3
Lead Captured → Instant Response (5 min max)
Auto-text + email confirmation fires instantly. Human call-back within 5 minutes. Speed to lead is the #1 factor in closing rate.
4
Retargeting (7–14 Day Window)
Pixel fires on all LP visitors. Retarget non-converters with testimonial video + stronger offer (e.g. "Schedule this week, free gutters cleaning"). Run as separate campaign.
5
Post-Job Review Request → Feed the Algorithm
Every completed job: request Google + Facebook review. Use customer emails for Custom Audience updates. More data = better Andromeda optimization. Closed loop.
06 — Post-Click Experience
LANDING PAGE FORMULA

Andromeda scores your post-click experience. A slow, confusing landing page tanks your ad delivery AND your conversion rate. This is your conversion weapon.

✓ MUST HAVE

  • Mobile-first, loads in under 2 seconds
  • Headline matches the ad hook exactly
  • Phone number in top header (tap-to-call)
  • Single form: Name, Phone, Zip only
  • Photo of a local Austin/SA job above the fold
  • 3–5 star review quotes from named local customers
  • Trust badges (BBB, licensed, insured, local years)
  • Clear response time promise: "We'll call in under 1 hour"
  • Live Meta pixel firing on form submit
  • Thank-you page with next steps (what to expect)

✗ KILL THESE

  • Navigation menu (removes distractions, keeps focus)
  • Long forms (address, email, message field — kills conversions)
  • Generic stock photos (use YOUR crew, YOUR local jobs)
  • Prices on landing page (unless offer-based ad)
  • Autoplay video with sound (mobile UX killer)
  • Multiple CTAs competing (one page, one action)
  • Slow loading images / no compression
  • No SSL / security warnings (trust destroyer)
  • Vague headline like "Quality Roofing Services"
  • Sending traffic to your homepage
07 — Budget Allocation
AD SPEND STRATEGY
Campaign Type% of BudgetGoalExpected CPL
TOF — Prospecting (Broad)
New audiences via Andromeda broad targeting
60%Lead Generation$35–$65
MOF — Retargeting LP Visitors
7-14 day pixel audience, didn't convert
25%Convert warm traffic$15–$30
BOF — Past Customer Lookalike
2% LAL from customer list
15%High-intent prospecting$25–$45
Starting Budget: $3,000–$5,000/mo

Enough volume for Andromeda to learn your market. Below $2,000/mo and the AI doesn't get enough data. Scale by 20% every 2 weeks once CPL is stable.

Scale Budget: $8,000–$15,000/mo

At this level, you dominate the I-35 corridor. 150–300 leads/month. With a 15–25% close rate, that's 22–75 jobs/month — market capture territory.

Rule: Don't Pause Ads Mid-Cycle

Never pause a campaign in the first 7 days. Andromeda's "learning phase" requires 50 conversions per ad set. Pausing resets learning and wastes budget. Be patient.

08 — Market Domination
HOW TO OUT-PERFORM EVERY COMPETITOR
🎯

What competitors do

Run the same generic "Free Estimate" ads with stock photos and broad company branding. Boring, invisible, low CTR.

What you do instead

Lead with hyper-local specificity. Name the exact city or neighborhood in your hook. "We just did 8 roofs in Kyle last week" wins against any generic ad in the Austin metro.

What competitors do

Send leads to a slow homepage and respond 24–48 hours later or never. Most roofers lose 60%+ of leads from slow follow-up.

What you do instead

Call/text within 5 minutes of every lead, every time. Use a CRM with instant notification. Speed to lead alone can 3x your close rate vs. every competitor.

📱

What competitors do

Use 1–2 ad creatives and run them for months. Andromeda marks stale creative as low quality and tanks delivery.

What you do instead

Refresh creative every 2–4 weeks. Batch-film 6–10 short videos per quarter on the job site. Freshness = algorithm favor. You outspend everyone in creative volume, not dollars.

What competitors do

Ignore reviews and social proof. Most Austin roofers have under 50 Google reviews. Reviews are ignored as a competitive moat.

What you do instead

Systematically collect reviews after every job. 200+ reviews at 4.8+ stars is an asset that shows in ads, landing pages, and Google Local. It also feeds your Meta Custom Audience quality signal.

🗺️

What competitors do

Run ads to the whole metro with no local specificity. Ad feels irrelevant to someone in Kyle or Seguin.

What you do instead

Create city-specific ad sets for: Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Schertz, San Antonio (north). Use the city name in the headline. Micro-local beats regional every time.

09 — Execution Timeline
90-DAY LAUNCH PLAN
30
Days 1–30: Foundation

✦ Install / audit Meta pixel
✦ Build fast landing page
✦ Film 6 core video/photo assets
✦ Upload customer list to Meta
✦ Launch 1 Advantage+ campaign, broad targeting
✦ Set up lead CRM + 5-min response workflow
✦ Budget: $3,000–4,000

60
Days 31–60: Optimize

✦ Kill bottom 50% of creatives, double winners
✦ Launch retargeting campaign (LP visitors)
✦ A/B test 2 landing page headlines
✦ Add city-specific ad variations
✦ Review first CPL data, adjust bids
✦ Film 4 new creative assets (testimonials)
✦ Budget: $4,000–6,000

90
Days 61–90: Dominate

✦ Scale winning campaigns 20% weekly
✦ Expand to lookalike audiences from closed jobs
✦ Launch seasonal storm/hail angle campaign
✦ Add Google LSA + search alongside Meta
✦ 200+ reviews target hit
✦ Market share target: #1 in 3+ cities
✦ Budget: $6,000–10,000

10 — Texas Seasonal Calendar
WHEN TO PUSH HARDEST
🌪️ March–May (Hail Season)

Peak opportunity. After every major storm system, double ad budget within 24 hours. Run urgent "storm damage inspection" hooks. Fastest ROI of the year. Have creative pre-made and ready to deploy.

☀️ June–August (Heat Season)

UV and heat damage angle. "Is your roof surviving Texas summers?" Run insurance education content. Competition drops slightly in summer — opportunity to capture share at lower CPL.

🍂 September–November (Pre-Winter)

"Don't let the first cold front expose a leak" angle. Pre-winter urgency. Homeowners are motivated to fix issues before the holidays. Great for upselling gutter cleaning + roof combo offers.

❄️ December–February (Slow Season)

Reduce budget but don't stop. Run retargeting hard. Lead cost is lowest. Book jobs for March–April installation queue. Use this time to build creative assets for spring storm season.