Boosted Posts vs. Paid Campaigns: Which One Actually Gets Results?

Imagine you own a small bakery. You just baked a batch of the most mouthwatering cinnamon rolls, and you want the whole town to know about them. You snap a photo, post it on Instagram, and for a little extra push, you hit the “Boost” button.

Boosted Posts

Great! Now more people will see your post. But who exactly? Facebook and Instagram will show it to a general audience—people who might like cinnamon rolls, might live nearby, and might actually visit your shop.


But what if you could get really specific? What if you could target only people in your city who have searched for bakeries, love sweet treats, and have actually visited a competitor’s shop?


That’s where paid ad campaigns change the game.


Why Paid Campaigns Work Better

Instead of crossing your fingers and hoping the right people see your boosted post, a paid campaign lets you laser-focus your audience. With Facebook Ads Manager, you can target:


✅ Local foodies who regularly visit bakeries and coffee shops

✅ Busy parents searching for quick breakfast options

✅ Office managers who need catering for meetings

✅ People who have engaged with your posts but haven’t visited yet


And instead of just showing them your post, you can create an ad that guides them straight to your website, online order form, or a limited-time offer.

Boosted Posts = Visibility. Paid Campaigns = Real Results.

Boosting a post is like putting a flyer on a bulletin board—sure, people will see it. But running a paid campaign is like hand-delivering that flyer to someone who’s already craving what you’re selling.


If you want more than just likes—if you want real customers, real sales, and real growth—skip the boost and invest in a targeted campaign.