Meta Ads glossary

What Is Meta Retargeting?

Definition

Meta retargeting shows ads to people who previously interacted with a business, its website, app, content or Meta profiles.

How Meta Retargeting Works

Advertisers build eligible Custom Audiences from prior behavior and serve messages designed for people who already have some familiarity with the offer.

A Simple Example

A retailer can show product-focused ads to people who viewed items but did not purchase during the selected audience window.

Why Meta Retargeting Matters

Retargeting can efficiently reconnect with warm prospects and support longer consideration cycles.

Common Misreading

High attributed ROAS does not prove high incrementality. Retargeting often reaches people who were already likely to return and buy.

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The glossary gives you the definition. The guide covers implementation and decision-making in more depth.

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