Why most small businesses waste money on ads

Most small businesses and side hustlers spend $50-500/month on Facebook or Google ads before they even know if anyone wants what they're selling.

Here's the problem: those platforms are built for big budgets. The algorithm needs data, and data costs money. By the time you've "learned" what works, you've burned through your budget.

What actually works when you're starting out:

Put your offer in front of people who are already browsing for new products and services. Real people, not bots. Not an algorithm deciding if your creative is "good enough."

That's exactly why I built AdBoard — a community ad board where anyone can post what they're selling for $5/month. No algorithms, no minimum spend, no guessing.

Your ad sits in a feed of real people looking for deals, services, and products. You engage with the community, they engage with you.

Simple as that.