If you're currently running a retargeting campaign and want to expand by testing Lookalike Audiences, here's how to approach it effectively:
Since you’re retargeting Add to Cart (ATC) users, your strongest signal for a lookalike would be one of these:
Lookalike of Purchasers (best if volume is decent)
If you’ve had at least 100 purchases in the past 30–60 days, create a 1% Lookalike of Purchasers. It's high-quality and buyer-focused.
Lookalike of Add to Cart (ATC)
If purchases are low, use your ATC audience as the source to create a 1% LAL of ATC users. It’s the next best thing to buyers.
Bonus: Lookalike of Website Visitors (Last 30 Days)
Broader and good for scaling if ATC or purchase volume is too low.
Budget Recommendation
Your current budget is 1000 PKR (~$3.50 USD) for 2 retargeting ad sets. If you want to test a lookalike without hurting retargeting, here's what you can do:
- Keep retargeting as-is.
- Create a separate campaign or ad set for your Lookalike test.
- Add at least 500–700 PKR/day for the new Lookalike ad set if possible. This keeps your retargeting performance stable while testing cold traffic.