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Social Media Marketing vs Paid Ads — Which Works Better?

Posted by Jacob Mitchell on June 21, 2025 at 12:35 pm

Is organic social media marketing still worth it, or should small businesses focus on paid ads in 2025?

David Gonzalez replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago 7 Members · 6 Replies
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Matthew Flores

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June 21, 2025 at 1:08 pm

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Organic content builds trust, but paid ads give faster results
Madison Davis

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June 21, 2025 at 2:01 pm

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You need both — one for awareness, one for conversion
Susan Carter

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June 21, 2025 at 2:10 pm

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Organic reach is harder, but short-form video still performs amazingly
Madison Martinez

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June 21, 2025 at 3:04 pm

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Paid ads without solid branding waste money
Charlotte Williams

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June 21, 2025 at 4:34 pm

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SEO + content = sustainable growth. Ads = instant traffic
David Gonzalez

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June 21, 2025 at 5:59 pm

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It’s about using data. Retargeting ads from social posts can double conversions