How to Run YouTube Ads for Just $5/Day and Get More Leads

Many businesses waste thousands on Facebook ads without results or limit themselves to one channel. In this post, I’ll show how I get high-quality YouTube leads for pennies per view—all for less than $5/day.

Hey there! I’m Brad Smith, owner of AutomationLinks. With 10 years in marketing and 2,500+ brands helped, I’ll walk you through my $5/day YouTube ad system. Retargeting leads with this strategy means prospects say, “I’ve watched all your videos—I’m ready to sign up.” Let’s dive in.

Why YouTube Ads Cost Less and Convert Better

YouTube now focuses on off-platform targeting, especially as users switch to TVs and upgrade to ad-free Premium ($20/month). For businesses, this means YouTube videos can be shown across Google’s ecosystem (Gmail, Display Network, apps) after someone watches your content.

This omnipresence builds trust. When leads see you everywhere post-engagement, conversion odds skyrocket.

Step 1: Retarget Viewers Who Watched Your Videos

If someone watches your YouTube video, use Google Ads to retarget them across Google platforms. Example: After they watch your video, show ads on Gmail, Display Network, or Google’s app.

Pro Tip: Link ads to a landing page with your YouTube video or directly to the video itself. This triggers YouTube’s algorithm to recommend your content organically later.

Step 2: Show Ads to Website Visitors

Retarget website visitors with YouTube/Google ads. When someone visits your site (and accepts cookies), they’ll see your ads on YouTube or Google platforms afterward—even if they have YouTube Premium.

Step 3: Target Your Competitors’ Audience

Run ads targeting viewers of 5–10 competitor channels with your ideal audience. Example: If Alex Hormozi’s audience aligns with yours, show your ads after his videos. This places your content in their recommendations or on Google platforms they use.

How to Scale This Strategy for More Leads

Start with $5/day on one tactic (retargeting viewers, site visitors, or competitors’ audiences). Once results roll in—more views, subscribers, and leads—increase your budget. High-quality leads will arrive sales-ready, saying, “I’ve seen your videos—let’s start.”

Final Thoughts & Next Steps

If this resonated:

1. Click here for my full advertising guide.
2. Like, subscribe, and check my YouTube ads playlist for setup tutorials.

Thanks for reading—see you in the next post!