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How It Works
From Questions to Clarity in Minutes
Business Basics
Tell us about your company.
Campaign Goals
Define your objectives.
Location Targeting
Set where you want to advertise.
Audience Targeting
Select your target audience.
Strategy Generated
Your custom plan is ready in under 90 seconds!
Execute & Optimize
Implement the plan on your own, or contact our Ad101 digital ad experts to help launch your campaign.
Problem
Why Digital Advertising Still Feels Broken for Businesses, Brands & Services?
Too Many Tools, Not Enough Guidance
You're drowning in platforms but starving for results.
Complex Pricing, Hidden Costs
Surprise fees and unclear ROI make budgeting a nightmare.
Generic Advice, Not Local Strategy
One-size-fits-all solutions that ignore your local market, your region, or your language.
The ad101.ca Difference
We built a solution that addresses all these problems directly. ad101.ca gives you a structured, execution-ready strategy that is both effective and accessible, guiding you through the process in plain, understandable terms.
About
What is ad101.ca?
Ad101.ca is a free advertising plan generator built for Canadian small businesses. Fill out a simple online form and get a custom advertising plan in minutes, tailored to your local market, available in English and French, so you can spend less time guessing and more time growing.
Why Ad101?
Made for Business Owners & Teams. Not Ad Tech Nerds
Conversational by Design
No dashboards. No logins. Just a helpful chat that turns your ideas into a real plan.
Built on Trust
You get transparency, not fluff. Clear recommendations with no hidden fees or agency retainers. We explain every recommendation.
Flexible & Human
Adapts to your business needs and grows with your goals.
FAQ
What You Might Be Wondering
Yes — no cost.
Nope. If you can text or chat, you can use Ad101.
Yes — our Marketing, Media & Advertising experts are available.
Our plans include targeting recommendations, channel selection, budget allocation, and creative direction—all customized to your business needs. The more context and information you provide, the better.
Absolutely. You can create different plans for different businesses or products.
Yes — we serve businesses from coast to coast, in both English and French.
Yes — our full wizard and plan are available in Canadian French.
Yes — all budget recommendations are in CAD.
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