--- title: "\"Why Facebook Ads Will Make You Successful in 2017 & Beyond\" (+more)" description: Ready for some inspiration as you start our your marketing work week? Here are some favorites covering the latest in social media, paid ads, design & beyond. image: https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Advertising%20in%202017.jpg?t=1485791540663&width=1460&height=604&name=Facebook%20Advertising%20in%202017.jpg --- $15,000 web design grant from ArcStone [![Apply Now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/320867/fbbcda94-7c24-4963-a9ff-46e94ea03955.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/320867/fbbcda94-7c24-4963-a9ff-46e94ea03955) [ArcStone](https://320867.hs-sites.com/) - [Impact](https://info.arcstone.com/impact) - [Work](https://info.arcstone.com/work) - [About](https://info.arcstone.com/about-arcstone) - [Careers](https://info.arcstone.com/careers) - [Services](https://info.arcstone.com/services/) - [Web Design & Development](https://info.arcstone.com/services/web-design-and-development) - [Web Hosting & Email](https://info.arcstone.com/services/web-hosting-and-email) - [Accessibility & Inclusive Design](https://info.arcstone.com/services/accessibility-inclusive-design) - [Digital Marketing & Strategy](https://info.arcstone.com/services/digital-marketing-and-strategy) - [Membership Management](https://info.arcstone.com/services/membership-management) - [Online Webinars & Events](https://info.arcstone.com/events) - [Blog](https://320867.hs-sites.com/blog) - [Contact](https://info.arcstone.com/contact-us) ### Categories # "Why Facebook Ads Will Make You Successful in 2017 & Beyond" (+more) By Chloe Mark | January 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As a marketer, Monday mornings can be a challenge for many of us, as we adjust into the work week. My favorite hack for getting back into the swing of things is opening up the [Panda Extension](http://usepanda.com/app/) and checking out the most popular articles in marketing, design and tech. Take a peek below at what may inspire you to be more successful this week.  ### "[Why Facebook Ads Will Make You Successful in 2017 & Beyond](https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/facebook-ads-successful-2017#sm.000r567mki4jen511ou14f68x04qp)"  ![](https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Advertising%20in%202017.jpg?t=1485791540663&width=640&name=Facebook%20Advertising%20in%202017.jpg)Image source: [Hubspot](https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/facebook-ads-successful-2017#sm.000r567mki4jen511ou14f68x04qp) Although you may have deleted Facebook from your phone as the election heated many of our newsfeeds, as marketers we have to recognize it's still an incredibly powerful tool. For instance, "globally users spend 50 minutes a day on average with Facebook properties. That is head and shoulders above any other tech property – and almost as much time as [people spend eating and drinking each day.](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/06/business/facebook-bends-the-rules-of-audience-engagement-to-its-advantage.html?_r=1)" There's more than one way this product is innovating its ad space: - New slick mobile-oriented ad unit - One of the best tools for audience targeting  - VR & AI ad development [Find out more »](https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/facebook-ads-successful-2017#sm.000r567mki4jen511ou14f68x04qp) ### "[Breaking Out of the Box: Design Inspiration (January 2017)](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2017/01/breaking-out-of-the-box-design-inspiration-january-2017/)"  Whenever I'm in a creative slump, I love to read through sites like Smashing Magazine to see what others are doing. This list covers a wide array of designs, highlighting the multiple directions 2017 web design and illustrations are headed. These styles feel a bit old school, hand-drawn and bright in color. A few of my favorites that could inspire your next design look are below, but be sure to check out the [full article](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2017/01/breaking-out-of-the-box-design-inspiration-january-2017/).  ![](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Authentic-Assets-700w-opt.jpg)Image source: [Kotryna Zukauskaite](http://kata-illustration.com/mfe/) ![](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-Guardian-Review-Books-700w-opt.jpg) Image source: [Robert Frank Hunter](http://robertfrankhunter.com/Guardian-Book-Review) ![](https://www.smashingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Karamel-700w-opt.jpg) Image source: [Mads Berg](https://www.behance.net/gallery/42497337/Karamel) ### "[46 Facts Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know](https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/46-facts-entrepreneur-needs-to-know#sm.000r567mki4jen511ou14f68x04qp)"  While perusing Hubspot, I found this amazing infographic by DealSunny.com. Even if you're not aiming to be an entrepreneur, it's both surprising and inspiring to see what these types of folk are thinking and doing and which countries they are most often doing so.  ![](https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SJe1fcqc.jpg?t=1485791540663&width=640&name=SJe1fcqc.jpg) Topics: [Digital Marketing](https://320867.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/digital-marketing) [![Web-design-marketing-consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/320867/e5e63dc3-7796-4f3f-ac4d-70030f46e105.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/320867/e5e63dc3-7796-4f3f-ac4d-70030f46e105) ![Dan Olson](https://www.arcstone.com/hubfs/dolson.jpg) ## Talk to a Digital Strategist Questions about your project? We can help. 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