If you are currently investing in Facebook advertising, you will already know how quickly costs can add up. To drive website traffic, businesses typically spend between £215 and £430 per month. For brand awareness, that rises to around £330 to £660 per month. With average costs sitting at £6.60 per 1,000 views, it is clear that visibility comes at a price, and that price can fluctuate. 

 

Facebook ads rely on bidding systems, meaning the more competitors there are, the higher your costs. During peak periods such as Christmas and Black Friday, prices increase significantly as more businesses compete for attention. There is also the risk of “algorithm overload”, where increased competition drives prices up almost overnight, often pushing smaller businesses out of the market. 

We do not charge extra at peak times. You get consistent, predictable pricing all year round. There are no bidding wars, no sudden cost spikes, and no paying more simply because your industry is competitive. Whether you are in retail, services, or a high-demand sector, your price stays fair and transparent. 

Our packages, however, start from just £20 to £175 per month, giving you access to hundreds of thousands of local residents. Combined, our pages reach millions of people every month, offering exceptional value and consistent exposure. 

 

Unlike paid ads that disappear once the budget stops, our posts continue to work for you. It is common for content to receive engagement weeks or even months later, as strong posts are resurfaced by the platform and shown to new audiences. This gives you ongoing visibility without ongoing costs. 

These are real local people who actively engage with content, whether that is business-to-consumer or business-to-business. There is no extra charge for this audience. It is already built, already engaged, and ready to respond. 

 

Some campaigns have even been picked up by local press and TV, giving businesses even greater exposure beyond social media. 

On top of that, our citywide package includes free campaign planning and strategy. Normally, businesses spend between £1,000 and £5,000 on initial strategy development, with ongoing consultancy costing £75 to £150 per hour. We include this to ensure your campaign performs at its best from day one. 

 

The reality is simple. Facebook advertising can be effective, but it is expensive, competitive, and unpredictable. Working with an organic local community gives you targeted reach, trusted engagement, consistent pricing, and long-lasting results. 

 

If your goal is to be seen, trusted, and remembered locally, this is not just an alternative to Facebook ads. It is a smarter investment. 

 

Ask GoTo also works in partnership with MK Community Hub. MK Community Hub began in 2011 with one simple idea: to create a space dedicated entirely to Milton Keynes. At the time, local news and media often felt diluted by national headlines. Important stories, small businesses, community voices, and local wins were getting lost in the noise. MK Community Hub was built to change that. No distractions. No filler. Just Milton Keynes. 

 

We started with zero followers. No audience. No shortcuts. No paid hype. Just a commitment to consistently show up for the city and the people in it. Over the years, that commitment has grown into a community of more than 80,000 followers, built entirely through organic connections with real local people and businesses. In the last year alone, our content reached 160 million views. That reach is not driven by gimmicks or automation. It is powered by genuine engagement, shared pride in our city, and meaningful conversations within the community. Read more @ https://www.mkcommunityhub.com/advertisewithus