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How to Allocate a £2,000/Month Marketing Budget Across Channels

22 May 2025·Updated Oct 2025·8 min read·How-ToIntermediate
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Most SMBs over-allocate to the channels that feel safest (Facebook ads, Google ads) and under-invest in retention and referral channels with demonstrably better ROI. A data-driven allocation shifts budget toward your highest-performing channels — which often aren't where you'd expect.

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Key Takeaways
  • Most SMBs over-allocate to the channels that feel safest (Facebook ads, Google ads) and under-invest in retention and referral channels with demonstrably better ROI.
  • A data-driven allocation shifts budget toward your highest-performing channels — which often aren't where you'd expect.

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