February 2, 2026

Paid search vs. paid social: allocating your budget

When to invest in intent-driven search versus awareness-focused social campaigns.

Paid search captures demand that already exists, so it works best for high-intent services.

Paid social is ideal for audience expansion, brand lift, and remarketing.

Allocate budget based on funnel stage, then rebalance monthly using conversion data.

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Paid search vs. paid social: allocating your budget | craig.com