Should I boost Instagram posts or run proper ads?
Run proper ads in Ads Manager if you want sales. Boosting is quick but has fewer targeting, placement and optimisation options.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
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Boosting can work for simple engagement goals.
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