Create Multiple Facebook Ad Campaigns in Minutes: The Ultimate Time-Saving Guide
Published by January 30, 2025 · Reading time 21 minutes · Created by Lix.so
Creating Facebook ad campaigns can be incredibly time-consuming. If you're managing multiple products, testing different markets, or running campaigns for multiple clients, you know the pain: creating each campaign manually through Ads Manager can take hours or even days.
What if you could create 10, 50, or even 100 campaigns in just minutes instead of spending an entire workday on repetitive setup tasks?
In this comprehensive guide, we'll show you exactly how to create multiple Facebook ad campaigns fast using batch creation workflows, templates, automation strategies, and cutting-edge tools that will save you 90% of your time.
The Time Challenge: Why Creating Facebook Campaigns Takes So Long
Breaking Down Campaign Creation Time
Let's look at the reality of creating Facebook campaigns manually:
Single Campaign Creation Time:
Setting up campaign objective: 2 minutes
Configuring ad set (targeting, budget, schedule): 5 minutes
Creating ad (creative upload, copy, CTA): 5 minutes
Review and adjustments: 3 minutes
Total per campaign: 15 minutes
For 10 campaigns: 2.5 hours
For 50 campaigns: 12.5 hours
For 100 campaigns: 25 hours (more than 3 workdays!)
The Hidden Costs of Slow Campaign Creation
Manual campaign creation doesn't just waste time. It also causes:
Delayed launches: Missing optimal timing for sales, events, or market opportunities
Human errors: Incorrect budgets, wrong targeting, missing pixels
Inconsistent structure: Different settings across similar campaigns
Mental fatigue: Repetitive tasks drain creativity and strategic thinking
Opportunity cost: Time spent on setup could be used for optimization and strategy
Scaling limitations: Can't test enough variants to find winners
The Reality for Different Business Types
Dropshippers: Testing 20+ products requires 20+ campaigns = 5 hours minimum
Agencies: Managing 10 clients with 5 campaigns each = 12.5 hours per setup cycle
E-commerce Brands: Launching seasonal sales across 30 product lines = 7.5 hours
Content Creators: Testing 15 different audience segments = 3.75 hours
The bottom line? Time is your most valuable resource, and manual campaign creation is bleeding it dry.
Save hours every week
Create hundreds of Facebook Ads campaigns in minutes with Lix.so. Batch upload, reusable templates, automatic generation.
Lower risk: Diversify spend across multiple campaigns
Better ROAS: Find optimal campaigns faster
Strategy 1: Master Campaign Templates
What Are Campaign Templates?
Campaign templates are pre-configured settings that you can apply to multiple campaigns instantly. Instead of manually entering targeting, budgets, placements, and ad copy each time, you set them once and reuse them.
Setting Up Your First Template
Step 1: Identify Your Most Common Campaign Type
For most advertisers, this is:
E-commerce: Conversions (Purchase)
Lead Generation: Lead ads
Content sites: Traffic
Brand awareness: Engagement
Step 2: Configure All Settings
Create one "perfect" campaign with:
Template: "E-commerce Sales - US Market" Campaign Level: - Objective: Sales - Buying Type: Auction - Budget: Campaign Budget Optimization - Daily Budget: $100 Ad Set Level: - Conversion Event: Purchase - Location: United States - Age: 25-55 - Gender: All - Detailed Targeting: Online Shopping, E-commerce - Placements: Automatic (Feed + Stories prioritized) - Schedule: Continuous - Optimization: Conversions Ad Level: - Format: Single Image/Video - Primary Text: Template variable `{product_description}` - Headline: Template variable `{headline_text}` - Call-to-Action: Shop Now - Destination: Website with conversion tracking
Step 3: Save as Template
In Facebook Ads Manager:
Create your perfect campaign
Save it as a draft
Use "Duplicate" feature for future campaigns
OR use a third-party tool that supports true templates
Creating Multiple Templates for Different Scenarios
Template Library Example:
US Sales Campaign - For product launches in US market
International Sales Campaign - For worldwide expansion
Cold Audience Testing - For new interest-based targeting
Retargeting Campaign - For website visitors
Lookalike Audience - For scaling winners
Brand Awareness - For top-of-funnel content
Flash Sale - For limited-time promotions with urgency
Before:
Manual entry for every campaign: 5 minutes
After:
Fill in 5 variables: 30 seconds
Time saved per campaign: 4.5 minutesFor 50 campaigns: 3.75 hours saved!
Strategy 2: Batch Campaign Creation Workflows
What Is Batch Campaign Creation?
Instead of creating campaigns one by one, batch creation lets you create multiple campaigns simultaneously with a streamlined process.
The Batch Creation Process
Step 1: Prepare Your Campaign List
Create a spreadsheet with all campaigns you want to create:
Campaign Name
Product
Country
Budget
Audience
Creative
Product A - US
Headphones
US
$50
Tech Fans
video-1.mp4
Product A - UK
Headphones
UK
$50
Tech Fans
video-1.mp4
Product A - CA
Headphones
CA
$50
Tech Fans
video-1.mp4
Product B - US
Smartwatch
US
$50
Fitness
video-2.mp4
Product B - UK
Smartwatch
UK
$50
Fitness
video-2.mp4
Step 2: Group by Similarity
Group campaigns that share settings:
Group 1: Product A campaigns (same creative, different countries)
Group 2: Product B campaigns (same creative, different countries)
Group 3: Test campaigns (different creatives, same country)
Product A Sales Campaigns
├─ Product A - US Market
├─ Product A - UK Market
├─ Product A - CA Market
└─ Product A - AU Market
Structure Level 3: By Stage
Product A - US Market
├─ TEST: Product A US - Low Budget ($10/day)
├─ SCALE: Product A US - Medium Budget ($50/day)
└─ EVERGREEN: Product A US - High Budget ($200/day)
Creating Structured Campaigns Fast
Step 1: Define your structure hierarchy
Step 2: Create base campaigns for each category
Step 3: Use batch duplication within each category
Step 4: Apply naming conventions consistently
Example workflow for 30 campaigns:
Create "TEST" base campaign (15 min)
Duplicate 9 times for different products (2 min)
Batch edit product names and creatives (5 min)
Create "SCALE" base campaign (15 min)
Duplicate 9 times (2 min)
Batch edit (5 min)
Create "EVERGREEN" base campaign (15 min)
Duplicate 9 times (2 min)
Batch edit (5 min)
Total: 66 minutes for 30 well-structured campaigns
Manual creation: 7.5 hours
Time saved: 6.5 hours (85%)
How Lix.so Revolutionizes Campaign Speed
The All-in-One Fast Campaign Solution
Lix.so is built specifically to solve the campaign creation speed problem with:
Can I create campaigns for multiple ad accounts at once?
Yes, with the right tools:
Option 1: Business Manager switching
Switch between accounts manually
Use templates to speed up creation in each account
Option 2: Third-party tools with multi-account support
Create campaigns across all accounts simultaneously
One-click deployment to 10+ accounts
Centralized management
Best for agencies managing many clients.
What's the fastest way to create 100 campaigns?
Step-by-step fastest method:
Use a bulk creation tool like Lix.so (10 min)
Upload 100 product creatives
Select campaign template
Choose target markets
Click "Create All"
Alternative: API script (5 min execution, after initial setup)
Prepare CSV with campaign data
Run Python/JavaScript script
Monitor creation progress
Manual fastest method (4-5 hours)
Create 1 base campaign per category (10 campaigns)
Duplicate each 10 times
Bulk edit names and settings
Winner: Specialized tool (Lix.so) = 10 minutes
How much time can I realistically save?
Conservative estimate:
Before:
100 campaigns × 15 minutes = 25 hours
Plus creative uploads: 2 hours
Plus optimization: 3 hours
Total: 30 hours
After (with templates + batch creation):
Setup templates: 1 hour (one-time)
Batch creative upload: 15 minutes
Bulk campaign creation: 1 hour
Automated optimization: 30 minutes
Total: 2.75 hours
Time saved: 27.25 hours (90.8%)
For monthly campaign creation:
Savings: ~27 hours/month
Annual savings: 324 hours (8 full workweeks!)
Advanced Tips for Maximum Speed
Tip 1: Create a Campaign Creation Checklist
Systematize your process:
☐ Gather all creatives (videos, images)
☐ Batch upload to Media Library
☐ Define target markets/audiences
☐ Set budget allocation strategy
☐ Choose template or create base campaign
☐ Prepare naming convention
☐ Batch create all campaigns
☐ Review campaign settings
☐ Set up automated rules
☐ Launch campaigns
☐ Monitor first 24 hours closely
Time saved: Eliminates back-and-forth, forgetting steps
Tip 2: Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Ads Manager
Master these shortcuts:
Ctrl+D: Duplicate campaign
Ctrl+Click: Select multiple campaigns
Shift+Click: Select range of campaigns
Ctrl+S: Save changes
Ctrl+Z: Undo
Time saved: 10-15 seconds per action × 100 actions = 15-25 minutes
Tip 3: Pre-Build Audiences
Don't create audiences during campaign creation:
Instead:
Build all custom audiences in advance
Save them with clear names
Build lookalike audiences from best performers
Create saved audiences for common interest groups
During campaign creation:
Select from saved audiences (instant)
No waiting for audience building
Consistent targeting across campaigns
Time saved: 5 minutes per campaign
Tip 4: Use Campaign Drafts
For large bulk creation:
Create all campaigns as drafts first
Review all settings before publishing
Publish all at once
Why:
Catch errors before spending money
Adjust settings across all campaigns if needed
Peace of mind
Tip 5: Automate Post-Creation Tasks
Set up automated rules immediately after creation:
Rule 1: Auto-pause if ROAS < 1.0 for 3 days
Rule 2: Auto-increase budget by 20% if ROAS > 3.0 for 2 days
Rule 3: Send notification if daily spend > $X
Rule 4: Auto-duplicate top performers
Setup time: 15 minutes
Time saved ongoing: 5-10 hours per week in manual monitoring
Conclusion: From Hours to Minutes
Creating multiple Facebook ad campaigns doesn't have to be a time-consuming nightmare. With the right strategies, tools, and workflows, you can:
✅ Reduce campaign creation time by 90%+
✅ Create 100 campaigns in minutes instead of days
✅ Test more variations to find winners faster
✅ Scale profitably with less manual work
✅ Focus on strategy instead of repetitive tasks
The key principles:
Master templates for reusable campaign structures
Use batch workflows to create multiple campaigns simultaneously
Leverage automation tools for maximum efficiency
Structure campaigns intelligently for easy management
Prepare in advance to eliminate delays
Your next steps:
Identify your most common campaign type (1 minute)
Create your first template (15 minutes)
Try batch duplication with 5-10 campaigns (10 minutes)
Lix.so is the fastest way to create multiple Facebook ad campaigns. With batch creative upload, reusable templates, and one-click campaign generation, you can create 100+ campaigns in just minutes.
Start your free trial today and experience the speed difference. Stop wasting hours on manual campaign creation. Start scaling faster. 🚀