Dark Clicks: The Insider’s Guide to Choosing the Best Networks for Black Hat Ads

Unveil the Hidden Gems for crypto, gambling, forex & other Blackhat niches

When it comes to advertising in restricted or black hat niches, choosing the right social network can make or break your campaign. Popular platforms like Meta, Google, Reddit, Twitter, Telegram, Taboola, TikTok, and Bing offer various opportunities, but each comes with unique challenges for black hat ads.

In this article, we'll explore which networks are best suited for advertising in different black hat niches, including Crypto, Forex, and Gambling. We'll delve into the specific advantages and obstacles of each platform, helping you make informed decisions for your advertising strategies.

We're ranking these networks based on four crucial factors:

1. **Learning Curve**: How easy it is to learn and navigate the advertising platform.

2. **Availability of Accounts**: The ease of obtaining accounts for running ads.

3. **Targeting Capabilities**: The precision and effectiveness of the platform's targeting options.

4. **Level of Difficulty of Running Black Hat Ads**: How challenging it is to run black hat ads on the platform.

Finally, we'll provide an overall value ranking for each network.

Additionally, if I had $100 to promote my own business, I'll share how much I would allocate to each network based on their strengths and challenges.

About Me

I am a performance marketer with over 11 years of experience, running an agency that generates revenues close to half a million dollars every year. Our agency has been involved in both black hat and white hat advertising, with a recent focus on black hat advertising. Here’s my take on the best platforms for black hat advertising.

Meta

**Learning Curve**:

The learning curve for Meta is very high. There are numerous elements to master, and a thorough understanding is required to run a successful Meta ad campaign. From targeting options to optimization techniques, there is a lot to grasp.

- **Automation**: Meta also offers an automated option where the Facebook algorithm handles most of the work. In this mode, users only need to provide their creative content, and the algorithm takes care of the targeting and optimization.

- **Creative Creation Ability**: Additionally, creatives can often be generated directly within the Meta Ads Manager, simplifying the process for users who may not have extensive advertising experience.

**Availability of Accounts**:

- **High Availability**: Meta has the highest availability of accounts. It is probably the number one selling product for agency account sellers on the internet.

- **Approval Process**: Getting approved by Meta to set up these accounts is not the easiest task. It requires compliance with their policies, but you don't need to be a genius to get through the process.

- **Challenges for Black Hat Ads**: While account availability is high, navigating Meta's account approval system can be a bit challenging, especially for those looking to run black hat ads.

**Targeting Capabilities**:

- **Best in the Business**: Meta's targeting capabilities are the best in the business, and a lot of the heavy lifting is done by the Facebook algorithm itself.

- **Limitations for Crypto**: For niches like crypto, there are no crypto-related targeting options available.

- **Opportunities in Gambling and Forex**: For niches like gambling and forex, you can target a wide range of interests that are specific to your business. The precision and effectiveness of Meta's targeting options make it a powerful platform for advertisers who understand how to leverage these tools effectively.

**Investment Allocation**: