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The best place to outsource social media management...?

by Mady1234
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Hi all,

I've been doing offline marketing for a while now, so far so good...
I'm mostly selling mobile websites, however, a client of mine has now asked me for social media management. I don't have time to handle that myself at the moment. Does anyone know where I could outsource a service like this? And what's the average price people charge their clients?

Thanks!

Sylvia
#management #media #outsource #place #social
  • Profile picture of the author kebertt
    I've found some of the best outsourcers here on the forum, if you're looking for quality services. Be sure to hire someone reputable who provides quality work - and when getting quotes, remember that you get what you pay for. Typically, it's best to let your expenses cut into your profits a bit as long as the work provided is quality.

    Another place to look would be hiring a freelancer on oDesk - but you're going to have to wade through a lot of crap to find a good contractor.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mady1234
      Thx! I was thinking about Odesk and Elance too, but as you said, a lot of crap on there...
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    • Profile picture of the author sodomojo
      Originally Posted by kebertt View Post

      I've found some of the best outsourcers here on the forum, if you're looking for quality services. Be sure to hire someone reputable who provides quality work - and when getting quotes, remember that you get what you pay for. Typically, it's best to let your expenses cut into your profits a bit as long as the work provided is quality.

      Another place to look would be hiring a freelancer on oDesk - but you're going to have to wade through a lot of crap to find a good contractor.
      Who have you found on the forum for social media? I only know of Social Media Exposure....
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  • Profile picture of the author Tayharris
    I'm sure there are plenty of great managers here on the forum but, I would suggest still doing all the strategy yourself and setting up tools so you can outsource when the posts go up and responses to the content.

    Some things I would suggest putting together would be a brand voice document, include things like customer service responses, tone, and lots of examples! Content strategy for each platform, you can outsource content ideation but stay involved in that process. You should know your brand best. Even when I come up with most of the ideas for clients for our content documents I still keep them highly involved in that process.

    For outsourcing different tasks, I love Odesk. But definitely pay attention to who you hire and ask them good questions if you need more then brainless tasks or ones that require unique skills.
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    • Profile picture of the author Wendy Hearn
      Originally Posted by Tayharris View Post

      I'm sure there are plenty of great managers here on the forum but, I would suggest still doing all the strategy yourself and setting up tools so you can outsource when the posts go up and responses to the content.

      Some things I would suggest putting together would be a brand voice document, include things like customer service responses, tone, and lots of examples! Content strategy for each platform, you can outsource content ideation but stay involved in that process. You should know your brand best. Even when I come up with most of the ideas for clients for our content documents I still keep them highly involved in that process.
      This is great advice.

      Wendy
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  • Profile picture of the author DrLenSchwartz
    Take a look at Automated Updates | Social Networking Done-For-YouAutomated Updates

    There is also a white label program you can signup for.
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  • Profile picture of the author sdentrepreneur
    I use 123Employee in the Philippines, well trained and affordable.
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    • Profile picture of the author natebunger
      Originally Posted by sdentrepreneur View Post

      I use 123Employee in the Philippines, well trained and affordable.
      I may have to check that out. Thanks for the tip. ODesk is not that bad. I've had fair share both of good and bad services there.
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  • Profile picture of the author Trucker
    I could help you in setting up :
    1) social media profiles
    2) optimizing it as per platform guidelines
    3) cross promotion
    4) regular content creation & syndication

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author WebdevelopmentGroup
    Send me a (PM) I have a few guys on my team that can handle it for you.

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  • Profile picture of the author Matt Lee
    Don't you love it when you ask for recommendations here on the forum and 90% of the replies aren't relevant or self promotional... Check these guys out, I just started a few campaigns with them, and they have a kick ass cpanel/dashboard that your clients can log into in real time and see stats, scheduled posts, etc. Not an affliate, just like their value. Retortal - White label social media management service
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    • Profile picture of the author 9999
      I checked out Retortal and they look very promising. Matt, are you still using them?
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      • Profile picture of the author Matt Lee
        Yeah I still use them

        Originally Posted by 9999 View Post

        I checked out Retortal and they look very promising. Matt, are you still using them?
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  • Profile picture of the author richardseo
    Hi All,

    I'm Richard from Retortal.com - firstly, thanks to Matt Lee for recommending us, we started getting sign ups mentioning Warrior Forum, so many thanks for that - I can't find you in our CRM so I'm not sure who you are... PM me and I'd love to discount your next few sales by way of thanks.

    also - I've posted a WSO (warrior special offer - that's probably obvious to you guys... it took me a while to figure out!) - free setup on your first 10 accounts sold - an exclusive WF offer.

    http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...l-service.html

    Best Regards,
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    • Profile picture of the author 9999
      Just wanted to follow-up and see if anyone has tried this service out. Please feel free to post here or pm me if you recommend them.

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author internetmarketer1
    I found my social media manager through Task Army believe it or not. Of course, the site is very reliable, so it is easy to find somebody on there to outsource something like SSM to. One girl I have only charged me like $5 an hour, but I pay her a good $8 on the days when she is working for multiple clients of mine.

    Try TaskArmy. The site is very responsive, and it works quicker too than most bidding sites because there is no need for bidding or anything.
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