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Anyone running a small social media marketing business?

by cucr3
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Does anyone run or own a social media marketing agency/business? I know this is not a new concept, but recently I've had a few of my older-small business owner friends ask me to help in their social media presence. I know almost everything there is to know about Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. (I grew up in MySpace's heyday afterall).

Anyway, just looking for some guidance on services to offer and for how much? Charge per status update? Tweet? Likes gathered? Monthly maintenance?
#business #marketing #media #running #small #social
  • Profile picture of the author partyfavor
    yep my company (marketing and branding agency for the nightlife industry) also offers social media services. It ranges from coaching their team on best practices, to design and creative work on their pages, to full daily management of their accounts (content, posts, comment and replies etc).

    One of the things that they love (that you probably also have) is the constant research on the social media landscapes and being on top of those changes. We know how often Facebook changes its algorithms.. these owners have NO idea about that stuff.

    My biggest challenge is getting them to see the invisible ROI on social media. Don't undercut yourself with cheap fees so that they buy into it, it does take man-hours and work, but try to create some kind of lead generation in there as well so that there is some small way to show ROI.

    have fun!
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  • Profile picture of the author cucr3
    Yup, I actually had one friend say to me, he would get as far as logging into Facebook and then be done because he has no idea what is going on. Let alone trying to figure out any new changes FB makes (such as their recently redesigned timeline).

    As for fees, % of new income generated was one idea. I've also done a little research and seen monthly packages offered online for a set fee, for a specific set of tasks performed.
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  • Profile picture of the author automationhero
    We have a Facebook Group posting tool which has worked pretty good for marketing your business further than just your business FB page. You can reach out and let a lot more people know what you're doing whatever business you're in. You just join groups based on your niche then schedule posts from there.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bryan99
    I am currently working with a few clients that are interested in SMM services, but I don't have a company.
    The toughest part is convincing your client that they REALLY need a Social Media presence in these days, but looks like you got that part covered.

    Since you're interested in prices, just do a quick local search of similar companies, and what prices they charge. I'd advise selling your services for a lower price to build a customer base first, then compete with the other companies.
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    • Profile picture of the author glassman
      We run a social media management company. I'm attaching our pricing sheets so you can use them as needed. I Hope that helps.

      Also if you need to outsource your social media, you can check out our US outsourcing site here:
      Unbranded Marketing | White Label Social Media Marketing
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      • Profile picture of the author Technista
        My web design clients frequently ask for Facebook fan page set ups, so I include it as an upsell. I've recently begun creating custom fan pages and apps, which is starting to become very profitable.

        Setting up social media accounts for clients is also a valued service, but many clients don't have the time or interest in posting updates, so you might be able to create a niche for yourself there too.

        Good luck and have fun!
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      • Profile picture of the author MickyJ
        Originally Posted by glassman View Post

        We run a social media management company. I'm attaching our pricing sheets so you can use them as needed. I Hope that helps.

        Also if you need to outsource your social media, you can check out our US outsourcing site here:
        Unbranded Marketing | White Label Social Media Marketing
        Hi glassman

        I am looking for Facebook advertising specialists to advertise our company's Financial Services products.

        We are looking to extend our customer recruitment via a number of expert Facebook advertising affiliates who can set up Ads, Newsfeeds and branded affiliate landing pages to market our credit cards.

        If you are interested, I would be keen to discuss firer. Please PM me.

        Thank
        Mike
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      • Profile picture of the author Zenith Blue
        Originally Posted by glassman View Post

        We run a social media management company. I'm attaching our pricing sheets so you can use them as needed. I Hope that helps.

        Also if you need to outsource your social media, you can check out our US outsourcing site here:
        Unbranded Marketing | White Label Social Media Marketing
        Your website looks great glass man, but just a heads up that your social icons on the top right don't link to profiles.
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      • Profile picture of the author gferrand
        Originally Posted by glassman View Post

        We run a social media management company. I'm attaching our pricing sheets so you can use them as needed. I Hope that helps.

        Also if you need to outsource your social media, you can check out our US outsourcing site here:
        Unbranded Marketing | White Label Social Media Marketing
        Very generous of glassman to share this. Thank you!
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  • Profile picture of the author The_Idea_Gal
    My business is not social media, but I do from time to time help local businesses with social media because it's something that some people don't seem to have enough time for. I think if you want to make money, you have to give customers a comprehensive social media plan with a postings calendar and then get them to try the service for a few months.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vickcarty
    I can surely help in this matter and would like to have the details of the project.
    The cost can be ascertained after checking the details.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zenith Blue
    Originally Posted by Disruption View Post

    My main business is social media services. The income can be great if you advertise right. For service pricing, check my site: Make-Me-Famous
    You are not offering social media marketing services, you are just a like/follow farm.
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  • Profile picture of the author ErinWalsh
    I used to run a social media business until I became a project manager for Boost Software. You can either charge hourly or per posts, or you could charge a flat monthy fee based on the number of posts you would make. I would suggest charging a decent living wage -- a good wage that you could support your family on if you have one.
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  • Profile picture of the author pawandave
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    Originally Posted by cucr3 View Post

    Does anyone run or own a social media marketing agency/business? I know this is not a new concept, but recently I've had a few of my older-small business owner friends ask me to help in their social media presence. I know almost everything there is to know about Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. (I grew up in MySpace's heyday afterall).

    Anyway, just looking for some guidance on services to offer and for how much? Charge per status update? Tweet? Likes gathered? Monthly maintenance?
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  • Profile picture of the author Drafting
    My greatest test is getting them to see the undetectable ROI on online networking. Don't undercut yourself with modest charges so they get tied up with it, it does take man-hours and work, yet attempt to make a lead era in there too so that there is some little approach to show ROI.
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  • Profile picture of the author Solvico
    Yes I currently run a social media marketing business which is a new startup. There is a lot of demand from it from both small and large business. Especially in my country
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