{"id":82163,"date":"2024-10-04T11:53:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/?p=82163"},"modified":"2026-09-08T21:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:36:02","slug":"social-media-management-services-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/social-media-management-services-list\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Social Media Management Services to Boost Client Satisfaction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Many SMB owners acknowledge the importance of social media marketing in growing brand awareness and ultimately helping them\u00a0<a href=\"\/get-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get customers<\/a>. Yet, few have time to spare. Between running day-to-day operations, managing staff, and serving existing customers, most small business owners simply can&#8217;t keep up with the posting cadence, content quality, and engagement that today&#8217;s platforms demand. That lack of free time\u2014a key pain point for an SMB owner\u2014is a ripe opportunity for any digital marketing agency willing to fill the gap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social media management services<\/strong>\u00a0are a must-have on your agency&#8217;s list of services, whether you&#8217;re selling them as a standalone offering or bundling them with content creation, strategy, and reporting into one package. And the way agencies deliver those services is shifting fast: what used to require a full content team can now be handled largely by AI, from drafting on-brand posts to publishing them across every platform a client uses. That shift changes who agencies can profitably serve, and it&#8217;s reshaping what &#8220;full-service&#8221; social media management actually includes.<\/p>\n<p>This article will guide you through a curated list of social media management services that matter the most for your local SMB clients, regardless of their industry, along with what these services typically cost, how they&#8217;re bundled with content creation, and where AI tools like Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager fit into the picture.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[et_pb_section global_module=\"113183 \"][\/et_pb_section]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>TL;DR:<\/h2>\n<p>Social media management services cover strategy, content creation, scheduling, community engagement, and reporting, either as a full-service package or increasingly through AI tools. This guide breaks down 20 services agencies can offer, what small business pricing typically looks like, and how AI tools like Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager are changing what a full-service package can include without adding headcount.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Social Media Management and Content Creation Services?<\/h2>\n<p>Social media management and content creation services combine the ongoing operational side of social media\u2014scheduling, publishing, community engagement, and reporting\u2014with the actual creative work of producing the posts, graphics, and videos that go out under a client&#8217;s brand.\u00a0Agencies bundle the two because they&#8217;re rarely useful apart: management without content means empty profiles with nothing to post, and content creation without management means great assets that never get scheduled, published, or tracked.<\/p>\n<p>When a client buys this bundled service, they&#8217;re typically paying for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategy and planning:<\/strong>\u00a0platform selection, content pillars, and a monthly calendar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Content production:<\/strong>\u00a0copywriting, graphic design, short-form video, and hashtag research<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publishing and scheduling:<\/strong>\u00a0posting at optimal times across every platform the client is active on<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community management:<\/strong>\u00a0responding to comments, messages, and mentions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting:<\/strong>\u00a0monthly performance summaries tied back to the client&#8217;s business goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For agencies, offering this as one line item\u2014rather than selling content creation and management as separate services\u2014simplifies the client&#8217;s invoice and makes it easier to prove ROI, since the same team is accountable for both what gets made and how it performs. It also removes a common bottleneck: agencies that outsource content creation but manage publishing in-house often lose days waiting on drafts. Bundling the two under one workflow (or one AI-driven tool) closes that gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2>Social Media Management Services for Small Business: What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>Social media management services for small business typically range from free DIY scheduling tools to full-service agency retainers of $4,000 or more per month, with most small businesses landing somewhere between $300 and $1,500 per month depending on platform count, posting frequency, and whether content creation and paid ads are included.<\/p>\n<p>Small business owners shopping for these services are usually choosing between four approaches:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Approach<\/th>\n<th>Typical monthly cost<\/th>\n<th>What&#8217;s included<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DIY with native or free tools<\/td>\n<td>$0\u2013$50<\/td>\n<td>Manual posting, basic scheduling, no strategy or reporting<\/td>\n<td>Pre-revenue businesses with time but no budget<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Freelancer or boutique package<\/td>\n<td>$99\u2013$600<\/td>\n<td>Content creation, limited posting, light reporting<\/td>\n<td>Single-platform needs, tight budgets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full-service agency retainer<\/td>\n<td>$500\u2013$4,000+<\/td>\n<td>Strategy, content, community management, ad coordination, reporting<\/td>\n<td>Businesses wanting a hands-off, strategic partner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AI-powered social management<\/td>\n<td>Varies by agency partner<\/td>\n<td>Autonomous content creation, scheduling, and publishing across every major platform, plus conversational reporting<\/td>\n<td>Agencies that want to profitably serve more small business clients without adding headcount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Pricing this wide of a range is common in the industry\u2014one\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/feedbird.com\/blog\/12-top-social-media-management-agencies-services-for-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2026 agency comparison<\/a>\u00a0found monthly rates spanning from $99 to $7,500 depending on scope. What matters more than the price tag is whether the service is structured around the outcomes a small business actually needs: consistent posting, on-brand content, and reporting that ties back to leads or sales, not just likes.<\/p>\n<p>Small businesses should also weigh how AI is changing what&#8217;s included at every price point. Agencies report that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/feedbird.com\/blog\/12-top-social-media-management-agencies-services-for-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">most social marketers<\/a>\u00a0now expect AI tools to play a central role in content creation and scheduling going forward, which is shifting what a &#8220;full-service&#8221; package can include without a corresponding jump in price. This is exactly the gap Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager was built to close for agencies serving small business clients\u2014more on that below.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"w2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Social Media Management Services to Boost Client Satisfaction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a list of social media management services to consider adding to your package, along with tips on what tools you will need to get started and what your first steps in setting up each service should look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Social Media Strategy Development<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media management is more than just creating a post and waiting for comments, likes, and new followers. It requires a <a href=\"https:\/\/planable.io\/blog\/social-media-strategy\/\">well-planned strategy<\/a> that caters to a brand\u2019s audience and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Do<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you should determine the final cost for your social media strategy development service. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114355\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-2-32.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: how to cost for your social media strategy development service \" width=\"1080\" height=\"805\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agencies typically offer tiered pricing models:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic package: $1,000 &#8211; $3,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard package: $3,000 &#8211; $5,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium package: $5,000 &#8211; $10,000+<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, hold an in-depth meeting with the SMB to understand their:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business goals whether they are increasing brand awareness or growing sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique selling proposition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114358\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-3-32.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: USP\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After gathering all the needed information, conduct research to identify the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current social media presence in terms of engagement rates, follower growth, and content performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key competitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The target audience in terms of buyer personas for B2C and ICPs for B2B<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114367\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-4-25.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: buyer persona\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114368\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-5-22.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: ICP\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your research, come up with the following recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most relevant social media platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMART goals that align with the client&#8217;s overall business objectives and KPIs based on SMART goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A monthly or quarterly content calendar, including post types, frequency, and posting times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for community management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency of regular strategy review sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools Needed<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To conduct audience research, you could leverage the following tools:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook Audience Insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X Analytics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn Analytics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Insights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the top tools for competitor analysis are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprout Social<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socialbakers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rival IQ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"w4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Account Setup and Optimization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up accounts on social media is more complicated than it may seem. This process requires ticking off these boxes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Careful profile optimization by writing a clear, concise, keyword-rich bio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding eye-catching visuals such as emojis where appropriate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uploading a great profile photo, whether that\u2019s a logo, a team photo, or a product highlight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inserting platform-specific features like location tags<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Practices for Setting Up Accounts<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a business page, not a personal profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a properly sized profile picture (180&#215;180 pixels) and cover photo (820&#215;312 pixels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claim a vanity URL (e.g. facebook.com\/yourbusiness)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a call-to-action button (e.g.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Shop Now&#8221;, &#8220;Contact Us&#8221;)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up custom page tabs relevant to your client\u2019s business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your page to get the blue checkmark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out all profile information completely<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a business account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a recognizable profile picture (110&#215;110 pixels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a compelling bio (150 characters max)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a link to your client\u2019s website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable notifications to respond quickly to comments\/messages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to your Facebook page<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Company Page, not a personal profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a high-quality logo as your profile picture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a banner image (1536&#215;768 pixels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a detailed &#8220;About&#8221; section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your client\u2019s company&#8217;s specialties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List job openings if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage employees to list your client\u2019s company as their employer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X<\/span><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an @username that represents your client\u2019s brand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a profile picture (400&#215;400 pixels) and header image (1500&#215;500 pixels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a concise, keyword-rich bio (160 characters max)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include your location and website link<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin an important tweet to the top of your client\u2019s profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable quality filter and notification settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 id=\"w5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Do<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re offering account setup as a service, determine whether you\u2019ll charge a flat rate or bill hourly. Ensure you\u2019re putting your most <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-team\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social-media-savvy team members<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the job to provide your client with optimal results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 id=\"p6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Content Creation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An integral part of a successful social media strategy is creating compelling, engaging, and shareable content. Creating such content requires a thoughtful approach that combines high-quality graphics or videos with persuasive copywriting and hashtag\/keyword research. The right content increases engagement, attracts new followers, and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most importantly, amplifies the brand\u2019s overall reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-content-creation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content creation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a time-consuming task that most business owners and managers don\u2019t have time for in their schedules. That\u2019s where you come in. This service is often an easy sell for you and a lifesaver for those who purchase it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Do<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good content relies on strong copywriting and graphic design, so you should consider hiring a copywriter or graphic designer to help out in this department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an overview of average salaries for these professionals. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/copywriter\/salaries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average salary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as of 2024 for a copywriter is $65,839 per year in the United States and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.indeed.com\/career\/copywriter\/salaries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$56,730 per year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Canada. Graphic designers in the U.S. get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/graphic-designer\/salaries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on average<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $61,470 per year and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.indeed.com\/career\/graphic-designer\/salaries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$72,399 in Canada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a marketing agency that\u2019s just starting out, hiring these professionals may be unaffordable. Despair not. If you need help on both fronts, consider a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white-label social media management service<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can sell without putting in the work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful Tools<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a list of tools that marketing agencies can use to conduct keyword research for social media content posts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook Ads Manager can be used to explore audience interests and behaviors related to keywords<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram&#8217;s Explore tab and hashtag research help identify popular keywords and phrases used in posts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X&#8217;s advanced search allows targeted keyword research based on location, engagement, dates, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generative AI can help marketing agencies save hours on content creation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While having AI generate creative content for your agency\u2019s clients sounds like a fairy tale, you may still waste precious time by needing to manually pull up different accounts. Vendasta&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"\/social-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social AI<\/a>\u00a0keeps all your clients&#8217; accounts under one roof and puts content creation, post-scheduling, and customer communication on autopilot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114364\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-6-17.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: Vendasta's software for social media management\" width=\"1159\" height=\"893\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"w7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Content Calendar Creation and Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to boost client satisfaction, add content calendar creation and management to your social media management services list. Businesses need a well-planned and organized content calendar to ensure their content is consistent and strategically distributed across various social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your content calendar creation and management services should consist of regular analysis of your client\u2019s target audience and industry trends. This analysis can help you identify relevant topics and holidays to incorporate into their calendar each month.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content calendars should contain a mix of industry-specific events, holidays, trending topics, and company news. Consider following the 80\/20 rule: 80% informative\/entertaining, 20% promotional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful Tools<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, Vendasta\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"\/services\/social-media\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services can help you effectively create and manage content calendars for multiple clients by scheduling posts ahead of time and providing analytics about the performance of each post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114363\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-7-18.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: social media marketing\" width=\"1114\" height=\"958\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Community Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying on top of engagement is a difficult task, especially for business owners and managers who have their plates full of other important duties. Offering community management on your social media manager services list is a great way to keep your clients happy and help them put more time and energy back into their already busy schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community management is a big job, especially if you\u2019re working with multiple brands. It consists of monitoring social media platforms for activity from followers (also known as social listening) and engaging with your clients\u2019 audiences by responding to comments, messages, and mentions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re offering this service, you should abide by your clients\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/media-companies-sell-social-media-management-packages-vendasta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guidelines for social media management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure you stay in line with their reputation and public image.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Social Media Advertising<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid campaigns on social media are a great way to help your clients gain attention from a broader audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a guide on how to set up social media ads on major social media platforms:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook Ads<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Facebook Business Page if you don&#8217;t have one already.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access Facebook Ads Manager:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/adsmanager\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facebook.com\/adsmanager<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or navigate through your Facebook Page: Ad Center &gt; All Ads &gt; Ads Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Create&#8221; to start a new ad campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your campaign objective (e.g., Awareness, Traffic, Engagement, Leads, Sales).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up your ad set:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define your target audience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose ad placements (Automatic or Manual)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your budget and schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your ad:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select ad format (e.g., Single Image, Carousel, Video)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload media and write ad copy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a call-to-action button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and publish your ad.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Ads<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram ads are managed through Facebook Ads Manager, as Instagram is owned by Meta (Facebook).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your Instagram account is connected to your Facebook Page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow steps 2-7 from the Facebook Ads section above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing placements, select Instagram-specific options (e.g., Instagram Feed, Stories, Explore).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize your creative for Instagram&#8217;s visual format.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 id=\"w11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn Ads<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to LinkedIn Campaign Manager or create an account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Create campaign&#8221; to start.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your campaign objective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up your ad group:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define your target audience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your budget and schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose ad format (e.g., Sponsored Content, Message Ads, Text Ads)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your ad:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload media and write ad copy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a call-to-action button<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and launch your campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X Ads<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to ads.X.com and sign in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Create campaign&#8221; to start.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your campaign objective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up your ad group:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define your target audience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your budget and schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose ad placement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your ad:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compose your tweet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add media if desired<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select or create a website card if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and launch your campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"w12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Outreach for Influencer Marketing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influencer marketing has become an indispensable tool for brands. It helps them tap into the established audiences and credibility of influential online figures that appeal to their ideal customers. When brands partner with relevant influencers, they can rapidly amplify their reach, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to offer influencer marketing on your social media management services list, you\u2019ll need to allocate a budget for collaborations. Consider the size of an influencer\u2019s audience, their niche, and your client\u2019s desired level of partnership when determining how much you should spend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some influencers are happy to promote a brand in exchange for free or discounted products, others require monetary compensation. In this case, you may need to choose between influencer marketing CPM (Cost Per Mille) and CPI (Cost Per Impression).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a formula for calculating CPM:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114357\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-8-17.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: calculating CPM influencer marketing\" width=\"1080\" height=\"805\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, when setting up this service, it\u2019s important to determine your agency\u2019s digital marketing niche<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and choose the best way to position your service. What is your USP going to be? Will you emphasize a fixed dataset of influencers you collaborate with? Alternatively, will you make your network of influencers flexible?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"w13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Influencer Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your client is already working with influencers, they\u2019ll need someone to act as a point of contact to perform the following tasks: negotiation, conducting follow-ups, finalizing deals, and measuring performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p14\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, influencer marketing can differ vastly depending on a client\u2019s industry. To set up influencer management, it\u2019s important to choose relevant KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the influencer marketing campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, don\u2019t forget to define your agency\u2019s communication process. How frequently will you send out reports and updates? What channels will you use?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, you should have strict ethical guidelines in place to guide how your team finalizes deals with customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When determining the budget for your influencer management service, be sure to factor in the hours it takes your team to manage influencers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"w14\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Social Listening and Monitoring<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social listening was mentioned above as part of a community management service package; however, together with social monitoring, these two services could be offered as a separate package.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a visual representation of how social listening and monitoring complement each other:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114356\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-9-12.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: social listening vs social monitoring\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1382\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h4 id=\"p15\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools Needed<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While basic social monitoring can often be done with native platform tools, social listening typically requires more advanced third-party analytics tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some top tools marketing agencies can use for social listening and social monitoring:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprout Social offers a comprehensive social media management platform with robust monitoring features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hootsuite is a popular tool for social media management and monitoring across multiple platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HubSpot offers a CRM with social media monitoring capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vendasta&#8217;s Social AI leverages AI to manage all comments left on posts and any mentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"w15\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Analytics and Reporting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several key performance indicators (KPIs) that can offer you and your client insight into the success of your social media strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPIs to watch include comments, likes, total reach, total impressions, and <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/sov-share-of-voice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share of voice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These metrics can help determine what types of posts perform best and how effective the profile is as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools Needed<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most platforms offer built-in reporting that includes important data about your client\u2019s social media account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manually accessing this data across numerous client accounts can quickly turn into a nightmare. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vendasta\u2019s Advertising Intelligence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> automatically pulls information from all your clients&#8217; accounts and gives you a real-time advertising ROI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114362\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-10-8.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: Vendasta Ad Intel\" width=\"1046\" height=\"725\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p16\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Audience Research and Segmentation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clients that target a broader audience can benefit from <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-audience-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audience research and segmentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your social media management services list. This consists of conducting research about the target audience (ages, locations, preferences, etc.) and creating smaller segments to better personalize content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w16\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audience research and segmentation isn\u2019t a one-time job. It requires ongoing analysis to determine which customers are engaging, and which aren\u2019t, and how to best hold their attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p17\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Hashtag Research<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hashtags are ever-changing and your clients who are already operating their businesses often don\u2019t have time to keep on top of them. Here are some stats that prove the importance of adding hashtag research to your social media management services list:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114366\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-11-7.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: stats about hashtags\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeflyte.com\/blog\/hashtags-explained\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.takeflyte.com\/blog\/hashtags-explained<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w17\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re selling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media packages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should use relevant and trending hashtags. You\u2019ll need to ensure that every post on your client&#8217;s page includes a mix of local hashtags, industry hashtags, and trending hashtags to gain maximum exposure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a list of best practices for using hashtags on the key social media platforms:<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 2-3 relevant hashtags per post<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid spamming too many hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate hashtags naturally into your captions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use branded hashtags to track user-generated content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid spaces, punctuation, and symbols in multi-word hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 3-5 relevant hashtags per post<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include hashtags in your caption or first comment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using banned or spammy hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitalize the first letter of each word for readability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 1-2 relevant hashtags per post<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on industry-specific, niche hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage with posts using your target hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 1-2 relevant hashtags per tweet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in trending hashtag conversations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and promote your own branded hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use hashtags to categorize content and join discussions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Vendasta&#8217;s Social AI empowers you with a smart hashtag generator that suggests previously used hashtags tailored to each of your clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Contest and Giveaway Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contests are a great way to boost your clients\u2019 engagement metrics. On Instagram and Facebook, giveaways typically consist of having followers like and\/or save a post and either share it with friends by posting to their Instagram Stories or by tagging their handles in the comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"w18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While an Instagram or Facebook contest generally requires minimal effort, you will need to have enough time to plan for prizes, seek collaborations if necessary, and create a graphic and copy for an attention-grabbing post. You should also come up with a plan for drawing the winner, whether that\u2019s a bowl full of names or an online random name chooser.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Social Media Crisis Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media and reputation management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, having a public relations (PR) specialist who can take care of negative reviews and feedback is key. Social media crisis management services are also helpful to your clients if they\u2019ve experienced a large PR crisis either online or offline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to keep in mind that while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent30.net\/hubfs\/2235233\/marketing-content\/1-awareness\/social-media-crisis-management-plan.pdf?__hstc=146910568.982038ab1fc3c44026a18b4e325580a1.1727794967467.1727794967467.1727794967467.1&amp;__hssc=146910568.1.1727794967468&amp;__hsfp=416153729&amp;hsCtaTracking=083c5b25-0a4d-42d0-b2ca-c988f4b4fd91%7Cb0d1f3d3-e2af-4cee-bbbb-8acd4cc52e05\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28% of crises spread globally in 24 hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it usually takes most companies 21 hours to connect with their audiences. Therefore, having a well-prepared strategy is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strategy should include the list of channels that your agency monitors to identify early signs of a crisis. Key monitoring tools are Google Alerts, X&#8217;s Advanced Search, and X Lists. It is also important to keep an eye on major news outlets, influencers, and competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, your marketing agency should design internal and external response protocols and workflows that outline your team and your client\u2019s responsibilities. These protocols and workflows may vary depending on the severity of the crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to have guidelines on what your marketing team needs to keep in mind when responding to a crisis, such as a prohibition to delete critical comments and emphasizing the importance of proper spelling and grammar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enhance your crisis management strategy with the help of Vendasta\u2019s AI-powered <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reputation management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool. If several of your clients experience a crisis at the same time, Vendasta can help your team effectively manage thousands of client reviews in one spot. It can also speed up responding to reviews through authentic AI-generated responses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114361\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/download-12-7-scaled.webp\" alt=\"social media management services: Vendasta reputation management\" width=\"3542\" height=\"3668\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3 id=\"p20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Social Media Training and Workshops<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes your clients might want to feel self-sufficient when it comes to social media but they may feel unsure of how to effectively care for their profiles on their own. As a social media management expert, you can provide your clients with hands-on social media training that gives them the tools they need to manage their own profiles with little to no help from external marketing teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"w20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good social media workshop can run anywhere from a few hours to several days. Before you add workshops and training to your social media management services list, take time to carefully plan and rehearse your training to make sure you\u2019ve got enough material and confidence to make it worth your client\u2019s investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Social Media Account Audits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes improving social media success simply takes the advice of an impartial third party and for clients who aren\u2019t achieving the engagement or reach they\u2019d like, a <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-audit-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media audit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often the solution. Audits help businesses understand how they can optimize their profiles for their target audiences and improve their posting strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A social media audit can be time-consuming\u2014especially when multiple platforms are involved. In many cases, audits can take several hours to a full day to complete. Allocate the time of a member of your team accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Employee Advocacy Programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee advocacy programs are similar to influencer marketing programs; however, in this case, your client\u2019s employees are marketing on their behalf. This adds credibility to the brand and helps broaden its overall reach online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee advocacy programs are ongoing projects that require you to provide several services. That includes employee social media training or <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/manage-multiple-social-media-accounts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">account management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, content creation, and analytics, so before you add this to your social media management services list, make sure you have the time and resources to allocate to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Social Media Integration with Other Marketing Channels<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing goes beyond social media for most brands. While some rely on a website and social media channels alone, others incorporate pay-per-click advertising, traditional marketing, or even guest blogging as another means of spreading the word about their brand. Ensuring that the brand voice is consistent across all channels via <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media integration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to improve brand recognition among consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of this project will depend on the size of your client\u2019s company and the number of marketing channels they use. It also depends on how <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/social-media-branding-guidelines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cohesive their branding is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to begin with. Before you get started or provide a quote, do a quick analysis to determine whether you have the time and budget to take the project on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Geotargeting and Local Marketing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses with a physical location often prefer marketing to a local audience, and that\u2019s where geotargeting comes in. It consists of developing a social media strategy to attract the attention of local shoppers and consumers through the use of hashtags, keywords, paid ads, and local brand or influencer collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geotargeting can look different for every business. While for some it might mean advertising to a local target audience, others might see it as the use of locally trending hashtags or location tagging on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Discuss your clients\u2019 goals and budget with them before developing a local social media marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Social Media Trend Analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trends come and go, especially online. Staying on top of social media trends and viral sensations can feel impossible to an SMB owner with a ton of things to get done on their average day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help improve client satisfaction by offering social media trend analysis on your social media marketing services list and ensure your clients\u2019 posts are always hitting the top of their audience\u2019s pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Need to Know<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media trends change by the hour, and depending on the needs of your client, trend analysis can take anywhere from a few hours each month to a few hours each day. Discuss how often they want to focus on trending hashtags or memes and work trend analysis into your schedule at intervals that make sense for both of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Outsourcing Social Media Management Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips on how you can market your social media management services to potential clients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasize that your agency brings a wealth of professional expertise that most SMBs lack in-house.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw attention to the fact that you\u2019re for SMBs with limited resources, and outsourcing is a practical way to maintain a robust social media presence without sacrificing other areas of their business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage your strength as a dedicated social media agency that can ensure that your clients maintain a consistent posting schedule and brand voice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hone in on your data-driven approach that relies on analytics tools to measure the success of social media campaigns, identify trends, and optimize strategies for better results.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Scale Social Media Management and Content Creation With AI Social Media Manager<\/h2>\n<p>Vendasta&#8217;s <a href=\"\/ai-employees\/social-media-manager\/\">AI Social Media Manager<\/a> is built for agencies that want to offer social media management and content creation services to every small business client without hiring a bigger creative team. It works as an AI employee that researches, drafts, and publishes a client&#8217;s social calendar on its own, then reports back on what&#8217;s working in plain conversation rather than a dashboard full of charts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23403094 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Vendasta-AI-Social-Media-Manager-hero-img.webp\" alt=\"Vendasta's AI Social Media Manager\" width=\"716\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Vendasta-AI-Social-Media-Manager-hero-img.webp 716w, https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Vendasta-AI-Social-Media-Manager-hero-img-300x269.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Vendasta-AI-Social-Media-Manager-hero-img-480x431.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what it handles autonomously each week:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Content research and drafting:<\/strong>\u00a0it reviews trending topics, seasonal events, and a client&#8217;s own business data to plan the week&#8217;s posts<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-brand creative:<\/strong>\u00a0it pulls from the client&#8217;s website and brand guidelines to generate copy and visuals that sound and look like their business, no designer required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-platform publishing:<\/strong>\u00a0it adapts and publishes content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Google Business Profile<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversational insights:<\/strong>\u00a0agencies and clients can ask which posts performed best and get a plain-language answer, and each new week&#8217;s content builds on what worked before<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Agencies stay in control of the level of automation: turn on auto-publish and posts go live automatically, or route everything to drafts for review first, with a five-day editing window before anything publishes. AI Social Media Manager also pairs with\u00a0<a href=\"\/ai-employees\/blogger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AI Blogger<\/a>\u2014when a new blog post goes live, it&#8217;s automatically broken into a week&#8217;s worth of social content, turning one piece of long-form writing into ongoing engagement across every platform.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23403095 size-full\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Build-search-authority-and-drive-traffic-automatically-with-Vendasta-AI-Blogger-hero-img.webp\" alt=\"AI Blogger\" width=\"815\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Build-search-authority-and-drive-traffic-automatically-with-Vendasta-AI-Blogger-hero-img.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Build-search-authority-and-drive-traffic-automatically-with-Vendasta-AI-Blogger-hero-img-300x229.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Build-search-authority-and-drive-traffic-automatically-with-Vendasta-AI-Blogger-hero-img-768x585.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/Build-search-authority-and-drive-traffic-automatically-with-Vendasta-AI-Blogger-hero-img-480x366.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For agencies weighing whether to build out a bigger content team or adopt AI-assisted delivery, this is the practical trade-off: AI Social Media Manager doesn&#8217;t replace strategy, but it removes the production bottleneck that keeps most agencies from offering social media management and content creation services to smaller, lower-budget clients profitably.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prove the ROI of a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Media Marketing Agency<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019re some tips on how your agency can prove your SMB clients that their investment into social media marketing pays off:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Set Clear Objectives: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by defining clear, measurable goals such as increasing website traffic, generating leads, or boosting engagement. Align social media strategies with these goals to create a roadmap for success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Compare Costs and Results: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break down the cost of running social media campaigns versus the value generated from those efforts, such as new leads or sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Provide Detailed Reports: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systematize and regularize your client reporting to highlight successes, challenges, and recommendations for future improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Getting Started With Social Media Management Services<\/h2>\n<p>Social media management services aren&#8217;t optional for SMBs anymore, and offering them well is one of the more reliable ways for agencies to build recurring revenue. Whether you&#8217;re piecing together strategy, content creation, community management, and reporting one service at a time, or bundling them into a single package, the agencies pulling ahead are the ones adapting to how AI is reshaping what &#8220;full-service&#8221; can mean.<\/p>\n<p>Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager exists to remove that production bottleneck: it researches, drafts, and publishes a client&#8217;s social calendar autonomously each week, so agencies can extend full-service packages to more small business clients without the cost of a bigger creative team.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to expand your agency\u2019s services but don\u2019t have enough budget or staff at the moment, partner with Vendasta to bring your dream to reality! <\/span><a href=\"\/request-demo\/\"><b>Request a demo<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"60\">1. What are social media management services?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"387\">Social media management services handle strategy, content creation, scheduling, community engagement, and performance reporting across platforms. Agencies use these services to grow brand awareness, drive traffic or leads, and maintain consistent messaging while freeing business owners from day-to-day posting and monitoring.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"464\">2. How do social media management services work for small businesses?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"763\">Agencies audit your profiles, build a channel strategy, create a content calendar, publish posts, respond to comments and messages, and report results. Platforms like Vendasta centralize workflows, approvals, and analytics so SMBs see clear proof-of-performance without hiring in-house specialists.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"846\">3. What\u2019s typically included in a social media management services package?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1177\">Common inclusions: strategy and channel selection, content creation (copy, graphics, short video), posting and scheduling, community management, social listening, boosted posts\/ads coordination, monthly reporting, and optimization. Higher tiers may add influencer outreach, UGC programs, and A\/B testing for creative and captions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1249\">4. Do I need social media management services if I already post?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1563\">If posting is ad-hoc, results likely plateau. Services add strategic cadence, audience targeting, and data-driven optimization. With Vendasta\u2019s scheduling, inbox, and reporting tools, agencies scale consistent publishing and responses\u2014turning casual posting into measurable growth in reach, engagement, and leads.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1624\">5. How much do social media management services cost?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1930\">Pricing varies by number of platforms, posting frequency, content volume, and whether ads or influencer management are included. Typical ranges: starter $500\u2013$1,500\/month; growth $1,500\u2013$4,000; advanced $4,000+. Ask for transparent deliverables, SLAs, and quarterly roadmap reviews tied to business goals.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2008\">6. How do providers measure ROI from social media management services?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2314\">They map metrics to objectives: awareness (reach, impressions, share of voice), engagement (comments, saves, DMs), traffic and leads (UTM clicks, form fills), and revenue (assisted or last-click). Vendasta\u2019s dashboards attribute outcomes to posts and campaigns, making value clear in client-ready reports.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2406\">7. What\u2019s the difference between social media management and social media marketing?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2718\">Management focuses on always-on operations\u2014planning, posting, engagement, and reporting. Marketing typically adds paid campaigns, creator partnerships, and conversion programs. Many agencies bundle both: organic content to build community plus paid amplification to accelerate reach, lead generation, and sales.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2797\">8. How can social media management services help with customer support?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"3100\">Centralized inboxes route comments and DMs, SLAs define response times, and saved replies handle FAQs. With Vendasta, agencies manage multi-account messaging, escalate issues, and track resolution metrics\u2014reducing ticket volume for SMBs while improving response speed, sentiment, and review generation.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3160\">9. How often should a business post on social media?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3435\">Cadence depends on platform and resources. As a guide: Instagram 3\u20135 posts\/week plus Stories; Facebook 3\u20135\/week; LinkedIn 2\u20134\/week; TikTok 3\u20137\/week; X (Twitter) 3\u20137\/week. Quality beats quantity\u2014prioritize consistent, on-brand content and maintain daily community engagement.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3518\">10. What tools do agencies use to deliver social media management services?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3819\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Common stack: planners and schedulers, asset libraries, comment\/DM inboxes, social listening, UTM link builders, and analytics. Vendasta unifies these in one white-label platform\u2014simplifying approvals, automations, and reporting so agencies can scale multi-client workflows efficiently and prove ROI.<\/p>\n<h3>11. What&#8217;s the difference between social media management services and social media management and content creation services?<\/h3>\n<p>Social media management on its own usually refers to the operational side: scheduling, publishing, community engagement, and reporting for content that already exists. Social media management and content creation services bundle that operational work with the actual production of posts, graphics, and video. Most agencies sell them together because management without fresh content has nothing to publish, and content without management never gets scheduled or tracked consistently.<\/p>\n<h3>12. How much do social media management services for small businesses typically cost?<\/h3>\n<p>Small business pricing generally falls between $300 and $1,500 per month for a mix of content creation, scheduling, and basic reporting, though rates across the industry range from under $100 to several thousand dollars depending on platform count, posting frequency, and whether paid ads or influencer outreach are included. Agencies using AI-assisted content creation and publishing, like Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager, can often extend full-service packages to smaller clients without the cost of a larger creative team.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Can AI fully handle social media management and content creation for small business clients?<\/h3>\n<p>AI can now handle most of the production work\u2014researching topics, drafting on-brand copy and visuals, and publishing across platforms\u2014largely on its own. Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager does this autonomously each week and can either auto-publish or route posts to drafts for human review first. Most agencies still keep a strategist in the loop early on to calibrate brand voice, but day-to-day content creation and publishing no longer require a full in-house team.<\/p>\n<h3>14. What is Vendasta&#8217;s AI Social Media Manager?<\/h3>\n<p>AI Social Media Manager is an AI employee within Vendasta&#8217;s AI Workforce that autonomously creates, schedules, and publishes social posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Google Business Profile. It learns a business&#8217;s brand voice and visual style, generates platform-ready content with matching visuals, and shares performance insights in plain conversation. It also works alongside AI Blogger, automatically turning new blog posts into a week of social content.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article was originally published in June 2023 and was updated in July 2026 to include the latest information and insights.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keep your clients happy and your agency successful with this social media management services list. 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