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How much does social media management cost for a local small-medium business?

The Strategic Social Media Package starts around $1,850/month. That covers your monthly strategy session, full content calendar, 8 designed posts, 8 stories, 8 video scripts, scheduling, publishing, engagement management, and growth strategy. For context, boutique agencies typically run $1,500 to $5,000/month in 2026, and an in-house hire costs significantly more once you factor in salary and benefits. You get a strategist and a full content system without the overhead.

What does a social media manager actually do for my business?

At Marketing Gracefully, social media management starts with strategy, not just posting. Each month begins with a 1:1 session to define your content direction, then moves into a full content calendar, designed posts, story content, video concepts and scripts, scheduling, publishing, and active engagement management. Your social media becomes a consistent, working part of your business, not something that gets pushed aside.

What if I don't want to handle filming myself?

If you are local to the Charleston, SC area, I offer media day sessions where I come to your location and capture iPhone footage for your content. This is available as an add-on to the Strategic Social Media Package for an additional fee. If you are outside of Charleston, video concepts and scripts are provided at the start of each month and you handle filming on your end..

How long does it take to see results from social media marketing?

Realistically, you will start seeing consistency and a more professional presence immediately. Meaningful growth in reach, engagement, and visibility typically builds over 60 to 90 days as the content strategy gains traction and the algorithm responds to consistent posting. Social media is a long-term brand asset, not a quick-lead channel, and that is exactly how we build it.

Is it better to hire a social media agency or an in-house employee?

For most small to mid-size local businesses, an agency is the stronger move. An in-house social media manager runs $40,000 to $60,000 per year in salary alone, before benefits, tools, or management time. With Marketing Gracefully, you get strategy, content creation, video scripting, scheduling, and engagement management as one monthly investment, with no hiring risk and no overhead.

How do I get started with Marketing Gracefully?

Whether you're based in Charleston or anywhere in the US, getting started is simple! Simply contact us at (860) 558-8475 or info@marketinggracefully.com to schedule a consultation. We will talk about your business, your goals, and whether Marketing Gracefully is the right fit. No pressure, just a conversation.