2026 GUIDE
Market ranges, pricing models, and how to judge a quote.
1–2 platforms, set posts, basic graphics, scheduling, simple report.
2–3 platforms, more posting, custom graphics and some short video, replies, fuller reporting.
3 or more platforms, daily posting, full video production, daily community management.
Ad spend is almost never included in the management fee — it is paid to platforms separately.
Plan, creation, scheduling, community replies, and monthly reporting — ads are an optional extra.
Monthly retainer is most common for ongoing work; hourly is $15–$150+/hour for freelancers.
Platforms, posting frequency, who makes content, reply speed, and what the work must achieve.
DIY: $0–$300/month tools + 8–12 hours/week. Freelancer: $400–$1,500/month. Agency: $1,000–$10,000+/month.
Read the full 2026 guide and contact Links Optimizer Pro for help choosing your scope.