As a freelancing social media manager, I can say that this is the most honest and useful video I have seen, thank you! A subscribe will follow this comment, great content!
I just started my journey as a social media manager, and I have three clients. I was struggling with the workflow, and this video has been like a gift from the universe. I am someone who loves systems, and the way you break it down makes it so clear to me how I can deliver value to my clients without burning out. I cannot tell you just how useful this video has been. Thank you so much for making it, and for the channel in general.
I love how honest you were in this video, everyone just tells you about all these tools without telling you that it's optional. I personally started feeling like I needed these tools but they were frankly overwhelming for me and I spent more time in these tools than the output which is what truly matters in the grand scheme of things. Thank you for this video.
Being a social media management tool, we can easily vote for the repurposing of content for social media. :D We break down our detailed blogs into simpler and short videos, Instagram carousels, and appealing infographics, and this definitely worked wonders in increasing traffic for us. Cheers! :D
Super Helpful, I started to grow and feeling the paint of time and overworking some parts of the process. Great guideline for organizing all my clients and projects.
Love your video! I feel like this was the structure I needed to get started. By chance, may I have a copy of your client's questionnaire? This would be so helpful! Thank you
I love this video! I have a quick question: Do you normally create a content list for the client on all the photos they are to take for the month, and it's up to them how they create those? Or do you just let them know to submit enough photos for the month in the Google Drive folder? :)
This video is so resourceful, thank you so much. Please do you provide one on one coaching? I am a stay at home mom who Is about to loose her mind from being broke all the time, tried applying several times but my no work experience has not been helpful. It will change my life if I can make money from being a social media manager. Please I need help
Hi lovely I am sorry to read this and I do offer 1:1 coaching however I am currently fully booked. You can get started without coaching lovely. Watch my free webinar and all my YT to get started you don't need coaching I know you can do it!
If you have a meeting at the end of the month to go over the results from the month, how do you then plan the next month's content in advance? So if you review May's results with your client, do you already have June planned out at that point? Or do you have to change your plan from June based on that meeting?
great question! I personally look at the stats regularly and already know what is working and what is not which means I can write caption and create content before the meeting. The meeting to me is more to keep them in the loop. I don't ask for permission. Of course if they say oh we don't want this or that I adjust but that has rarely happened and when it did was a quick think to change. Since I created the strategy in advance I am not making stuff up as I go :)One important thing though: sometimes I test something during the month, for example last week I tested to not post for two days and then see how the next post does. If I do that I of course inform the client upfront. Does that make sense?
@@TheSocialShells yes, thank you! My client was trying to manage my work a lot, so she wanted to approve the strategy for the next month, and I was having a hard time figuring out how to give her the results and getting permission for what to do next while also working ahead. It was more of a client management issue on my end. This makes sense!
@@babybaby76 that's normal in the beginning you will know for your next client. You have an on boarding call with them, then create the strategy before you start posting and if the client specifically asks (only then) I share the first month of content. After that I don't share, I do however give them access to everything if they wanted to, they can go in and look but if you take leadership they usually won't. They are grateful for not having to worry about it. Of course sometimes there is the odd person out but in my 8 years of doing that only happened once haha.
I really appreciate the idea of batch creating content and repurposing it across platforms, but I'm not sure about the "no tools" approach. Seems like it could lead to more work in the long run, especially as a freelancer.
Hi lovely, for sure tools are always so much more easier and I encourage you to use them, but the "no tools" approach shows beginners who don't yet have a tool budget that they can still earn money and have streamlined workflows.
Hi Sandra, LinkedIn is a tricky one but you can use buffer or i think later app now does LinkedIn. Also be aware Linkedin's algorithm and content works differently from Instagram, Facebook.
Hi I wanted to ask is it advisable to change ones Pinterest location and other social media platforms to US? For Marketing and promotion purposes for business As there is more of a demographic and bigger reach?? Thanks and commenting from the UK.
Hey! Changing your Pinterest and other social media locations to the US could help with marketing since the audience is bigger, but it depends on your target market. If your business wants to reach more US-based users, it could be worth trying. Just make sure it aligns with your brand goals!
Hi, If I want to work with clients in TikTok , how can I manage their accounts ? Is there a tool that you create an account and you , from there can add their accounts and manage? I cannot post and use their TikTok accounts from my TikTok account. Is should be another way ? Thank you !
Hi! If you're just starting out your social media management business... how to know what type of business you want to work with?... I am having a hard time starting and creating content... i don't know who i want to target and i can't just randomly create and post on my socials.
That's very true lovely! You can send my lovely assistant an email at support@thesocialshells.com and she will direct you to all my free training and videos which will help you but for now i would suggest watching this video: ruclips.net/video/s9CAYN0F1Ng/видео.html
Hi lovely, this is what i teach in my courses. You should be keeping on top of what works and what doesn't SM updates and changes and create strategies and adjust accordingly for each client. Here's the link to my free training bit.ly/shell-webinar You can also see my other video about creating a SM strategy ruclips.net/video/G-C4v5ic9hI/видео.html
Geee I always thought its just putting some content online - this job seemed to be so appealing to me. Now that I saw the amount of work it comes with it .....I really doubt I could do that. I think you need years of experience. Maybe its too late to start over in this kind of job field???
Hi L.B! No it definitely isn't "just putting things online". yes, there is a lot of work but it's like walking or driving, you learn how to do it, right? You absolutely don't need years of experience, I teach you everything you need to know in my courses, and on top of that to help you stop feeling like you "can't" I have a fabulous mindset coach who helps you beat those limiting beliefs too! How about taking my free masterclass to get a better feel of how to get set up? You can watch it here: bit.ly/shell-webinar
Such a great video! ☺️ I love how in-depth you go with describing everything, it's so helpful. I would love to know more about things like how many clients you have at a time, how much time you spend working (on these things you mentioned, but also things like engagement, checking emails etc.) and if you have more free time than when working full-time? How would you go about taking time off, or are you able to go on vacations without checking your client's social media every day etc? 😊
Hi lovely, I cover some of these things in my other videos, especially my Vlogs, as well as in my free masterclass which you can join here: bit.ly/shell-webinar I will make note of your requests, thank you🥰
when your wrighting the captions for 8 hours for the posts where are you getting the ideas for wrighitng them are you asking the client for advice or like how does it work?
once you post a piece of content on social media, how do you mark it as posted? so that you can keep track of what has been posted and what hasnt? like do you rename the file name on google drive? Thanks!
hi, thank you. im new to this, and it make sense,but, Im a visual erson, have you by any chance made a new video of this same toic but ste by step doling it? if not, thanks anyway.
Hi Jasmijn I currently have that template only in my paid course available but if I choose to do a video about that topic I will for sure share some questions. Two tips I can give you: ask for the ultimate business goal (not just we want more followers) and what they are currently struggling the most when it comes to social media. You also want to dive deep when it comes to target audience. Hope that helps xx Nadine
Thank you so much for this information. I have a question though. Does the payment begin while you’re creating the content, content calendar, captions, etc? Or does it begin when you start posting on the platform?
No always use LastPass for sharing log ins- i have a tutorial for this on my how to become a social media manager video and onboarding client video. Also in further detail in my Free masterclass: bit.ly/shell-webinar
Hi Zameel, thanks for your question, however this is something I have never monitored. i always work on writing when i am in the right mindset and feeling super productive!
@@zameelpichen9357 I write at least 10-15 captions then I re-use these captions and turn them into carrousel posts (on another day). In my 6h caption writing window I am able to do 3-5 clients but remember I am doing this for years and always in the same niche. Does that make sense?
@@TheSocialShells Wow! Definetly makes sense! Thanks for the reply!! I was waiting for it. I now realize in captions word count is not the most important part. Btw, after viewing this video, I had design a challenge for myself to write 15k words in one day on a single topic as draft. then maybe juice it into a high quality 3k words. and then break it down and repurpose it.
@@zameelpichen9357 wow that is a lot if you can do that then this will serve you so well when working with clients. And yes repurpose everything. Also watch my video about content creation where i share how you can repurpose your content and you are doing great you got this!
OMG, this is amazing. I love doing these kind of things for others but I do it for free. I get overwhelmed. I need an education about this. And learn all the inns and outs. Thank you so much for sharing.
As a freelancing social media manager, I can say that this is the most honest and useful video I have seen, thank you! A subscribe will follow this comment, great content!
Aww! Thank you so much lovely! So happy you think that! More videos coming soon!
I just started my journey as a social media manager, and I have three clients. I was struggling with the workflow, and this video has been like a gift from the universe. I am someone who loves systems, and the way you break it down makes it so clear to me how I can deliver value to my clients without burning out. I cannot tell you just how useful this video has been. Thank you so much for making it, and for the channel in general.
You're so welcome! So happy it was helpful!
I love how honest you were in this video, everyone just tells you about all these tools without telling you that it's optional.
I personally started feeling like I needed these tools but they were frankly overwhelming for me and I spent more time in these tools than the output which is what truly matters in the grand scheme of things.
Thank you for this video.
You are so welcome lovely Swid. So important to find what works for you not what works for everyone else ❤
Being a social media management tool, we can easily vote for the repurposing of content for social media. :D We break down our detailed blogs into simpler and short videos, Instagram carousels, and appealing infographics, and this definitely worked wonders in increasing traffic for us. Cheers! :D
Yes, why create more work? by creating one long form piece of content and breaking it down saves time, money and energy!
@@TheSocialShells Exactly, it is really helpful in driving traffic from different platforms.
Such an on-the-point video with such useful tips! Thank you😊
Glad it was helpful!
You answered all of my questions about work flow in one video. Thank you so much!🤩
So welcome lovely Miyah
OMG! You're such a gem! You're a great value provider. Thank you so much!
Your so lovely, thank you ❤
This video is so underrated! 💕
Oh thank you!
You are so good at explaining all this!! THAAANNNK YOOPU SO MUUUUUUUUCCCHHH ❤
Thank you so much lovely!❤
Thank you very much. It’s very useful for me as a beginner
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very helpful thank you !!
You're welcome Edna!
Super Helpful, I started to grow and feeling the paint of time and overworking some parts of the process. Great guideline for organizing all my clients and projects.
Wonderful! So happy it helped you! ❤
Gurl, what a gold! Thanks for the information 🙏 all my blessings to you, my dear🌱 🌠🌱
Thank you lovely!
Thank you for this amazing video!
Glad you liked it!
This was SO helpful!!! Thank you so much for all of your info 🥰
tanks lovely so glad it was helpful. let me know if you have any questions or video requests you want me to do
Oh I love you, u make RUclips look human like
Thanks
So useful, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Love your video! I feel like this was the structure I needed to get started. By chance, may I have a copy of your client's questionnaire? This would be so helpful! Thank you
Thank you! ys, you can get it in this bundle stan.store/thesocialshells/thesocialshells_store/page/120148
@@TheSocialShells Thank you!
this really helps me to start my SMM, thanks
Happy to help!
I am started as a beginner . You have really inspired me
Thank you!
Thanks for the great info. Looking forward to more = )
You are so welcome! There will be more coming! 🙌🏼
thank you
You're welcome
I love this video! I have a quick question: Do you normally create a content list for the client on all the photos they are to take for the month, and it's up to them how they create those? Or do you just let them know to submit enough photos for the month in the Google Drive folder? :)
This is entirely up to you and the client but ideally the phots should match with your strategy you created for them.
This video is so resourceful, thank you so much. Please do you provide one on one coaching? I am a stay at home mom who Is about to loose her mind from being broke all the time, tried applying several times but my no work experience has not been helpful. It will change my life if I can make money from being a social media manager. Please I need help
Hi lovely I am sorry to read this and I do offer 1:1 coaching however I am currently fully booked. You can get started without coaching lovely. Watch my free webinar and all my YT to get started you don't need coaching I know you can do it!
Thank you so much
I must say your youtube page has been so resourceful. God bless you greatly
Great video!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks alot for this video, it is very helpful. I am looking to attend your course in the near future , i have learnt a lot from you. 💞❤️
You are most welcome
If you have a meeting at the end of the month to go over the results from the month, how do you then plan the next month's content in advance? So if you review May's results with your client, do you already have June planned out at that point? Or do you have to change your plan from June based on that meeting?
great question! I personally look at the stats regularly and already know what is working and what is not which means I can write caption and create content before the meeting. The meeting to me is more to keep them in the loop. I don't ask for permission. Of course if they say oh we don't want this or that I adjust but that has rarely happened and when it did was a quick think to change. Since I created the strategy in advance I am not making stuff up as I go :)One important thing though: sometimes I test something during the month, for example last week I tested to not post for two days and then see how the next post does. If I do that I of course inform the client upfront. Does that make sense?
@@TheSocialShells yes, thank you! My client was trying to manage my work a lot, so she wanted to approve the strategy for the next month, and I was having a hard time figuring out how to give her the results and getting permission for what to do next while also working ahead. It was more of a client management issue on my end. This makes sense!
@@babybaby76 that's normal in the beginning you will know for your next client. You have an on boarding call with them, then create the strategy before you start posting and if the client specifically asks (only then) I share the first month of content. After that I don't share, I do however give them access to everything if they wanted to, they can go in and look but if you take leadership they usually won't. They are grateful for not having to worry about it. Of course sometimes there is the odd person out but in my 8 years of doing that only happened once haha.
@@TheSocialShells it's helpful to hear your perspective! I'll keep that in mind for the next client :)
this video is crazy good
aww thank you Bruna❤
I really appreciate the idea of batch creating content and repurposing it across platforms, but I'm not sure about the "no tools" approach. Seems like it could lead to more work in the long run, especially as a freelancer.
Hi lovely, for sure tools are always so much more easier and I encourage you to use them, but the "no tools" approach shows beginners who don't yet have a tool budget that they can still earn money and have streamlined workflows.
Honestly, you're my favourite Freelance SMM content creator. Your videos are so comprehensive! thanks a lot!
Wow, thank you!
so helpful thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you for this amazing video. What tool would you recommend for automating LinkedIn posts?
Hi Sandra, LinkedIn is a tricky one but you can use buffer or i think later app now does LinkedIn. Also be aware Linkedin's algorithm and content works differently from Instagram, Facebook.
Hi I wanted to ask is it advisable to change ones Pinterest location and other social media platforms to US? For Marketing and promotion purposes for business As there is more of a demographic and bigger reach?? Thanks and commenting from the UK.
Hey! Changing your Pinterest and other social media locations to the US could help with marketing since the audience is bigger, but it depends on your target market. If your business wants to reach more US-based users, it could be worth trying. Just make sure it aligns with your brand goals!
Hi, great video! Do we have to make reels showing our face for the clients social media?
Not at all! Check out this video to find out how: ruclips.net/user/shortsBwuQmmI1A9E
I have a question! Where do you make the calendar for the monthly overview? Is it in image form? Or a website where clients can alter them too?
It comes as a template with my course
So much Value on this post! May I know if I could get a copy of your client questionnaire, Please?
hi lovely Applce, it is available in my course, my assistant has sent you an email back, please check your junk folder
You are the best
Thank you
your'e unhyped talk is a big plus +++ and as other have said here "You're Honest"without the extra fluff**
awee thanks so much I think my Swiss personality shines through haha glad you like it
You are so cute i am from pakistan and big big fan of you 😍😍😍your content is totally gold mine for mee it helps me alot ❤❤you have pure heart
Thank you
Do you have a video on creating SOPs?
No lovely, not a task we tend to do as a social media manager that is more a VA role
Hi,
If I want to work with clients in TikTok , how can I manage their accounts ?
Is there a tool that you create an account and you , from there can add their accounts and manage?
I cannot post and use their TikTok accounts from my TikTok account.
Is should be another way ?
Thank you !
Please watch my TikTok video: ruclips.net/video/LdieTdHLuRA/видео.html
Hi! If you're just starting out your social media management business... how to know what type of business you want to work with?... I am having a hard time starting and creating content... i don't know who i want to target and i can't just randomly create and post on my socials.
That's very true lovely! You can send my lovely assistant an email at support@thesocialshells.com and she will direct you to all my free training and videos which will help you but for now i would suggest watching this video: ruclips.net/video/s9CAYN0F1Ng/видео.html
Do you have a Social Media Analytics Report template? :)
I do but currently only for my course members, I might offer it stand alone soon as well so keep checking in :)
Also: is it possible to buy your statistics report spreadsheet somewhere? :)
Hi Jasmijn, at the moment this is only available to my course members.
How do you decide what a strategy is for a client?
Hi lovely, this is what i teach in my courses. You should be keeping on top of what works and what doesn't SM updates and changes and create strategies and adjust accordingly for each client. Here's the link to my free training bit.ly/shell-webinar You can also see my other video about creating a SM strategy ruclips.net/video/G-C4v5ic9hI/видео.html
Geee I always thought its just putting some content online - this job seemed to be so appealing to me. Now that I saw the amount of work it comes with it .....I really doubt I could do that. I think you need years of experience. Maybe its too late to start over in this kind of job field???
Hi L.B! No it definitely isn't "just putting things online". yes, there is a lot of work but it's like walking or driving, you learn how to do it, right? You absolutely don't need years of experience, I teach you everything you need to know in my courses, and on top of that to help you stop feeling like you "can't" I have a fabulous mindset coach who helps you beat those limiting beliefs too! How about taking my free masterclass to get a better feel of how to get set up? You can watch it here: bit.ly/shell-webinar
Thanks for this video..currently I'm taking Social Media Management course 🥲
Great news! I also have a course too! Welcome to the SMM world❤
thank you
You're welcome
Such a great video! ☺️ I love how in-depth you go with describing everything, it's so helpful. I would love to know more about things like how many clients you have at a time, how much time you spend working (on these things you mentioned, but also things like engagement, checking emails etc.) and if you have more free time than when working full-time? How would you go about taking time off, or are you able to go on vacations without checking your client's social media every day etc? 😊
Hi lovely, I cover some of these things in my other videos, especially my Vlogs, as well as in my free masterclass which you can join here: bit.ly/shell-webinar I will make note of your requests, thank you🥰
@@TheSocialShellsperfect, thank you for this! I'll definitely take a look on your masterclass :)
when your wrighting the captions for 8 hours for the posts where are you getting the ideas for wrighitng them are you asking the client for advice or like how does it work?
we no longer spend 8 hours writing captions we use the support of AI but its key to use it as a support for ideas not to writ all your content
hey, your content really helps alot, where can I find your client questionnaire to use as inspiration for mine
It's inside my course or you can get it here: stan.store/thesocialshells/thesocialshells_store/page/120148
once you post a piece of content on social media, how do you mark it as posted? so that you can keep track of what has been posted and what hasnt? like do you rename the file name on google drive? Thanks!
or you can put it into a "posted folder" or track in a spreadsheet
hi, thank you. im new to this, and it make sense,but, Im a visual erson, have you by any chance made a new video of this same toic but ste by step doling it? if not, thanks anyway.
Yes I have and you can get it here: stan.store/thesocialshells/thesocialshells_store/page/120148
Value provider as always 😉
I appreciate that!
This video was so informative!! I would love to see a video on how to setup your CRM as a social media manager. 😊
Great suggestion!
This is an AMAZING video! Thank you so much for all the advice!!! ♡
Hi lovely Mo! You are so welcome and thank you for the feedback! 💗
Is there a scheduler program that allows you to plan and pre schedule stories to include links?
You can on META business suite but only in the app
@@TheSocialShells thank you so much! Also I love your content and am learning so much from you! I hope to be where you are one day 💕
Hi! Could you share a what a good client questionnaire consists of? Love the videos - helped me so much already!
Hi Jasmijn I currently have that template only in my paid course available but if I choose to do a video about that topic I will for sure share some questions. Two tips I can give you: ask for the ultimate business goal (not just we want more followers) and what they are currently struggling the most when it comes to social media. You also want to dive deep when it comes to target audience. Hope that helps xx Nadine
What paid course?
Please I I will likw to get the client questionnaire. I will be glad if you can provide me withe template.
Hi there! Thank you. All my templates are provided in my paid course.
@@TheSocialShells Okay, thanks. I will get it
Thank you so much for this information. I have a question though.
Does the payment begin while you’re creating the content, content calendar, captions, etc? Or does it begin when you start posting on the platform?
Hey lovely, payment should be paid upfront before you start the work. Once your invoice is paid then you do the work
do you log in to clients credentials by email and password or is there a special account managememt software to prevent password sharing?
No always use LastPass for sharing log ins- i have a tutorial for this on my how to become a social media manager video and onboarding client video. Also in further detail in my Free masterclass: bit.ly/shell-webinar
Your expertise and insights have helped me navigate the complex world of social media management with greater ease and confidence.
Keep going 🎉
Wow, thank you!
This is so useful!
🙌🏼🙌🏼
I really love this video, you were down to earth with every bit of it. I'm happy I stumbled on it
Thank you so much!
This video was incredibly helpful thank you!
I'm so glad and you are so welcome 💗
Want to connect with you
Where can I find you?
Hi Vipul, please subscribe to my RUclips channel, as I have lots more videos coming out or you can email support@thesocialshells.com
Thanks very much ❤
You're welcome 😊
this is so useful thank you!!!
You're so welcome!
This is good 👍
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How many words do you write in 6 hours? Insightful video btw!
Hi Zameel, thanks for your question, however this is something I have never monitored. i always work on writing when i am in the right mindset and feeling super productive!
@@TheSocialShells Ok cool! But i will rephrase that, how many words captions are needed for a typical 2 week worth content? Thank you!!
@@zameelpichen9357 I write at least 10-15 captions then I re-use these captions and turn them into carrousel posts (on another day). In my 6h caption writing window I am able to do 3-5 clients but remember I am doing this for years and always in the same niche. Does that make sense?
@@TheSocialShells Wow! Definetly makes sense! Thanks for the reply!! I was waiting for it. I now realize in captions word count is not the most important part. Btw, after viewing this video, I had design a challenge for myself to write 15k words in one day on a single topic as draft. then maybe juice it into a high quality 3k words. and then break it down and repurpose it.
@@zameelpichen9357 wow that is a lot if you can do that then this will serve you so well when working with clients. And yes repurpose everything. Also watch my video about content creation where i share how you can repurpose your content and you are doing great you got this!
OMG, this is amazing. I love doing these kind of things for others but I do it for free. I get overwhelmed. I need an education about this. And learn all the inns and outs. Thank you so much for sharing.
Chek out my free masterclass lovely - i show how to get started and start charging! bit.ly/shell-webinar