What is done-for-you social media?
A plain-English explanation of done-for-you social media management: what it includes, what it costs and who it suits. Last updated October 2026.
What does done-for-you social media mean?
Done-for-you social media management means a team creates and publishes your social media posts for you. You provide your brand and photos and approve the posts; they handle the planning, design, writing and scheduling. Socially Active is a done-for-you service for UK small businesses: branded static posts every week on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Business Profile, from £150 + VAT a month.
What is usually included.
Usually included
- Monthly content planning
- Posts designed to your brand
- Captions written for your business
- Scheduling and publishing
- Approval before anything goes live
- A monthly summary
Usually not included
- Video and Reels, on most low-cost plans
- Replying to comments and messages
- Paid advertising
- A bespoke strategy
Live within two weeks.
Sign up online
Choose your plan and pay by card. No sales call unless you want one.
Send your brand
Send your logo and 10+ photos through your secure upload link.
Approve
We send your posts ahead of time. Nothing publishes without your say-so.
We publish
Every week, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google.
Socially Active plans. All prices + VAT.
Active
One post a week. The minimum to look open for business.
- 1 branded post a week
- 4 placements a week across 4 platforms
- Written for your business, designed to your brand
- You approve everything first
- Monthly performance summary
Today: £300 + VAT (set-up + first month). Then £150 + VAT a month.
Active Plus
Two posts a week. Enough that people notice you’re busy.
- 2 branded posts a week
- 8 placements a week across 4 platforms
- Written for your business, designed to your brand
- You approve everything first
- Monthly performance summary
Today: £500 + VAT (set-up + first month). Then £250 + VAT a month.
Always On
Three posts a week. Never a quiet week on your feed.
- 3 branded posts a week
- 12 placements a week across 4 platforms
- Written for your business, designed to your brand
- You approve everything first
- Monthly performance summary
Today: £700 + VAT (set-up + first month). Then £350 + VAT a month.
The one-off set-up fee is the same as one month. It covers building your brand kit, tidying your profiles, setting up your upload link and scheduling, and planning your first month. 3-month minimum, then rolling monthly with 30 days’ notice. All prices + VAT.
Done-for-you social media: your questions.
Is done-for-you social media the same as an agency?
Not quite. An agency usually offers strategy, video and a dedicated account manager. A done-for-you service focuses on producing and publishing consistent posts for a fixed monthly price, which makes it more affordable.
How much input do I need to give?
At the start, your logo, brand colours and at least 10 photos. After that, a few minutes a month to approve your posts, and new photos whenever you have them.
Which platforms are covered?
With Socially Active, every post goes to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and your Google Business Profile.
Who is Socially Active for?
Small businesses that want to look active and credible online without the time or budget for a full agency, from cafés and salons to trades, clinics and professional firms.
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Let us do the posting.
Pick a plan and sign up online in about ten minutes. Your first posts usually go live within two weeks.
Questions first? That’s fine.
Book a 15-minute call, or email [email protected].