Social Media Examiner | Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work | Topic Replies http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/feed/ Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work - Forum Topic in the Group Small Business Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:23 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-35056<![CDATA[Eddy Sleiman replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-35056 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:46:08 +0000 Eddy Sleiman replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business @alanholmes
I would go for Rich's advice. He is absolutely correct.
Good luck!
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-35044<![CDATA[Charles Demain replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-35044 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:34:14 +0000 Charles Demain replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business @alanholmes
There is some great advice here. Doing pro-bono for non-profits is important to establish a credable reputation. Your pricing policy should be driven by what you beleive you are worth. Unless you are […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-35036<![CDATA[Paul MacPherson replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-35036 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:17:41 +0000 Paul MacPherson replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business My father said this to me once: either be free, or be expensive, but never be cheep. 
Until you have a rep, do case studies and pro-bono work. I am re-entering the market myself and Facebook is a great place to do […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34946<![CDATA[Michael Pingree replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34946 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:52:27 +0000 Michael Pingree replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business Here is a link to an article that goes over the pricing that is charged by some of the biggest names in the industry: 
http://www.mackcollier.com/cost-of-social-media-in-2012/
In re: pro bono -- if you are going […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34932<![CDATA[Jane Cook replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34932 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:07:42 +0000 Jane Cook replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business I would limit the pro bono to local charities and non-profits.  It is a great way to make a difference, build experience and connect with key people.  Also, it is a way to build a portfolio of work.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34927<![CDATA[Claudia Poeckl replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34927 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:53:59 +0000 Claudia Poeckl replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business I agree to @annfurnivall 's statement and would not do pro bono. Even a low price is better than stuff for free. No price, no value...I started to do Facebook work for a new customer at EUR 100 per month for a […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34917<![CDATA[Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34917 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:13:04 +0000 Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business the hard and  so important thing  is to   tell them  what   you will  do  for what  price and  what  limits...i would probably  try and  create   a solid  introductory   package   with clear limits   and a  clear […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34905<![CDATA[Lynne Fellows replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34905 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:50:56 +0000 Lynne Fellows replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business @alanholmes I am in a similar position and as a newbie, I have found that pro-bono works to some extent. However you need to specify that this is an introductory offer, else some will think its a freebie for life!!

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34837<![CDATA[Amy Hall - WordPress Assistant & MailChimp Expert replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34837 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:00:45 +0000 Amy Hall - WordPress Assistant & MailChimp Expert replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business @alanholmes I'm curious to hear this conversation. As an entrepreneur it challenging to get my income to come in at a consistent level at all times.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34809<![CDATA[Dewane Mutunga replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34809 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:40:47 +0000 Dewane Mutunga replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business @alanholmes
I would go with a performance-based payment option for the first few clients.
Establish some benchmark numbers/goals you'll hit and the corresponding fees.
This will allow you secure clientele and get […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34798<![CDATA[Don Sturgill replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34798 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:14:49 +0000 Don Sturgill replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business One thing, Alan, I have found important is to chunk up the project. Tell a potential client you can "get them up" on social media for a hundred bucks and you have a lifetime job ahead of you. 
Be careful about […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34763<![CDATA[Alan Holmes replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34763 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:00:28 +0000 Alan Holmes replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business Thanks for the advice Rich. I definitely think that I may go the "pro bono" route for the first few clients. Someone forwarded me a few articles regarding pricing for social media services, but I figured they […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34754<![CDATA[Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business]]>http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/appropriate-pricing-for-social-media-work/#post-34754 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:15:13 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Appropriate Pricing for Social Media work in the club Small Business @alanholmes
It's a great question, but one that's extremely difficult to answer.
A lot of it depends on what part of the country or the world you live in.
Another part is how much your target audience is willing […]
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