Instagram & Meta Ads · Restaurant, Manchester
Social Organic · Management · Paid social
Social Media Agency Manchester content that gets you customers, not just likes.
Posting when you find time isn't a strategy. Our social media specialists plan, create and manage your channels and run paid social campaigns — all measured by the enquiries and sales they bring, not vanity metrics.
- Content planned & approved monthly
- Organic and paid under one roof
- Reporting on leads, not likes
★★★★★4.9/5 Google · Top Rated on Upwork
+212%Avg. engagement growth in 90 days
6Platforms managed
20+Posts a month on Growth plans
RollingMonthly contracts
Why social media
Posting regularly, but nothing coming back?
Most businesses treat social as a chore: random posts, no plan and no way of knowing if any of it works. Meanwhile, competitors with a clear strategy and a small ad budget are winning the customers scrolling past.
What is social media marketing?
Social media marketing is using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok to build brand awareness, engage an audience and generate leads and sales. It combines organic activity — planned content, community management and engagement — with paid social advertising that targets specific audiences, all measured against business goals such as enquiries, sales and cost per lead.
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No time to post
Channels go quiet for weeks while you run the business.
02
Likes, but no leads
Some engagement, but nobody ever enquires or buys.
03
Content feels off-brand
Generic stock posts that don't sound like you.
04
Ads burning money
Boosted posts with no targeting, tracking or plan.
What's included
Our social media services
Strategy, content, community and paid social — handled by specialists, approved by you.
Social audit & strategyAudience, competitor and channel review, then a clear plan and goals.
Content calendarA month of posts planned ahead and sent to you for approval.
Graphics & carouselsOn-brand designs made for each platform's format.
Short-form videoReels, TikToks and Shorts — scripted, edited and captioned.
CopywritingCaptions, hooks and hashtags written in your brand voice.
Community managementReplies to comments and DMs, so no enquiry is missed.
Paid social adsMeta, TikTok and LinkedIn campaigns with proper targeting.
Tracking & reportingPixel, UTM and GA4 set-up with monthly reports on leads.
Platforms
The platforms we run — and who they suit
You don't need to be everywhere. We pick the two or three platforms where your customers actually spend time, and do those properly.
Local reach, groups, reviews and the Meta ads that power most small-business social.
Best for: local services, 35+ audiencesReels, stories and carousels for brands that sell with visuals.
Best for: retail, food, beauty, lifestyleThought leadership and lead generation for B2B and professional services.
Best for: B2B, SaaS, agencies, recruitmentTikTok
Short-form video that reaches new audiences fast, organically and with ads.
Best for: ecommerce, hospitality, under-35sYouTube
Long-form and Shorts video that builds trust and ranks in search.
Best for: education, SaaS, high-value servicesEvergreen visual search that drives traffic for months after posting.
Best for: home, interiors, weddings, fashionSocial media services
All digital marketing services
Explore our social media services
Choose the level of support you need — or combine all three.
CoreSocial Media MarketingStrategy and campaigns that grow your audience and bring in leads.Learn moreSocial Media ManagementDone-for-you content, posting and community management.Learn morePaid Social AdvertisingMeta, TikTok and LinkedIn ads built around cost per lead.Learn moreEmail MarketingTurn new followers into subscribers and customers.Learn moreSEO Content WritingBlog content to share and repurpose across channels.Learn moreDigital Marketing StrategyWhere social fits in your full marketing plan.Learn more
Our social process
What happens, and when
You'll see a full content plan before anything goes live.
- Week 1
Audit & strategy
Channel audit, audience research, goals and tone of voice agreed.
A clear plan - Weeks 2–3
Content & set-up
First month of content created and approved; tracking and ads set up.
Ready to launch - Month 1–2
Launch & engage
Posting, community management and paid campaigns go live.
Growing audience - Month 3+
Optimise & scale
Double down on the content and ads that bring enquiries.
Leads from social
Results
All case studies
Social media case studies
LinkedIn · B2B SaaS
White-label social · Agency
Why AY Experts
Why choose us for social media
| Feature | Typical social agency | AY Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Who creates content | ✕Templates & stock posts | Specialists, in your brand voice |
| Approval | ✕Posted without review | You approve every month's plan |
| Paid social | ✕Separate agency or "boosts" | Organic and paid in one plan |
| Reporting | ✕Likes & followers | Leads, sales & cost per lead |
| Contract | ✕12 months | Rolling monthly |
Social media Manchester
Social media management across Greater Manchester and the UK
We run social for Manchester businesses reaching local customers, and for brands building audiences across the UK and beyond.
ManchesterSalfordStockportTraffordBoltonOldhamGreater ManchesterUK-wideInternational
Pricing
Social media pricing
Monthly plans with no setup fees — paid ad spend is paid directly to the platforms.
Client reviews
What our social media clients say
Businesses and agencies across the UK trust us with their growth.
"Within six months we went from page three to the top of Google for our main services. The team explains everything in plain English and actually picks up the phone."
James W.Director, Kestrel Law · Manchester
Google"We white-label all our SEO and WordPress work through AY Experts. Deadlines are always hit, reports go out under our brand, and our clients are happier than ever."
Hannah R.Founder, Pixel & Pine · London
Google"Our Google Ads cost per lead dropped by almost half in the first two months. It's the first agency where I've felt they care about our money like we do."
Mark T.Owner, Northpoint Home Services · Leeds
Google"They rebuilt our Shopify store and set up email flows. Conversion rate is up and the site finally loads fast on mobile. Fantastic to work with."
Tom R.Founder, Brightlane
Google"Every enquiry now gets an instant reply and a booking link thanks to their GoHighLevel setup. We've stopped losing leads over the weekend."
Daniel O.Operations Lead, Halcyon Clinics · Manchester
Google
FAQs
Social media questions, answered
What businesses ask us most about social media.
Not sure which platforms are worth it?Get a free social media audit from a specialist.Get my free social audit
How much does a social media agency cost?
Our social media plans start from £600 per month for two platforms and 12 posts, £1,100 per month for three platforms with video and paid social, and £1,800 per month for full-service social. Ad spend is paid directly to the platforms. See pricing.
Which social media platforms should my business use?
The ones your customers use. Local services usually do best on Facebook and Instagram, B2B on LinkedIn, and younger or product-led brands on Instagram and TikTok. We recommend two or three platforms done well rather than being everywhere.
Do I get to approve content before it goes live?
Yes. We send each month's content plan for approval before anything is posted, and you can request changes.
Can social media actually bring in leads?
Yes — especially when organic content is combined with targeted paid social and proper tracking. We report on enquiries, sales and cost per lead, not just likes and followers.
What's the difference between social media marketing and management?
Management is the day-to-day: creating, posting and replying. Marketing is the strategy and campaigns built to reach goals, often including paid ads. See social media management and social media marketing.
How long before I see results?
Consistent posting and engagement usually show audience growth within 1–2 months. Paid social can bring leads within the first few weeks.
Do you lock clients into contracts?
No. Social media plans run on rolling monthly terms.
Free proposal
Get your free social media audit & proposal.
Tell us a little about your goals and we'll send a tailored plan with timelines and a fixed price. No hard sell, no obligation.
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