Instagram & Facebook · Restaurant, Manchester
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Social Content · Posting · Community
Social Media Management Services your channels, handled every day.
Social media works when it's consistent — and that's the hard part when you're running a business. Our social media managers create your content, post it at the right times and reply to every comment and message, so your channels stay active and no enquiry slips through.
- Content created for you
- Comments & DMs answered
- You approve before anything posts
★★★★★4.9/5 Google · Top Rated on Upwork
2 hrsReply time in working hours
12–30Posts a month
100%Content approved by you
RollingMonthly contracts
Why social media management
No time to keep up with social?
Channels go quiet for weeks, messages sit unanswered and the posts that do go out are rushed. Customers notice — and a quiet or ignored profile quietly sends them to a competitor.
What is social media management?
Social media management is the day-to-day running of a business's social media accounts. It includes planning and creating content, scheduling posts, publishing stories, responding to comments and direct messages, engaging with followers, monitoring mentions and reviews, and reporting on performance each month.
01
Channels gone quiet
Last post was weeks — or months — ago.
02
Missed messages
Enquiries in DMs and comments go unanswered.
03
Rushed, off-brand posts
Last-minute content that doesn't reflect your business.
04
Hours lost every week
Time spent on social instead of running the business.
What's included
Our social media management services
Everything needed to keep your channels active, on-brand and answered.
Monthly content planPosts, stories and themes planned a month ahead for approval.
Graphics & carouselsOn-brand designs sized for every platform.
Reels & short videoEdited from your footage or created by us, with captions.
Captions & hashtagsWritten in your brand voice, with local and niche hashtags.
Scheduling & postingPublished at the times your audience is most active.
Community managementReplies to comments and DMs within 2 working hours.
Review & mention monitoringGoogle and social reviews tracked, thanked and escalated.
Monthly reportingGrowth, engagement and enquiries in plain English.
Done for you
Every month, done for you
You run the business. We keep your social channels active, on-brand and answered — here's exactly what happens and when.
Daily
- Replies to comments & DMsWithin 2 working hours
- Engage with followers & local accounts15–30 minutes a day
- Monitor mentions & reviewsFlag anything urgent to you
Weekly
- Scheduled posts go live3–7 a week, at the best times
- Stories & repostsKeep your profile active
- Quick performance checkBoost what's working
Monthly
- Next month's content planSent to you for approval
- Graphics, video & captionsCreated in your brand style
- Report & review callGrowth, enquiries & next steps
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Getting started
What happens, and when
Your first posts go live within three weeks of starting.
- Week 1
Onboarding
Account access, brand guidelines, tone of voice and goals agreed.
Everything set up - Week 2
First content plan
Your first month of posts created and sent for approval.
Content approved - Week 3
Go live
Posting, stories and community management begin.
Active channels - Monthly
Report & refine
Monthly report and call; next month planned around what worked.
Steady growth
Results
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Why AY Experts
Why choose us for social media management
| Feature | Freelancer or cheap agency | AY Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Replies to messages | ✕When they get round to it | Within 2 working hours |
| Content | ✕Stock images & templates | Custom graphics & video |
| Approval | ✕Posted without review | You approve every month |
| Cover | ✕Stops when they're away | A team, with holiday cover |
| Contract | ✕12 months | Rolling monthly |
Social media management Manchester
Social media management across Greater Manchester and the UK
We manage social channels for Manchester businesses and for brands across the UK and internationally.
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Pricing
Social media management pricing
Monthly plans with no setup fees. Cancel with 30 days' notice.
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 management questions, answered
What businesses ask us most about managed social media.
Channels need some attention?Get a free social media audit from a specialist.Get my free social audit
How much does social media management cost?
Our social media management starts from £600 per month for two platforms and 12 posts, £1,100 for three platforms with video, and £1,800 for full-service management with paid social. See pricing.
What does a social media manager do?
They plan and create content, schedule and publish posts and stories, reply to comments and messages, engage with followers, monitor reviews and mentions, and report on results each month.
Do I approve posts before they go live?
Yes. Each month's content plan is sent to you for approval, and you can request changes before anything is posted.
Will you reply to messages and comments?
Yes. We reply to comments and DMs within 2 working hours on weekdays, and pass anything that needs you — such as bookings or complaints — straight to your team.
Do you need me to supply photos and videos?
Your own photos and footage work best, and we'll tell you exactly what to capture. We can also create graphics, use stock where suitable, or arrange a content shoot.
What's the difference between management and marketing?
Management keeps your channels running day to day. Social media marketing adds strategy and campaigns designed to hit growth goals.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. Plans run on rolling monthly terms with 30 days' notice.
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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