CreeplessUse casesSocial media agencies
Stop free work at social media agencies.
Creepless for social media
A content calendar is a promise. Extra reels, platforms and “quick stories” break it. Creepless checks every request against what the client pays for, so included work goes ahead and extra work becomes a quote they approve first.
Where the hours go
Common scope creep in social media work.
Typical setup: Monthly content package: a set number of posts per platform plus community management.
New platforms added without a new package
Video and reels when the package covers static posts
Weekend and after-hours community management
Example scope rules
Write the line down once.
| Included in the plan | Quoted as extra |
|---|---|
| 12 posts a month on 2 platforms | Video production |
| Weekday community management | New platforms |
| Monthly analytics summary | Paid ad management |
How requests get checked
Three requests. Three calls.
“Can you swap Thursday’s post for our new offer?”
IncludedReplacing a scheduled post stays within the 12 included posts.
“Can we add three reels this month?”
ExtraVideo production is excluded, so the reels are quoted.
“Can you reply to comments over the weekend?”
Needs reviewOnly weekday management is covered. Decide whether to quote it.
Questions
Scope creep in social media, answered.
How many posts should a social media retainer include?
There's no standard number, but the agreement should name it per platform. A clear number is what makes an extra post easy to quote.
How do I charge for extra social media posts?
Set a per-post or per-pack price in advance. When a client asks for more, you can reply with that price straight away instead of negotiating each time.
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