What social media management costs for a dental practice
If you manage a dental practice, here is a straightforward look at what social media marketing costs and what you get for the money.
Dental offices get social media quotes all the time. The quotes you hear are far apart, and nobody spells out what they buy. You just want to know what you would actually get for the money, and whether it would help patients find your practice.
Social media management quotes are confusing because the work can mean different things. One agency might post three times a week on Facebook and call it managed. Another might handle Instagram, Facebook, replies to comments, custom photos, and short video clips. For a dental practice, the right approach depends on whether you want to show the office, explain treatments, or answer patient questions before they call.
What you pay comes down to a few things. How many platforms you are on, how many posts per week, and whether someone writes the posts, takes photos, shoots short videos, and replies to comments. A practice that just wants a Facebook post twice a week will cost less than one that needs Instagram, Facebook, and patient education videos every day. We never quote a price until we hear exactly what you need.
Before you sign with any agency, ask what is included each month, who writes and approves the posts, and who owns the accounts. Then email eFlex Media at info@eflexmedia.com. Tell us about your practice and what you want social media to do for you. We will listen, ask about your goals, and give you a clear number after one short call. No guessing, no pressure.
Before you decide, we lay out which posts go up, how often and on which platforms. The price depends on that plan.
Other questions about social media marketing for dentists
What does a social media marketing agency do?
A social media agency plans what to post, builds and keeps up your profiles, writes and designs the posts, and answers comments and messages. Ask which platforms they cover, how often they post and how you approve the work. We build your profiles, post on them and manage them, and every post follows your brand.
Should I hire a social media manager or do it myself?
You can run your own accounts if you have the time to post on a steady schedule and answer people quickly. It gets harder when you need a plan, good photos and video, and someone watching the comments every day. Compare the hours it would take you with the cost of help, and ask what you get each month. We start by learning what you want short and long term, then post and keep fine-tuning.