Social Media & Content Services
Consistent, professional content builds visibility and credibility. Vivid Designs provides structured social media design, content support and light video editing for businesses that want to stay active online without managing everything themselves.
From branded post design and caption writing to short-form video edits and monthly content packs, services are scoped around your platform, frequency and goals.
Popular social & content packages:
These are our most requested content packages. Each package can be delivered as managed content (we schedule and publish to your accounts) or unmanaged content (we hand over ready to post files and captions). Final scope and pricing depend on platform choice, volume and whether posting, community management or paid promotions are included.
Who it is for?
Service businesses and startups that need a consistent presence but have limited content budgets.
- Includes:
- Managed vs unmanaged:
- What we need to start:
- Turnaround and workflow:
- Four branded post designs per month, sized for your primary platform.
- Captions for each post with suggested hashtags and a call to action.
- Two revision rounds across the monthly pack.
- Optional basic scheduling: we can schedule the posts into your chosen platform for a small additional fee.
- Asset handover folder with final images sized for web use.
- One short month-end snapshot: reach and engagement overview.
- Managed: we schedule on your account, add captions and hashtags, and confirm posting times.
- Unmanaged: you receive the final files and captions and upload them yourself.
- Your primary platform(s) and login or publisher access if managed.
- Brand assets: logo, colour codes, fonts, existing imagery.
- 4–8 example posts you like for reference sake or your brand tone/style brief.
- Monthly cycle: briefs due by day 1 of the month; first draft pack within 4 working days; publish schedule agreed and implemented.
- Approval: consolidated feedback in one response required to finalise pack.
Typical starting point:
From R749 per month for unmanaged packs. Managed scheduling and premium content quoted separately.
Who it is for?
Businesses wanting a stronger, more strategic content presence and improved engagement.
- Includes:
- Managed vs unmanaged:
- What we need to start:
- Turnaround and workflow
- Eight branded posts per month, including carousel or multi-image posts where appropriate.
- Full caption writing for each post, including CTA and hashtag strategy.
- One short captioned video or animated tile per month (up to 15 seconds) where requested.
- Content planning guidance and a simple monthly content calendar.
- Two revision rounds per month.
- Monthly performance summary highlighting top posts and suggested optimisations.
- Managed option adds scheduling, basic hashtag A/B suggestions and posting monitoring.
- Unmanaged option delivers ready-to-post assets and calendar file.
- Clear content goals and any campaign themes for the month.
- Brand assets and any product/service images you want used.
- Access to analytics if you want us to benchmark performance.
- Draft calendar delivered 5 working days before the first scheduled post.
- Finalised pack approved 2 working days before posting starts.
Typical starting point:
From R1,495 per month for unmanaged packs. Managed packs quoted based on posting frequency and account complexity.
Who it is for?
Businesses with raw footage or product clips that want social-ready short videos that convert.
- Includes:
- What we need to start:
- Turnaround and workflow:
- Edit up to 30 seconds as standard; 30 to 60 seconds quoted if required.
- Trimming and sequencing, simple motion graphics and caption overlays.
- One round of revisions.
- Exports optimised for feed and vertical stories/reels where required.
- Optional thumbnail and 15 second teaser clip for stories.
- Raw footage (high quality), preferred music or licence info, short brief of desired message and any brand overlays.
- Example of editing style you like (TikTok, Instagram reel, Facebook video).
3 to 7 working days depending on footage quality and length.
Typical starting point:
From R295 per short edit; bulk and monthly retainer rates available for regular video production.
Who it is for?
Businesses that want predictable monthly output, fast turnaround and priority scheduling.
- Includes:
- Managed vs unmanaged:
- What we need to start:
- Turnaround and workflow:
- Agreed number of posts per month across chosen platforms.
- Caption writing, hashtag strategy and a basic content calendar.
- Priority turnaround and a dedicated point of contact.
- Monthly planning call and performance review.
- Up to a set number of ad hoc minor edits or one small campaign asset per month.
- Managed option adds scheduling, basic hashtag A/B suggestions and posting monitoring.
- Unmanaged option delivers ready-to-post assets and calendar file.
- A signed retainer agreement outlining deliverables and SLA.
- Initial content brief and any recurring campaign dates.
Monthly planning meeting, content drafts delivered for batch approval, scheduled posting, and a monthly analytics review.
Typical starting point:
Retainers billed monthly in advance. Minimum one month commitment is standard. Pricing varies by volume; example starting point from R1,495 per month for a basic retainer.
How we can support your social media needs:
Below are discrete services you can add individually or include in a monthly plan. Each entry explains deliverables, what we need and typical starting points.
Includes:
- Platform specific sizing and export set for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
- Consistent typography and colour usage aligned to your brand.
- Image optimisation and simple motion where relevant.
- Final web-optimised files and a small asset pack for reuse.
What we need:
Logo files, brand colours, font preferences and any hero images you want used.
Starting point:
From R175 per post for simple graphic tiles. Carousels and animated tiles quoted separately.
Includes
• Platform-appropriate tone and structure.
• A clear call to action and hashtag strategy.
• SEO friendly microcopy when applicable.
What we need
Target audience notes, campaign objectives and any keywords or CTA URLs you want used.
Pricing model
Quoted per pack or per post depending on volume. Example: included in packs; standalone captions from R75 each.
Includes:
- A monthly content plan with post ideas, suggested timings and themes.
- Campaign calendar and caption prompts.
- Guidance on content pillars and repurposing ideas.
What we need:
Business priorities for the month, planned promotions and seasonal dates.
Pricing model:
Quoted per scope. Monthly planning often included in Growth packs and retainers.
Includes:
- Footage trimming, sequencing and basic motion effects.
- Caption overlays and subtitle files if required.
- Deliverables optimised for vertical and square formats.
What we need:
Raw footage, brand logos and a short brief with desired message and timing.
Starting point:
From R295 per short edit. Ongoing video output quoted as a package.
Includes:
- Profile and cover image sizing and exports.
- Bio and CTA optimisation.
- Link structuring using link pages or site links.
- Basic pinned post content if required.
What we need:
Business description, USPs and desired primary CTA.
Pricing model:
Quoted per platform; often included in onboarding packs.
Includes:
- Turning a long form article, video or podcast into multiple social posts.
- Resizing, caption variations and multi-platform exports.
- Basic template use to keep brand consistency.
What we need:
Source asset (article, video or document) and preferred platforms.
Pricing model:
Quoted per batch. Good value in a retainer structure.
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Pricing and Retainer plans:
All prices below are starting points. We provide final pricing in the proposal after we confirm platforms, posting frequency and whether we manage the accounts.
- Common add-ons:
- Retainer and SLA structure:
- Extra post outside package — from R175 each.
- Short video edit — from R295 per edit.
- Extra revision rounds beyond included rounds — from R195 per hour.
- Rush delivery — from R495 per job.
- Paid ad creative and campaign setup — quoted per campaign.
- Retainers billed monthly in advance with a one month minimum.
- SLA examples: standard turnaround 3 to 5 working days for content packs; priority tasks within 24 to 48 hours on priority retainers.
- Unused hours or posts and carryover terms defined in each retainer agreement.
To get an accurate content quote, please include:
- Platforms you want covered (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X).
- Number of posts per platform per month.
- Whether you want managed posting or prefer files delivered.
- If captions are required and any brand voice notes.
- Existing assets: logos, photos, video clips.
- Examples of styles you like.
- Any campaign dates or seasonal peaks.
- Budget range and preferred start date.
Frequently Asked Questions:
We offer both. Managed means we schedule and publish on agreed platforms and add basic publishing notes. Full social community management and paid ad management are quoted separately.
We prepare ad creative and can set up basic campaigns. Paid media management, budgets and ROAS optimisation are provided under a separate scope.
We track impressions, reach, engagement rate, clicks and message enquiries. For e-commerce clients we can track traffic and conversions where analytics can be integrated.
We work in month batches. Draft calendar is supplied for approval before scheduling. Consolidated feedback in a single response keeps turnaround times fast.
Yes. Retainers are billed monthly in advance. Cancellation terms and notice periods are set out in the retainer agreement.
We can source stock images or arrange photography as an add-on. Licensed media costs are billed separately.
You receive usage rights once full payment for the package or retainer month is received. Licensed third party assets remain subject to their licence terms.
Need structured, consistent content?
Tell us your posting goals and we will scope a practical monthly plan.
