How much does it cost to start a social media?
Nothing to start posting. To do it seriously: budget $0–$500/mo for tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, Later for scheduling; Canva for creative), $500–$3,000/mo for content production if you outsource writing/design, and $500–$50,000+/mo for paid amplification if you're running ads. Full-service US social media agencies typically charge $2,000–$15,000/mo depending on platform coverage and content volume.
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