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DIY Thrive on Social Membership
How exactly does this membership work?
Our team of social media experts has spent more than a decade creating effective captions, graphics, templates, and more for our clients. We’ve decided to turn our expertise into a creative advantage for you! You will access content that is industry-specific, holiday-specific, platform-specific (and more!) to have at your fingertips. Join our Private FB group, copy the daily post or make any minor changes or tweaks that best fit your brand. It’s just that simple!What exactly do I get in the membership?
Included in your Thrive on Social membership is a daily post you can use that day on pretty much any social media channel. We offer daily posts with 3 different tones of voice, one is friendly, one is professional and one is sassy to give you lots of flexibility based on your brand voice and the social channel you're posting to. You also get a daily feed graphic and story graphic perfectly sized and professionally edited for you. AND you also get an editable template so you can take our design and make it your own.What industries or businesses is this membership good for?
Honestly? This membership is designed for ANY small business or even solopreneur from any industry. Our team has served nearly thousands of businesses over a combined 20 years of experience. You will find content that not only speaks to the target audience of your business or industry but is also platform-optimized. Here are some specific answers for you: financial experts, law and legal experts, health care and doctors, nonprofits, wedding industry, pregnancy professionals, writers + authors and bloggers, life + health + mindset + business coaches, photographers, social media managers, and more! Product and service industry professionals can benefit!Can I edit the content?
Yes! We provide editable template links for media and all of the posts can be edited or tweaked however much or little you would like. Though, we don't think you'll need to do very much as our editors and designers have professionally created them for you. *If you have the free version of the Canva account you may need to swap out a few Canva pro elements for free ones.How do I cancel my membership?
We understand it’s important to know ahead of time. Your monthly membership can be canceled anytime by messaging us here. No contracts, just a month-to-month subscription!What is the refund policy for the content membership?
There are no refunds for the monthly or annual subscriptions. These products are all digital assets, so once you make a payment toward your membership we cannot provide a refund.Do I need to give credit to Thrive Collective when I use the content?
Absolutely not! We're giving you access to use the content for your company/brand on social media or even in your emails, on your website, they are yours to use in any of your assets or platforms. If you ever feel called to tag us so we can come love up on your content, please feel free! We're at @shopthrivecollective on all channels!Can I use the templates to create my own products?
No. You can’t use any of our templates, design assets, or parts of them to create your own product for sale. This includes adding them to a membership or giving them away as a free product (“freebie”). Please note that our work is copyrighted and you are only granted the right to use the templates for your own social media account, but not resell or redistribute them in any way (commercial or non-commercial).How do I contact someone at Thrive Collective for help?
We’d love to help you! Contact us by clicking here.Does Thrive Collective use AI?
We do! We use AI to help us improve productivity, make better decisions, execute research and assist with content and/or graphics.
DFY Monthly Social Media Management
What if I’m unhappy with my content?
You have one round of revisions to ask for the changes you’d like to see, it’s a creative process so it’s OK if you need to ask us for changes in your content or graphics. We’ll correct everything before it goes live.What is the refund policy for social media management?
There are no refunds for this service.How quickly will you start posting for me?
Once you sign up for a social media management plan it will typically take 2 – 4 weeks for us to create the first round of content. Why? we execute competitive and industry research and review all of our notes from your onboarding call. We need to plan ahead as we write for the next month to include special days, holidays, upcoming events, important topics, and more.How will you know what to say about my business?
We use a specialized onboarding call to ask you juicy questions about your business, target demographic, etc. Having outside eyes is an incredibly powerful and effective tool in speaking about what service or product you offer. We also do competitive research to better understand your industry. Remember, our specialty is communication, we’re experts in helping your audience learn more about you!Who have you worked with before?
We’ve worked with hundreds of companies and brands ranging from tradespeople, realtors, religious congregations, beauty brands, eCommerce/SEO companies, etc. We’ve worked with solopreneurs, small teams, small companies, and up to medium-sized agencies. Check out our portfolio, here.Do I have to be on every social media site?
Nope! We will make our recommendation for which sites you should be posting your content. The team maintains being strategic and thoughtful in the approach to your social media marketing plan.How often will you be posting content?
Frequency is not the same for everyone, it depends on what industry you’re in and who you’re targeting. It also depends on what plan you choose. You can customize the schedule of what days and times your content goes out or have us recommend a posting frequency for you!Will I see the content before it goes on my social media site?
Yes, we will have a live working document where you can review the content and have one full round of revisions with any requests for changes before the content goes out. Good news! Most clients don’t feel they need to do this every month, it’s helpful in the first 1 – 3 months.Who will be writing my content?
One of our Thrive Collective experts will be assigned to your content!But how much does this stuff cost? All custom plans come with custom prices. If you have a budget you want us to stick to – just let us know! We can start as low as $150/month for a custom plan.
Are there contracts?
Nope! We work on a month-to-month basis and ask for 30 days’ written notice of cancellation. (That usually means there’s one final payment left).What’s the cancellation policy?
You can submit your 30-day written notice of cancellation at any time! Since we research and write content in advance, you will have ONE final payment left at the time of cancellation. Unless you’re dealing with a medical emergency, there is no case where you can cancel on the spot with nothing further due. We ensure you have content for several weeks into the future by writing and taking care of your content 2 – 4 weeks in advance.Does Thrive Collective use AI?
We do! We use AI to help us improve productivity, make better decisions, execute research and assist with content and/or graphics.
DFY Graphics, Copywriting, Branding, + More
What if I’m unhappy with my content?
You have one - two rounds of revisions to ask for the changes you’d like to see, it’s a creative process so it’s OK if you need to ask us for changes in your content or graphics. We’ll correct everything before it goes live.What is the refund policy for DFY services?
There are no refunds for this service.How will you know what to say about my business?
We use a specialized onboarding call to ask you juicy questions about your business, target demographic, etc. Having outside eyes is an incredibly powerful and effective tool in speaking about what service or product you offer. We also do competitive research to better understand your industry. Remember, our specialty is communication, we’re experts in helping your audience learn more about you!Who have you worked with before?
We’ve worked with hundreds of companies and brands ranging from tradespeople, realtors, religious congregations, beauty brands, eCommerce/SEO companies, etc. We’ve worked with solopreneurs, small teams, small companies, and up to medium-sized agencies. Check out our portfolio, here.Who will be writing my content?
One of our Thrive Collective experts will be assigned to your content!But how much does this stuff cost? Our prices start at $50 and are custom for you based on your specific needs. Book a call and we give you a custom quote!
Are there contracts?
Nope! We work on a flat rate project basis after we agree on a scope of work, a custom quote and have received payment.Does Thrive Collective use AI?
We do! We use AI to help us improve productivity, make better decisions, execute research and assist with content and/or graphics.
DWY Social Strategy
How does it work?
First, we have a discovery call so we can get to know you and understand your social media pains. Then, we ask you to send us a detailed list of your questions so we can prepare them before our social strategy session. We book your virtual strategy session between a few days and a few weeks out to ensure enough prep time for you and for us. Then we meet on Zoom/Google, answer your questions, provide support links, share screens and demonstrate tools, and more. We record the session and provide you the recording you can keep and review in addition to our notes, directions, advice, and more.What if I’m unhappy with my service?
Everything we do 100% is tailored to you in our social strategy calls. We do our best to ensure that all of your questions are answered and we use the entire meeting to focus solely on you, your needs, your questions, and your concerns. If at any time you have a question or concern, please communicate with us!What is the refund policy for social media management?
There are no refunds for this service.Who have you worked with before?
We’ve worked with hundreds of companies and brands ranging from tradespeople, realtors, religious congregations, beauty brands, eCommerce/SEO companies, etc. We’ve worked with solopreneurs, small teams, small companies, and up to medium-sized agencies. Check out our portfolio, here.But how much does this stuff cost? Strategy sessions are $197 for 60-Minutes or $297 for 90-Minutes
Are there contracts?
Nope! We provide you with your strategy session, recording, and notes once we have received payment.Does Thrive Collective use AI?
We do! We use AI to help us improve productivity, make better decisions, execute research and assist with content and/or graphics.What platforms can you help me with?
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
TikTok
LinkedIn
Twitter
YouTube
Google My Business
Etsy
Mailchimp
Constant Contact
Squarespace
Google Workspace
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Personal identification information
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To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.To personalize user experience
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