Done-for-you social media vs doing it yourself
Every founder starts by doing social media themselves. At some point the question becomes: is this the best use of my time?
Doing it yourself
- Cost: your time, often 4 to 8 hours a week including design and editing.
- Good for: very early stage, when your story changes every week.
- Risk: posting stops during busy weeks.
Hiring a freelancer
- Cost: varies widely by skill and location.
- Good for: one platform or one skill, like video editing.
- Risk: you still manage the plan, approvals and posting.
A done-for-you team
- Cost: a fixed monthly plan.
- Good for: founders who want consistent posting across platforms without managing people.
- Watch for: make sure you approve everything before it goes live.
How to decide
Add up the hours you spend on marketing each month and put a price on them. If that number is higher than a monthly plan, and posting is inconsistent, it is time to hand it over.
Nodreel plans start at $99 or ₹8,999 a month, and founding clients get 50% off the first month. See pricing.