Content Creation & Social Media Management

Social Media Content That Keeps Your Business Visible

StartLab creates short-form videos, Posts, Stories, AI-generated content, and complete social media systems for busy business owners—from idea and script to production, editing, captions, publishing, management, and performance review.

The Business Problem

Your Business Has Something to Say. The Problem Is Producing It Consistently.

Owners often have expertise and useful ideas but not enough time, production support, or internal capacity to turn them into consistent content.

No time to film

Running the business takes priority, so content production keeps moving to the bottom of the list.

No reliable idea pipeline

Content becomes reactive because there is no practical plan connected to offers and customer questions.

Irregular publishing

Long gaps make it difficult to maintain a clear and current business presence.

Editing takes too long

Raw footage, captions, pacing, formatting, and publishing create more work than expected.

Expertise is not communicated

The business knows its field but needs a format that makes the knowledge clear and useful.

No internal content team

The company needs dependable execution without hiring a complete in-house production function.

Individual Video Options

Choose the Production Format That Fits Your Business

Order one focused video, create content without filming, or capture a complete expert series in a planned production session.

Custom concept

Custom Creative Reel

$200 per video

A custom short-form video built around a specific idea, offer, service, or business message.

  • Content idea and creative direction
  • Editing
  • Caption or post description
  • Voiceover where appropriate
  • Ready-to-publish final video
Filming is not included. Filming is always quoted separately when required. One consolidated revision round is included; major concept changes or complete recreations are quoted separately.
No filming required

AI-Generated Reel

$125 per video

A convenient option for owners who do not have time to film or do not want to appear on camera.

  • Content concept
  • AI-generated or AI-assisted visuals
  • Editing and voiceover
  • Caption or description
  • Ready-to-publish final video
Filming is not required. One consolidated revision round is included; major concept changes or complete recreations are quoted separately.
Local filming included

Expert Video Series

4 videos — $600
8 videos — $1,000
12 videos — $1,250

For founders, experts, consultants, and service-business owners who want educational and expert-led content.

  • Content direction and approved concepts
  • Content plan and scripts or talking points
  • On-site filming within the local Rocklin service area
  • Professional editing
  • Ready-to-publish videos
One consolidated revision round per video is included. Revision requests should be submitted together after the first review. Filming outside the normal service area may be quoted separately.
10–15 seconds

Brand Positioning Micro-Reel

$70 per video

A short visual video designed to reinforce a company’s identity, positioning, service, or key message.

  • Concise idea and brand-positioning concept
  • AI-assisted production
  • Editing
  • Ready-to-publish final video
One consolidated revision round is included. Major concept changes or complete recreations are quoted separately.
Video Examples

See the Formats in Action

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Custom Creative Reel

Creative pacing and editing built around a specific message or offer.

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AI-Generated Reel

AI-assisted visuals, voiceover, editing, and a finished short-form format without filming.

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Expert Video Series

Expert-led educational content created through a planned filming and editing process.

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Brand Positioning Micro-Reel

A concise visual format designed to reinforce identity, positioning, or one key message.

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Language disclosure: These examples were produced for Russian-language audiences and demonstrate our editing, pacing, storytelling, expert-content, and AI-production capabilities. Content can be created in English and adapted to your brand, audience, and market.
Monthly Content Packages

A Consistent Content System Without an Internal Team

Monthly packages are month-to-month, billed in advance, and follow an approved content plan or calendar.

Consistent foundation

Starter

$1,200 per month
  • 1 Reel per week
  • 2 Posts per week
  • Stories every other day
  • Up to 15 Story sets per month
  • Content planning, captions, and design
  • Publishing and Instagram content management
  • Facebook cross-posting where appropriate
Comment moderation and direct-message management are not included.

Discuss Starter

End-to-end management

Full Social Media Management

$2,600 per month
  • Social media strategy and content planning
  • On-site filming and content creation
  • Short-form video production and editing
  • Posts, Stories, and Instagram design
  • Publishing and ongoing account management
  • Facebook cross-posting
  • Comment moderation
  • Performance analytics and growth recommendations
  • Partnership and collaboration opportunity research
Direct-message management is not included. DM and lead-response services can be added separately, including AI-assisted reply and CRM automation options.

Discuss Full Management

Story set definition: One Story set is one connected topic or message consisting of 1–3 Instagram Story frames, designed and published as one sequence on the same day. Up to 15 Story sets means up to 15 separate Story sequences, not 15 individual frames. Reasonable revisions are included within the approved monthly content plan; major changes after approval or requests to recreate completed content may require an additional quote.
Package Comparison

Compare What Is Included

Included services reflect the approved package scope. Direct-message management remains an optional add-on.

Feature Starter Growth Full Management
Monthly price $1,200 $1,600 $2,600
Reels Included — 1/week Included — 2/week Included
Posts Included — 2/week Included — 2/week Included
Stories Up to 15 sets/month Up to 15 sets/month Included
Content planning Included Included Included
Filming Quoted separately Quoted separately Included locally
Publishing Included Included Included
Facebook cross-posting Where appropriate Where appropriate Included
Comment moderation Not included Not included Included
DM management Not included Not included Available as add-on
Analytics Not included Not included Included
Growth recommendations Not included Not included Included
Partnership research Not included Not included Included
Additional Services

Connect Content With Advertising, Creators, and Automation

Final scope and pricing depend on campaign, production, and integration requirements.

Meta Ads Management

From $500/month
  • Campaign setup and management
  • Audience and campaign structure
  • Performance review
  • Ongoing optimization

Advertising spend is billed separately. Performance is not guaranteed.

Influencer & UGC Campaigns

From $1,000
  • Creator research and outreach
  • Production coordination
  • Campaign management

Creator fees are not automatically included. Exact pricing depends on creators, production, and campaign scope.

AI Automation

From $500
  • Automated replies and AI assistants
  • CRM integrations
  • Lead routing and qualification
  • Follow-up workflows

Final scope and price depend on project complexity and integrations.

How It Works

From the First Conversation to Consistent Execution

The process adapts to a single video, expert filming package, AI production, or complete managed program.

Initial conversation

Discuss your business, goals, current channels, and production preferences.

Business review

Review the audience, offer, positioning, and source material.

Format selection

Choose an individual video, package, or custom proposal.

Content approval

Confirm concepts, themes, scripts, talking points, and approval stages.

Production

Complete the agreed filming session or AI-assisted workflow.

Editing and review

Prepare the content and complete StartLab’s internal quality review.

Client review

Individual videos and expert packages require client approval before final delivery.

Delivery or publishing

Monthly content follows an approved content plan. Per-item approval can be arranged before the service period begins.

Performance review

Review available performance data and recommendations for managed packages.

Important Service Details

Clear Working Terms Before Production Begins

These summaries keep the commercial terms practical and readable. Project-specific details are confirmed in writing before work begins.

Revisions

One consolidated revision round is included for individual videos and each Expert Video Series video. Major concept changes or complete recreations are quoted separately.

Estimated timelines

Micro-Reel: 2–4 business days. AI Reel: 3–5. Custom Creative Reel: 5–7. Expert Video Series: 7–14 business days after filming. Timelines may vary with scope, response time, filming availability, and revisions.

Payment

Individual videos under $500 are paid in full before production. Expert Video Series packages require a 50% deposit and 50% before final delivery. Monthly services are billed in advance.

Local filming area

Included filming covers Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Granite Bay, and nearby areas within approximately 25 miles of Rocklin. Travel outside the normal service area may be quoted separately.

Rescheduling

Filming may be rescheduled without an additional charge with at least 48 hours’ notice. Late cancellations, missed sessions, or significant location delays may require a rescheduling fee.

Raw and editable files

Standard pricing includes final approved exports. Raw footage, editable project files, prompts, working files, and source files are available only by prior agreement and may require an additional fee.

Monthly cancellation

Monthly packages are month-to-month and may be cancelled with written notice at least 14 days before the next billing date. Started service periods are non-refundable once planning or production begins.

Content approval

Monthly work follows an approved content plan or calendar. StartLab may publish scheduled content after direction is approved; per-item approval can be arranged before the service period begins.

Usage rights

After full payment, clients may use final approved deliverables for their own website, social media, organic marketing, email, presentations, and paid advertising, subject to third-party licenses.

StartLab production assets

StartLab retains internal methods, prompts, templates, editable project files, working files, and production systems. Third-party music, stock, fonts, AI services, and creator content remain subject to their licenses.

Portfolio use

StartLab may display final work in its portfolio and marketing unless the client requests confidentiality in writing before production.

Taxes and additional costs

Prices are in U.S. dollars and exclude applicable taxes, advertising spend, creator fees, travel, paid stock, special locations, actors, equipment rental, and third-party expenses unless specifically included. Additional expenses require client approval.

Content rollover: Unused monthly content volume does not automatically roll over unless StartLab confirms otherwise in writing. Custom projects and additional services use the payment schedule stated in the proposal or Statement of Work.
Why StartLab

A Practical Content Partner for Busy Business Owners

StartLab connects business positioning with production and execution instead of treating every Reel or Post as an isolated creative task.

Business-oriented content

Ideas and formats connect to your offer, audience, expertise, and positioning.

Flexible production options

Choose local filming, expert-led content, or AI-assisted production without required filming.

Planning and execution together

Coordinate content direction, editing, captions, design, publishing, and review in one workflow.

Support for busy founders

Build a repeatable content process without hiring a complete internal team.

FAQ

Questions About Social Media Content and Management

These answers reflect the founder-approved offer and commercial terms.

Do I need to appear on camera?

No. AI-Generated Reels and Brand Positioning Micro-Reels can be produced without filming or requiring you to appear on camera.

Can you create videos without filming?

Yes. The $125 AI-Generated Reel includes AI-generated or AI-assisted visuals, editing, voiceover, and a ready-to-publish final video.

Is filming included in the $200 video?

No. Filming for the $200 Custom Creative Reel is always quoted separately when required.

Is filming included in the expert video packages?

Yes, within the local filming area: Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Granite Bay, and nearby areas within approximately 25 miles of Rocklin. Travel outside the area may be quoted separately.

How many revisions are included?

One consolidated revision round is included for individual videos and each Expert Video Series video. Reasonable monthly revisions are included within the approved plan. Major concept changes or complete recreations may require a separate quote.

How long does production take?

Estimated timelines after required materials and approvals are received are 2–4 business days for a Micro-Reel, 3–5 for an AI Reel, 5–7 for a Custom Creative Reel, and 7–14 business days after filming for an Expert Video Series. Timing may vary by scope and response time.

When is payment required?

Individual videos under $500 are paid in advance. Expert Video Series packages require a 50% deposit, with the balance due before final delivery. Monthly services are billed in advance.

Can a filming session be rescheduled?

Yes. There is no additional charge with at least 48 hours’ notice. Late cancellations, missed sessions, or significant location delays may require a rescheduling fee.

What is one Story set?

One Story set is one connected topic or message consisting of 1–3 Instagram Story frames published as one sequence on the same day.

Are raw footage and editable files included?

No. Standard pricing includes approved final exports. Raw footage and editable source files are available only by prior agreement, when technically available, and may require an additional fee.

Can I cancel a monthly package?

Yes. Packages are month-to-month and may be cancelled with written notice at least 14 days before the next billing date. A started service period is non-refundable after planning or production begins.

Does every monthly Post require approval?

Monthly content follows an approved content plan. After direction is approved, StartLab may publish scheduled content without separate approval for every item. Per-item approval can be arranged before the service period begins.

Can StartLab manage direct messages?

DM management is not included in the current packages. It can be added separately, including AI-assisted replies, lead routing, and CRM automation options.

Are taxes and advertising costs included?

No. Prices exclude applicable taxes, advertising spend, creator fees, travel, and third-party production expenses unless specifically included.

Can StartLab use the completed work in its portfolio?

Yes, unless the client requests confidentiality in writing before production.

What usage rights does the client receive?

After full payment, the client may use final approved deliverables for its own website, social media, organic marketing, email, presentations, and paid advertising, subject to third-party asset licenses.

Can content also be published on Facebook?

Yes. Starter and Growth include Facebook cross-posting where appropriate, and Full Management includes Facebook cross-posting.

Is advertising spend included in Meta Ads management?

No. Meta Ads management starts from $500 per month, and advertising spend is billed separately.

Can I order one video before choosing a monthly package?

Yes. You can start with any individual video option or Expert Video Series before selecting a monthly package.

Can StartLab help automate replies and lead follow-up?

Yes. AI automation starts from $500 and may include automated replies, AI assistants, CRM integrations, lead routing, inquiry qualification, and follow-up workflows. See the lead follow-up automation guide.

Important: No follower, view, reach, engagement, lead, sales, revenue, or viral-performance outcome is guaranteed.
Choose Your Content System

Choose the Content System That Fits Your Business

Start with one video, produce a complete expert series, or let StartLab manage your social media consistently.