Roed Social

20/10/2024

Let’s get real—managing social media isn’t always as easy as it looks, right? 😅 It’s so easy to fall into these common mistakes, but I’m here to help you avoid them and thrive online! 🙌

Whether it’s winging it without a strategy (been there!) or feeling overwhelmed trying to be everywhere at once (yep, did that too), we’ve ALL made these social media mistakes. But hey, no worries—it’s all part of the learning process! 🌱

The good news? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I’ve laid out some of the biggest social media slip-ups I’ve seen (and fixed) so that you can skip the stress and go straight to growth.

Drop a comment below if you’ve ever fallen into one of these traps, and let’s chat about how to get your social media strategy back on track. 💬💬
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20/10/2024

Totally agree to this 💯.

As of now mga invite sakin puro low-ball na rin as a SMM. Imagine a-avail nila service mo for only $100 per month? Gusto pa daily at more than 3 platform? 😣

So ayun nga, my student shared a story about how one of these big freelancing platforms allowed a client to post a job offering for as low as $1 per hour and $70 per month for admin tasks.

Yes, you read that right—ONE DOLLARS PER HOUR.

And for full-time work, ha! Akala ko joke lang, pero legit na ‘to. 😫

And sadly, hindi lang siya nag-iisa. Marami pang ibang clients out there who think na dahil lang nasa Pilipinas tayo, they can get away with paying us barely anything.

Like, hello we’re out here doing the most, managing their businesses, doing admin tasks, designing their websites, running their social media—basically making their lives easier.

And they can only see our worth for $1. This is so sad.

Maraming clients na sobrang tipid at akala nila just because we're in the Philippines, we’ll accept whatever low rate they offer.

Sa utak nila, “Oh, living costs are lower in the Philippines, so I can get away with paying less.” But ang hindi nila naiisip, it's not about where we live—it’s about the skills we bring to the table.

We're providing a professional service. Kaya nga they go to freelancing sites, di ba? Kasi they need someone who’s an expert in their field.

So bakit nila babaratin tayo? Lalo na tayo, na pinag-aralan at pinag-practice-an ‘yung mga skills natin!

Here’s where it gets even worse: if we accept these super low offers, we’re setting a standard.

We’re telling clients na okay lang 'to, na our work isn’t worth more than a couple of dollars. Tapos, what happens next?

Clients start expecting the same thing from other freelancers. The whole industry suffers because we’re devaluing ourselves.

Parang domino effect, one lowball offer na tinanggap mo could lead to more clients thinking na ganun talaga ang bayad for Filipino freelancers. So paano na ‘yung mga susunod na VAs or freelancers trying to make a living off their skills? Struggle din sila.

I know it’s hard, especially when you’re just starting out. I mean, sino ba naman ang ayaw ng client, right?

But believe me when I say, you’re worth so much more than $1 per hour.

Accepting those kinds of rates won’t help you in the long run. Mas lalo ka lang magse-settle for less, tapos mahihirapan kang mag-charge ng mas mataas sa future. Clients will start to see you as someone they can pay cheap rates for premium work. And that’s not how it should be.

Real talk—freelancing isn’t easy. We’ve all been there. Yung feeling na gusto mo lang makakuha ng client, tapos kahit gaano kaliit ng bayad, sige go lang.

But if we keep doing that, we’re selling ourselves short. Ang dami nating alam na tools, ang dami nating ginagawa for them behind the scenes, and that deserves to be paid right.

Alam ko na tempting tanggapin lahat ng offers lalo na kung nangangailangan tayo ng income, but think long-term.

If we want to change this situation, we need to **start valuing ourselves. Hindi ka lang basta worker, you are a service provider. You have skills na pinag-practice-an mo, pinaghirapan mo, and they deserve to be compensated fairly.

We need to show these clients na hindi basta-basta ang ginagawa natin, and we should be paid what we’re worth.

Don’t be afraid to say no to offers na sobrang baba. I know it’s hard, pero clients will always find a way if they really want to work with you.

They’ll adjust their budget if they see your value. Pero kung tanggap lang tayo ng tanggap sa mababang rate, edi lagi tayong gagatasan ng ganun.

We also should educate potential clients. 🤍

Minsan, it’s also about educating the clients. Some clients don’t even realize na sobrang baba na pala ng inaalok nila. You can explain to them why your rate is higher and justify it with the value you’re bringing to the table. Talk about your skills, your experiences, and how your work will benefit them in the long run.

Don’t just say, “I charge this because I want to.” Say, “I charge this because I know my work will help you achieve your goals faster and more efficiently.”

Big difference, di ba?

So if you’ll ask how much should I charge as a newbie?

Honestly, iba-iba ‘yan per VA or freelancer, but let me give you some perspective. For general admin work, $5-$10 an hour is reasonable, depende sa level of experience mo.

Kung specialized tasks ka na, like social media management, web design, or SEO, $12-$25+ per hour is fair. Huwag mo iisipin na mataas ‘yun.

Kasi yung work na ginagawa mo has direct impacts on their business, and they’re not just paying for your time—they’re paying for your expertise.

Sa mga aspiring VAs dyan 🫶🏻

Let’s stop tolerating lowball offers. We are skilled, hardworking, and we deserve to be paid right. Hindi dahil bago ka, tanggap ka na ng tanggap ng mababa.

You have value, and you deserve to be compensated fairly.

Kailangan natin mag-set ng standards para sa sarili natin and for our industry. Kung hindi, tayo rin ang magsa-suffer in the long run. We’re all in this together, and if we start valuing our work more, clients will follow suit. 😘

So the next time you see a client offering $1 an hour

Politely decline.

You’re worth more than that. We all are.✨

— From Coach A of Your Best Virtual Assistant 💋

16/10/2024

Hey, Social-fam! 👋 Welcome to Roed Social your ultimate ally in social media strategy and management. 💼✨

It’s been a long time coming, but here I am, finally showing up to share my skills and passion with you all on this platform. As your go-to social media manager, my mission is simple: to help brands like yours elevate their online presence with strategic content that connects, engages, and sparks real conversations with your target audience. 🎯

When I’m not busy helping brands thrive online, you’ll probably catch me at the gym lifting weights or boxing 🏋️‍♀️🥊—balance is everything, right? Or enjoying my coffee ☕, because let’s be honest, coffee fuels all great ideas.

So, let’s connect! Btw, let’s be friends—follow me, and let’s make some digital magic together! 💬