Content and online promotion covers the words, pages, and campaigns that help a business get found and chosen online. On ShamFix, you post a task describing the work you need done — a blog series, a set of product descriptions, a search-optimised landing page, an email sequence, or a paid social campaign. You can browse provider profiles and contact them directly. This is remote work: the person you hire can be anywhere, so the brief, the files, and the feedback all travel by email, shared documents, or project tools. The clearer your brief, the easier it is to compare what different providers offer. Typical tasks include writing website copy, editing existing pages, planning a content calendar, setting up analytics, running a promotion across social channels, or producing a short video for a campaign. Some tasks are one-off projects; others are ongoing retainers. The work is judged on the result — clearer messaging, better rankings, more enquiries — rather than on hours spent. That makes a precise scope more valuable than a long list of vague deliverables. Before you post, gather your brand guidelines, any previous content, and access details for the platforms involved. The more you supply upfront, the fewer questions a provider needs to ask before quoting.
What shapes the price of content and online promotion
Providers price content and online promotion in three main ways: a fixed project fee, an hourly rate, or a monthly retainer.
A fixed fee suits a defined piece of work — say, five blog posts or one landing page — because both sides know the total before starting.
Hourly suits exploratory work where the scope is still taking shape.
A retainer suits ongoing promotion, where a provider works a set number of hours or delivers a set number of items each month.
The biggest risk in this category is scope creep: the brief grows quietly, extra revisions pile up, and the original price no longer matches the work.
Protect yourself by writing down what is included and what is not.
Does the price cover research, drafting, editing, and uploading?
Are images, stock photos, or paid ad spend separate?
How many rounds of changes are included before extra charges apply?
Who owns the final text, images, or code once the project ends?
Will you receive editable source files or only a published page?
Access is another cost factor: if the provider needs logins for your website, social accounts, or analytics, agree how those are shared and handed back at the end.
Ask whether the provider works alone or subcontracts parts of the job, and whether travel is ever required — for remote promotion, it usually is not.
How long content and online promotion takes
Timelines for content and online promotion depend on the scope and the number of people involved. A single blog post or product description might take a few days from brief to final draft. A landing page or email sequence often takes one to two weeks, including research, drafting, review, and revisions. A full content calendar or campaign setup can run for a month or more, especially if it includes strategy, asset creation, and scheduling. Most providers work in stages: discovery and brief, first draft, feedback, revisions, and final handover. Ask for a stage-by-stage schedule before you commit, and agree what happens if feedback is delayed on your side. If your project has a hard deadline — a launch, an event, or a seasonal promotion — say so in the brief and ask the provider to confirm they can meet it. For retainers, agree a monthly rhythm: what gets delivered, when, and how you will review it. Remember that search and social results build over time; a provider can deliver the work on schedule, but ranking and engagement changes usually appear weeks or months later.
What to ask before you hire
01Ask what exactly is included in the price and what falls outside it.
02A provider should be able to list the deliverables in plain language: how many pages, posts, emails, or campaigns, and what level of research or editing each one includes.
03Ask how many rounds of revisions are included before extra charges apply, and whether those revisions cover structural changes or only typos.
04Clarify who owns the result — the text, images, code, or campaign assets — once the project is finished and paid for.
05Ask how access will be handed over: will you get editable files, a content management system login, or a shared folder?
06If the work involves your website or social accounts, agree how the provider will access them and how that access will be removed when the job ends.
07Ask what happens if deadlines slip or if you need to pause the project.
08For ongoing work, ask how progress will be reported and how either side can end the arrangement.
09Finally, ask which professional body they are a member of, if any, and whether they have examples of similar work you can review.
10A provider who answers these questions directly is easier to work with than one who avoids specifics.
How long does it take to write a single landing page?
A single landing page usually takes three to seven working days from approved brief to final draft. That includes research, drafting, one or two rounds of revisions, and formatting for your website. If you need images, custom graphics, or integration with a specific platform, add extra time. Ask the provider for a stage-by-stage schedule before you start.
What is the difference between a fixed project fee and a retainer?
A fixed project fee covers a defined piece of work, such as five blog posts or one campaign setup, for a set total. A retainer covers ongoing work for a monthly fee, often with a set number of hours or deliverables. Fixed fees suit one-off tasks; retainers suit continuous promotion. Ask what happens if the work runs over the agreed scope.
How many revisions should I expect in a content project?
Most providers include two rounds of revisions in a standard project. The first round usually covers structural changes and messaging; the second covers smaller edits. Extra rounds may be charged separately. Agree the number of revisions in writing before work begins, and keep feedback consolidated so you do not use up rounds unnecessarily.
Who owns the content once the project is finished?
Ownership depends on the agreement. Many providers transfer copyright to you once the final invoice is paid, but some retain rights to reuse the work in their portfolio. Ask for a written statement of ownership before you start. If you need full ownership, say so in the brief and confirm it in the contract.
Can I hire someone to manage my social media accounts?
Yes. Social media management is a common task in this category. It can cover content planning, writing posts, scheduling, responding to comments, and reporting on results. Agree what platforms are included, how often posts will go out, and who handles customer replies. Access to your accounts should be shared securely and removed when the arrangement ends.
What should I prepare before posting a content task?
Gather your brand guidelines, examples of content you like, and any existing material the provider should build on. Note your target audience, key messages, and preferred tone. If the work involves your website or social accounts, have access details ready. A clear brief with these items helps providers quote accurately and reduces back-and-forth later.
Need content and online promotion in Ireland?
Post a content and online promotion task. Your task stays open for 30 days. Providers registered in this category can see it.
