Written by: Jeevan, Digital Marketing Consultant
Follows: ASCI Influencer Guidelines & DPDP Act, 2023
Last updated: Oct 2026
Social media marketing (SMM) is planning, creating and promoting content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube so the right people find, trust and contact your business. In India it costs about ₹15,000–₹1,50,000 a month, and most brands see steady enquiries within 60–90 days.
RankWebsite is a social media marketing agency in India, based in Bengaluru. You work directly with the strategist who plans your content, runs your Meta and LinkedIn ads, and shows you every month which posts brought calls, DMs and form fills — with no fake followers and no lock-in. Compare plans on our social media packages page or explore our SEO services.
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Social Media Marketing in India – Quick Facts
- Typical cost
- ₹15,000–₹1,50,000/month + GST in India (ad spend is paid separately to Meta or LinkedIn). See our social media marketing packages.
- Time to results
- Reach in 2–4 weeks; steady enquiries in 60–90 days
- Main platforms
- Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, WhatsApp Business
- What we measure
- Enquiries, cost per lead, DMs, profile visits, saves and shares — not just followers
- Rules we follow
- ASCI influencer disclosure guidelines, Meta advertising policies, DPDP Act 2023
What Our Social Media Marketing Services Include
Every plan is built around one question: which posts lead to a real customer? Here is what we handle each month.
Social Media Strategy & Content Calendar
We study your customers, your top 3 competitors and your past posts, then build a 30-day calendar with clear themes, hooks and calls to action. You approve every post before it goes live.
Reels, Carousels & Shorts
Short videos, carousels and posts made for each platform, with captions and hashtags researched for search inside Instagram and YouTube.
Meta & LinkedIn Ads
Lead-form, WhatsApp and website campaigns with tight targeting and tested creatives, checked weekly to lower your cost per lead.
Community Management
Replies to comments and DMs in business hours, and quick hand-off of hot leads to your team on WhatsApp.
Influencer Marketing
Shortlisting nano and micro creators in your city or niche, briefing them, and making sure every paid post carries the ASCI disclosure.
Social Profile Optimisation
Keyword-rich bios, highlights and link-in-bio pages. Works best alongside our local SEO services.
Monthly Performance Reports
A plain-language report with enquiries, cost per lead and your 5 best posts — plus what changes next month and why.
Which Social Media Platform Is Right for Your Business?
You don’t need to be everywhere. Most Indian businesses get the bulk of their results from two platforms. Use this table to pick yours.
| Platform | Best for | Content that works | Typical goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2C brands, clinics, salons, restaurants, real estate | Reels, carousels, Stories | DMs, WhatsApp chats, visits | |
| Local services, tier-2/3 cities, 35+ audiences | Lead-form ads, groups | Low-cost leads | |
| B2B, SaaS, IT services, hiring, founders | Founder posts, document carousels | Sales meetings, authority | |
| YouTube Shorts | Education, product demos, how-to brands | 30–60 sec explainers | Reach and search visibility |
| WhatsApp Business | Any business that takes enquiries | Catalogues, broadcasts, click-to-chat ads | Closing leads faster |
Our 4-Step Social Media Marketing Process
No long onboarding decks. Here is exactly what happens in your first 90 days and what you will see at each stage.
Start With a Free Audit1
Audit & Goal Setting
We review your profiles, past ads and competitors, then agree on one number to grow — leads, sales or bookings.
2–4
Profile Fixes & First Content
Bios, highlights and link-in-bio are rewritten, and the first month of posts goes live after your approval.
2
Ads & Community
Paid campaigns launch on your best posts. Comments and DMs are answered and leads are passed to you.
3
Scale What Works
We cut what isn’t working, back what is, and share a 90-day review with next-quarter plans.
Social Media Marketing for Every Type of Business
Each industry has different buyers, rules and content styles. We adapt the plan to yours.
Clinics & Healthcare
Doctor-led, patient-education Reels that follow NMC rules. Pairs with our healthcare SEO services.
Hospitals
Department campaigns, doctor profiles and health-camp promotion. See hospital SEO services.
Dental Clinics
Before-and-after (with consent), treatment explainers and local offers. See dental SEO services.
Real Estate
Site-visit Reels, project walkthroughs and Meta lead ads targeted by locality.
D2C & E-commerce
UGC-style videos, catalogue ads and influencer seeding that drive store sales.
B2B, SaaS & Local Shops
LinkedIn founder branding for B2B; location-tagged Reels and offers for restaurants and local stores.
Social Media Agency vs Freelancer vs In-House Team
| Factor | RankWebsite (agency) | Freelancer | In-house hire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills covered | Strategy, design, video, ads, reporting | Often design or posting only | Depends on one person |
| Paid ads expertise | Available | Rarely | Extra hire needed |
| Cover during leave | Yes | No | No |
| Reporting | Monthly, in plain language | Basic screenshots | Varies |
| Commitment | Cancel anytime, no lock-in | Varies | Notice period + hiring cost |
How Much Do Social Media Marketing Services Cost in India?
In India, social media marketing usually costs ₹15,000–₹1,50,000 a month, depending on platforms, number of posts, video work and ads. Ad spend goes directly to Meta or LinkedIn from your own account. Compare full details on our social media packages page.
Starter
For small businesses & personal brands.
- 2 platforms (Facebook / Instagram)
- 8–10 custom posts a month
- Profile optimisation
- Hashtag & caption research
- Monthly activity report
Growth
For steady engagement & visibility.
- Up to 3 platforms
- 12–16 custom posts a month
- Advanced bio optimisation
- Audience engagement
- Monthly growth report
Advanced
For brands focused on authority.
- Up to 4 platforms
- 20+ custom posts a month
- Brand-focused content strategy
- Competitor & trend analysis
- Detailed insights report
Need SEO and social media together? See all packages.
Why Brands Can Trust RankWebsite With Their Social Media
No fake followers
No bots, no bought engagement — only real content and real audience interaction.
You own everything
Pages, ad accounts and content files stay in your business name.
Cancel anytime
No lock-in contracts. We keep you because of results, not paperwork.
Real people
You talk to the strategist doing the work. Meet our team or read our SEO guides.
Get a Free Social Media Audit
Share your Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn link. Within 2 working days you’ll get a short video walkthrough covering:
- What stops profile visitors from contacting you
- Your 3 best and 3 weakest posts — and why
- What your top competitor does differently
- A 30-day action plan you can use even if you don’t hire us
No sales pressure. No login access needed.
Social Media Marketing Agency in Bengaluru
We’re based in Bengaluru and work with businesses across India — including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune — over video calls and WhatsApp.
Want customers to find you on Google too? Explore our SEO services, or read why a business may not show on Google Maps.
Social Media Marketing FAQs
What are social media marketing services?
Social media marketing services cover strategy, content creation, paid ads, community management and reporting on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. The aim is to turn followers and viewers into enquiries and customers.
How much do social media marketing services cost in India?
Most agencies in India charge between ₹15,000 and ₹1,50,000 per month plus GST, depending on platforms, number of posts, video work and ad management. Ad spend is paid separately to the platform.
How long does social media marketing take to show results?
Paid ads can bring leads within 2–4 weeks. Organic growth from content usually becomes steady after 60–90 days of consistent posting.
Which social media platform is best for my business?
Instagram and Facebook suit most consumer brands and local services in India. LinkedIn works best for B2B, SaaS and hiring. YouTube Shorts suits education and product demos. Most businesses should start with two platforms.
Do you buy followers or likes?
No. We never use bots, fake followers or bought engagement. All growth comes from real content, real interaction and, where agreed, paid ads.
Will I own my social media accounts and content?
Yes. All pages, ad accounts, audiences and content files remain in your business name. We only use partner access you can remove at any time.
Do you follow ASCI guidelines for influencer marketing?
Yes. Every paid influencer post we manage carries a clear disclosure label such as #ad or #collab, as required by ASCI influencer advertising guidelines.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Our social media plans have no lock-in, and you can cancel anytime.