Question 1

Which businesses do you work with?

Accepted Answer

Six verticals: dental practices (cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, general), med spas and aesthetics clinics (injectables, laser, body contouring), real estate agents and brokerages, restaurants and food service, fitness studios and gyms (CrossFit, yoga, pilates, personal training), and law firms and attorneys. The common thread: local businesses where people check your feed before they ever pick up the phone.

Question 2

What does Smoked Digital cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on scope, and we would rather quote you honestly than post a number that fits nobody. A dental practice running three platforms and a restaurant running one are not the same engagement. We work in three tiers, and we will walk you through all three on the call once we have seen your accounts. Retainers have a three-month minimum so the work has time to compound.

Question 3

How fast will I see results?

Accepted Answer

Organic growth takes consistency. You'll see engagement improvements within the first 30 days as we dial in your content strategy. By day 60 to 90, inbound inquiries from social media start picking up as the algorithm rewards consistent, trend-backed content. How fast that compounds depends on your starting point, your niche, and how much we can film.

Question 4

What exactly do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Four disciplines make up the work. Market Research (competitor analysis, audience persona, market positioning). Trend Analytics (analyzing 20+ top contents, identifying patterns in hooks, captions, delivery, and content types). Social Media Audit (profile optimization, content performance review, content pillars). Content Strategy (audience research, posting framework, caption frameworks, engagement strategy). Take one or all four.

Question 5

Do you run paid ads?

Accepted Answer

No. We focus exclusively on organic social media management. Our approach is built on research-driven content strategy, trend analytics, and consistent organic posting. No ad spend, no boosted posts. Just content that earns attention and drives inquiries naturally.

Question 6

Which platforms do you work on?

Accepted Answer

Wherever your audience actually is. For most of our clients that means Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The specific mix depends on your vertical and where your ideal customers spend their time, which we identify during the market research phase.

Question 7

What's included in the trend research?

Accepted Answer

We analyze 20+ top-performing contents in your niche, breaking down the length, hooks used, captions, delivery style, and content types. Every pattern gets documented and integrated into your content strategy so your posts follow what's actually working, not guesswork.

Question 8

How is reporting structured?

Accepted Answer

Weekly: a short update with reach, engagement, and content performance. Monthly: a full report covering growth metrics, content analysis, audience insights, and strategy adjustments. Quarterly: a 45-minute strategy session covering what's working, seasonal trends, and the next-quarter content plan.

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