When you're done writing posts yourself, a virtual assistant (VA) and a done-for-you content service are two common routes. They feel similar but work very differently. Here's how to choose.
Pros: flexible, can do other tasks too. Cons: you have to find, train, and manage them; content quality depends entirely on the person; and a good content VA isn't cheap (often $400–$1,500/month for part-time). You're also responsible for the strategy and feedback loop.
Pros: no hiring, no training, no managing; a system plus human review handles quality; predictable cost (~$99/month); cancel anytime. Cons: it's focused on content, not general admin.
If you need a true assistant for many tasks, hire a VA. If you specifically want consistent, good social media content without managing a person, a done-for-you content service is cheaper, faster to start, and less work to maintain.
Tell us about your business once; every month you get social media content — posts and captions in your voice — ready to publish. No writing, no tools, no code. $99/mo, cancel anytime, first batch before you renew.
Get my content done for me →Is a VA or a content service better for social media?
For social content specifically, a done-for-you service is usually cheaper and lower-effort — no hiring or training.
How much does a content VA cost?
Often $400–$1,500/month part-time, versus around $99/month for a focused done-for-you content service.