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I Just Got My First Social Media Client — Now What?

Updated: Apr 14

Landing your first social media client feels exciting... until the panic sets in. Now you have to actually deliver. Where do you start? What should you send them? What if they ask for things you’ve never done before?

Take a deep breath, bestie. This guide is your calm roadmap through the chaos.


1. Onboard Like a Pro (Even if It’s Your First Time)

First things first onboarding sets the tone for the entire working relationship. Keep it simple but professional. Start with a welcome email or message that includes:

  • A short intro about how you work

  • What they can expect from you

  • When you'll get started

  • A shared folder for assets (Canva files, brand photos, logos, past posts)

  • A link to a short onboarding form (Google Forms works fine!)

You want to show them you’re organized not scrambling.



2. Ask These Questions in Your First Meeting

Don’t assume anything. Ask. Write it down. Clarify. These questions will save your sanity:

  • What’s your main goal for social media?

  • Who are you trying to reach?

  • What platforms matter most to you?

  • Do you already have branding guidelines?

  • What does success look like for you after one month?

This helps you shape content for them — not just around them.



3. Set Boundaries & Timelines Early

You're excited, we get it. But don’t say yes to everything. Outline how many posts you'll create per week, how long revisions take, when reports go out, and what happens if they miss deadlines on their end.

Boundaries now = peace later.



4. Organize Everything (Your Future Self Will Thank You)

Use a simple content planner or dashboard to stay on track. MIYA’s beginner-friendly social media planner is perfect for this — plug in your client’s content calendar, note down captions, save hashtags, and track feedback.



Need one? Grab yourself the MIYA Social Media Planner now.

 

Final tip: 

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to stay calm, stay organized, and communicate clearly. You got this and now you’ve got MIYA to help.

 
 
 

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