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Most disputes in WeChat operation outsourcing appear around month three. The client says nothing worked; the vendor says everything was delivered. The gap is rarely capability. It is a contract that never defined what is delivered monthly, or how it is measured.
1. Four Modules, Four Deliverables
Outsourcing can mean account articles, short video, community management or mini-program commerce. The outputs differ completely, so define scope rather than saying "full service".
| Module | Monthly deliverable | Fair KPI | KPI to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account articles | Article count, topic sheet, formatted drafts | On-time publishing rate, open rate | Follower count |
| Short video | Finished cuts, covers, captions | Completion rate, interactions | Number of viral hits |
| Community | Daily replies, event notices, weekly report | Response time, active members | Revenue |
| Mini-program | Product listings, campaign pages, report | Listing accuracy, page conversion | Sales |
Note the last column. Followers, viral hits and sales depend on product, price and channels too; a vendor promising them alone is writing a dispute into the contract.
2. Setting the Production Rhythm
Most companies settle at two or three articles a week, or three to five short videos. The rhythm must match your ability to supply raw material: content that needs filming slips when the shoot schedule slips.
Run a low-volume version for a month first. Experienced teams hand over a content calendar with dates, material requests and approval windows, so the client only has to supply and approve.
3. Boundaries on Review and Revisions
Write two things into the contract: how many revision rounds per piece, and what counts as a rewrite. A common arrangement is two rounds free, with directional changes billed as new work. Also set an approval deadline, for example 48 hours of silence counts as approval, to avoid month-end pile-ups.
4. Ownership and Handover
| Asset | Ownership | Handover |
|---|---|---|
| Account entity and admin | Client | Vendor operates as an operator role |
| Asset library and project files | Client | Sync to shared drive monthly |
| Analytics access | Client readable | Read-only sub-account |
| Domains and short links | Client name | Listed in a contract annex |
The account entity must sit with the client. The most common end-of-contract problem is losing not just the account but the assets and history as well.
5. What the Monthly Review Covers
Four items: was everything delivered, which pieces over-performed, how inquiry volume moved, and next month's topics. The first two check execution; the last two set direction.
When a vendor also covers other platforms, keep WeChat numbers separate from website and paid media, or you cannot tell where to move budget.
6. FAQ
How is it usually priced?
A monthly fee plus tiers for content volume, or project pricing. Differences come mainly from piece count and whether filming is included, so align those two before comparing.
Can we buy content only?
Yes. Narrow the scope to production and handle publishing and replies in-house. Cheaper, but someone internal must watch the data.
How long before we can judge it?
Three months. Month one for process, month two for fit, month three for inquiry movement.
See also
- New media: scheduling across platforms
- Short video: topics and filming for video accounts
- Website development: private traffic entry points
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