Method
Five stages,
one long arc.
We don't sell shortcuts. Each stage of our method earns the next strategy before presence, presence before amplification, amplification before commerce.
01
Month 1 · One-time fee
Strategy & setup
Strategic groundwork before a single post goes live. Market audit, brand localisation, account registration, and a 90-day content plan.
Deliverables
- ◆Xiaohongshu landscape scan + 3 competitor teardowns
- ◆Chinese brand name (2–3 options, vetted for XHS search)
- ◆Official XHS account live with first 4 posts
- ◆90-day content calendar tied to Chinese cultural moments
- ◆KOC seeding shortlist with fee ranges
02
Months 1–3 · Monthly retainer
Build presence & validate
Run your official Xiaohongshu account original content, community management, monthly reporting. Real data by month 3.
Deliverables
- ◆12 original posts per month, written and shot in-house
- ◆Daily community management (replies, DMs, comment moderation)
- ◆Monthly performance report with cohort insights
- ◆Continuous content optimisation against engagement data
03
From month 2 · 12% management fee
Amplify with KOC seeding
KOC campaigns accelerate reach once the account has foundation. KOC fees are a separate brand budget full transparency, no hidden margin.
Deliverables
- ◆KOC sourcing matched to brand voice and price tier
- ◆Campaign brief, contracting, and content review
- ◆Performance tracking reach, saves, search uplift
- ◆Quarterly review of which KOC profiles convert
04
Months 6–12 · Data-driven scope
Open a sales channel
Once demand is validated, the simplest path to purchase: direct shipping optimised for Chinese buyers. No Chinese entity required to begin.
Deliverables
- ◆Direct shipping setup (logistics, duties, returns)
- ◆WeChat / Alipay payment integration
- ◆Distributor matching for select categories
- ◆Conversion measurement back to XHS content
05
Month 12+ · Long-term partnership
Scale what works
Pearl River Delta distributor partnerships, HNW network introductions, or a Tmall flagship. China is a long game we build it properly.
Deliverables
- ◆Pearl River Delta distributor partnerships
- ◆HNW network introductions in Guangzhou & Shenzhen
- ◆Tmall Global / Tmall flagship preparation
- ◆Strategic counsel as the brand expands category or city
Ready when you are