If you run a DTC ecommerce brand of any size and want to generate sales from completely cold audiences, you’re in the right place.
Scaling paid traffic takes more than good-looking creatives. It takes the right strategy, messaging, and funnel behind them.
I’m Zalan, a Creative Strategist and Direct Response Copywriter specializing in cold traffic sales funnels and high-converting ad creatives for DTC ecommerce brands.
I’ve worked with brands at every stage, from new product launches to six-figure dropshipping stores to established eight-figure brands.
In the past year alone, I’ve helped generate over seven figures for clients and worked with 17+ DTC/ecommerce brands across industries including health, supplements, beauty, jewelry, wellness, pets, personal care, and consumer products.
My approach blends data-driven decision-making with performance-focused creativity, supported by AI systems that make research, ideation, production and iteration faster and sharper.
I combine old-school direct response principles with modern Andromeda-optimized ad formats designed to convert cold traffic.
Here’s how I can help your brand:
→ Creative strategy process: ad account analysis, market and competitor research, VOC mining, ideation, scriptwriting, and production-ready briefs with clear visual direction
→ High-converting Andromeda-optimized ads: static ads, native ads, VSLs, UGCs, and unconventional formats tailored to the brand and platform
→ Landing pages: product pages, PDPs, sales pages, and upsells designed to turn browsers into buyers
→ Advertorials and listicles that educate, build trust, and presell
→ Funnel optimization: CRO support through testing, analysis, and conversion-focused improvements
Here’s what my clients say:
“Zalan was communicative, proactive, and a pleasure to work with. He showed professionalism and a strong understanding of ad copy and campaign prep.”
— A Life Plus, 8-figure DTC health brand
“Zalan communicated well, worked quickly, and was flexible throughout the project.”
— Paradisee Wellness, product launch
“Working with Zalan was a great experience. The tone, structure, and flow were spot-on, persuasive without feeling salesy. Communication was smooth, deadlines were met, and revisions were handled quickly and professionally. I’ll absolutely be hiring again for future projects.”
— Nutrimind, 6-figure supplement brand
“New ad scripts look fire. Can’t wait to launch them.”
— Grooby, 8-figure brand
“Communication with Zalan was easy and straightforward. He delivered exactly what he promised and also shared valuable insights.”
— Familyjewels, 6-figure men’s hygiene brand
If you want to see portfolio samples, case studies, or ad performance screenshots, send me a message and I’ll share the most relevant examples for your brand.
You have two options to work with me:
Freelance — strategy, concepts, scripts, briefs, funnel direction, and landing page copy, editor feedback. Your team handles production and build.
Agency — everything above, plus a proven creative strategy system, final video/image production and full landing page build, so you get launch-ready assets.
This is for you if:
→ You run a DTC/ecommerce brand and want to scale with paid traffic
→ You need to convert cold audiences, not just warm traffic
→ Your creatives need stronger angles, hooks, and messaging
→ You want ads, landing pages, and funnel assets that work together
→ You want a performance-focused approach built around conversions
Next steps:
If you already know what you need, invite me to your job and I’ll send a tailored proposal with scope, timeline, and deliverables.
If you want help figuring out the best path first, send me a message and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Either way, the goal is the same: building a creative and funnel system that turns cold traffic into customers.
Creative Strategy
Copywriting
Marketing Strategy
Sales Funnel
Sales Copywriting
Sales Funnel Copywriting
Direct Response Copywriting
Video Sales Letter
Conversion Rate Optimization
Advertorial
Facebook Advertising
Website Copywriting
Ad Copy
Scriptwriting
Social Media Advertising
Product Page
Ecommerce
Ad Creative
Paid Social
Paid Media
Matt K.
Sarospatak, Hungary
$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs
🎯 Creative strategist with 3+ years of experience helping e-commerce brands increase their revenue through high-converting Meta and TikTok ads - I don’t just grab your audience’s attention, I make them reach for their wallets.
I combine buyer psychology, market research, and precise creative execution to turn attention into sales, not just views or clicks.
From creative strategy and copy to video & static ads, AI-powered B-roll/voiceovers, and testing frameworks - I handle your entire creative process end-to-end.
Every brand is different, which is why my work is tailored to your market sophistication, audience awareness, and growth stage.
𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄!
If you’re looking for more than “just an editor” - and want a strategist who understands how buyers think and why ads fail, send me a message and let’s talk.
Video Color Correction
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Motion Graphics
Video Marketing
Short Video
Storytelling
Video Ad
Video Sales Letter
Michele C.
Budapest, Hungary
$49/hr
4.9
65 jobs
I'm a Strategic eCommerce Marketer, Creative Strategist & Media Buyer specialist, with strong AI and Madgicx experience.
I develop data-driven plans to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and achieve business goals across social platforms. I focus on understanding audience behavior, creating compelling content, managing community engagement, and analyzing metrics to optimize performance and increase ROI.
I use proprietary AI apps, daily in my work.
I work as Fractional eCommerce CMO, with 500+ completed eCommerce projects and extensive experience managing high-budget Meta campaigns ($15K+ daily spend).
My unique experience: I've worked across the full spectrum - from launching completely new brands and establishing their first profitable sales flows, to taking already-successful campaigns and scaling them from small daily budgets to thousands per day.
This gives me a comprehensive understanding of what works at every stage:
Initial campaign architecture for new brands
Testing and optimization frameworks for growth phases
Scaling strategies that maintain efficiency at high spend levels
If requested I use Madgicx platform, and collaborate directly with Meta representatives when managing substantial budgets.
Why schedule a brief conversation?
1. Share insights from similar accounts I've scaled successfully - and I'm scaling now
2. Give you my honest feedback on what's realistic (sure we can obtain) for your timeline and budget
Client experience spans multiple industries and growth stages: Luxury brands (international scaling), innovative startups (growth-stage optimization), established players (premium positioning), and niche leaders (seasonal campaigns). Projects range from initial sales flow establishment to scaling from hundreds to thousands daily across US, UK, and EU markets.
I focus on sustainable scaling strategies, not overnight promises. Meta's algorithm requires systematic optimization - especially at higher spend levels.
Whether you're looking to establish initial profitability or scale existing winners, I understand the strategic and technical requirements at every budget level.
Very aware of the new Andromeda scenery.
Feel free to contact me for any Inquiry.
Social Media Marketing
Google Analytics
Social Media Advertising
Facebook Advertising
Facebook Ads Manager
Media Buying
Ecommerce
Google Ad Manager
Social Media Strategy
Pixel Audit
Social Media Audit
Social Media Ad Campaign
Facebook Marketing
Instagram Marketing
Ecommerce Marketing
Benedek S.
Gyomro, Hungary
$100/hr
5.0
6 jobs
"Can easily recommend working with him if you're considering it."
— Charlie Houpert, Charisma On Command (7M+ YouTube subscribers)
"Benedek's advertorials generated nearly $20K in the first 2-3 weeks."
— Charles T., DTC brand founder (They went on to generate $488,812.54 for the brand.)
"In just a few short months, over 30% of our revenue now comes from email, with his campaigns generating more than $50,000+. He's not only excellent at campaigns but also a pro at automation - the entire burden is off my shoulders."
— Janos Timot, NAHA
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
→ $488,812.54 generated for one DTC brand through advertorials
→ $129,000+ generated in a single month through emails
→ $22,304 generated in 10 days
→ Took Charisma On Command (7M+ YouTube subscribers) from 3-4% to 35-40% open rates
→ 200+ paid members driven to a Skool community from email
→ $10K+ campaigns built from scratch, repeatedly
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱:
Most brands treat ads, funnels, and email as three separate things.
They're not.
They're one conversion system — and when they're built around a single core message, that's when the numbers above happen.
I build that system.
Cold traffic creative (advertorials, VSL scripts, ad copy) that converts strangers into buyers.
Sales pages and funnels that close.
Email sequences and automations that maximize lifetime value behind the front-end offer.
✔️ Advertorials that turn cold traffic into customers ($488K generated for one brand)
✔️ VSL scripts that move skeptical viewers from "maybe" to "take my money"
✔️ Full-funnel strategy — ad → advertorial → sales page → email — built around one message
✔️ Email campaigns that outperform every other marketing channel (90%+ open rates achieved)
✔️ Klaviyo flows, welcome sequences, and abandoned cart systems that run on autopilot
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲?
🚫 Brands who want "creative" that looks good but doesn't sell
🚫 Clients who treat copy as an expense rather than the thing that pays for everything else
🚫 Anyone not ready to look at their funnel as a system, not a collection of disconnected assets
When you hire me, you get a strategist who writes — not a writer hoping the strategy figures itself out.
Every word I produce is engineered around one question: does this move the right person closer to buying?
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
1 - Send me your current funnel, ad creative, sales page, or email flow.
2 - I'll record a 5-minute Loom showing you 3 specific leaks costing you revenue right now.
3 - Take the recommendations and implement them yourself, or hire me. Up to you.
Either way, you walk away knowing exactly where the money is leaking.
— Benedek
P.S. I take on 2-3 new clients per month. If you're a DTC or info brand doing $30K+/month and your funnel isn't converting the way it should, send me a message with your URL.
Copywriting
Email Deliverability
Lead Nurturing
Writing
Matyas S.
Budapest, Hungary
$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Look, I'm not going to bore you with generic marketing speak or promise to "10x your revenue overnight."
Here's what I actually do: I write DR copy ( emails,vsl,ads,sales pages, etc.) that get people to buy your stuff.
Not through manipulation or sleazy tactics, but by understanding what your audience actually wants and speaking to them like real people.
Some recent wins:
-Helped a UK forex coach 3x his revenue by completely overhauling his funnel - fixed his email deliverability issues, cleaned his list, built a new website with copy that converts, and created a content strategy that actually works
-Took a German content creator's dead email list and brought it back to life with 52.63% open rates and 5.7% click-through rates. Built them a new offer, sales video, website, and email sequences from scratch
-Transformed Hungary's biggest forex coaching newsletter from a money pit into a revenue machine - open rates jumped from 34% to 68%, with nearly 5% of people clicking through
-Got 44% open rates for a 7-figure Ghanaian trader (most people struggle to hit 20%)
-Rewrote a London fitness coach's sales page that's generated 250+ sales and counting
-Built a complete funnel for a fitness coach that helped him hit his first 5-figure month
Who I work best with:
Coaches, course creators, and e-commerce brands who know their stuff but struggle to communicate it in a way that converts. You've got the expertise - I help you package it so people actually buy.
TL;DR - What I Actually Do:
I don't do cookie-cutter templates or one-size-fits-all solutions. Every business is different, every audience is different, and your copy should reflect that.
Full Funnel Fixing - Turn your broken sales system into a revenue machine that works 24/7
Email Marketing Mastery - Transform dead lists into consistent daily sales with proper deliverability setup so your emails actually reach buyers
VSL & Sales Page Creation - Get more people to say "yes" with video sales letters and pages that convert visitors into customers
Social Media Creatives - Drive free traffic to your offers with Instagram campaigns that get your audience excited to buy
List Monetization - Make money from subscribers you already have without spending another dollar on ads
Authority Building - Become the obvious choice in your market so customers choose you over competitors every time
Performance Optimization - Double down on what's making you money and kill what's wasting your budget
Ready to turn what went wrong in your funnel into a revenue machine?
Let's talk about your specific situation and see if we're a good fit.
Copywriting
Email Marketing
Community Development
Ghostwriting
No-Code Landing Page
Ad Copy
Krisztian F.
Szeged, Hungary
$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This guy is amazing" - Bernardo
Worked on a country-specific niche app with $20k+/month in revenue.
Worked on a gaming experience based on an animated series from Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA-winning creators. Featured at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
I'm Kris, a mobile game and app growth marketer and strategist with 7+ years in the startup scene, helping brands and startups go from 0 to 1, then scale what's working.
I love performance marketing that screams numbers, and goes under constant testing.
I have a semi-technical background, know how to set up systems that perform, as well as have an extensive passion for storytelling and designing visually stunning creatives.
✅ User Acquisition and Conversion:
Helped a Hungarian app (driver’s license test prep) scale to over 350,000 registered users (out of a total population of 9.5 million) and currently generates over $20k+ monthly revenue (still growing).
• App Store Optimization (ASO), researched keywords to secure competitive positions to boost visibility and installs. Redesigned mobile app pages with description, screenshot design, and icon.
• Experience in User Acquisition (UA) for iOS, Android through Apple Search Ads, Google Ad Campaigns, TikTok, and Meta.
Launched several campaigns, managed small tests (e.g., $300/month) and bigger budgets too.
• Utilized A/B testing, analyzed heatmaps and session replays, did UX auditing, user interviews, strategized onboarding, and paywalls to help the overall app performance metrics.
• Created optimization strategies that lifted customer lifetime value (LTV), reduced churn, and increased subscription conversions.
• Landing page optimization for sales funnel, SEO auditing, product page and checkout experience redesign to reduce cart abandonment.
✅ Creatives Design, Storytelling, and AI-Enhanced Production:
• Created branding, logos, UI/UX design for startups. Ad banners and videos for different campaigns and products. Using tools like Figma, Adobe CC, CapCut, and Canva.
• I have experience with social media management and personal brand building on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Building responsive HTML5 banners, and fun playable ads for mobile games and apps.
• Using cutting-edge AI generation tools (Midjourney, Veo 3, DALL·E, RunwayML, Sora, Suno, ElevenLabs) to enhance visual marketing materials, product images, promo videos, app preview videos, banners, screenshots, and engaging User-Generated Content (UGC).
✅ Gamification and Engagement:
• Experience in gamification, strategizing mechanics such as points, badges, leaderboards, achievements, and reward loops to drive user engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Developed comprehensive game economics and tokenomics strategies for Web3 gaming projects.
• 3+ years of experience in building online and offline communities for diverse industries, including Web3 gaming, tech and entertainment-focused communities.
I don't like quick fixes due to brand identity differences, but rather investing time into internalizing the project to the level where optimization feels like a game.
Marketing is a long-term play, so I want you to treat your project with respect and give enough time for data-driven trials-and-errors to see significant ROI benefits.
As your partner, I'm going to set clear expectations with SMART goals, and I expect transparent communication with constructive feedback, as this is the #1 cause of mismanagement.
I love to take on bigger responsibilities where I can grow. Luckily, I was equipped with neurodivergent skills that gave me close attention to details, great pattern recognition, optimization, problem-solving skills, and creative thinking.
I want you to trust my analytical skills, and I will take you to places you couldn't even imagine before.
PS: I'm open to long-term collaboration and travel if needed.
PPS: Also, it is very hard to grow a shitty product, so I'll make sure first to help you build the product people want, before we scale.
Marketing Strategy
Mobile App
JavaScript
Three.js
Marketing
Sales
Video Ad
HTML5
Banner Ad
App Store Optimization
Mobile Game
Campaign Management
A/B Testing
AI Content Creation
Brand Identity
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