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Holly Grace C.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

$60/hr
4.8
343 jobs

💸 Content writer with experience at ElevenLabs, Upwork, Pipedrive, Microsoft, Bytedance, OMG, and 2 of the world's biggest AI LLM companies 📈 💥TOP 0.1% OF UPWORK AI COPYWRITING AND CONTENT TALENT💥 New for 2026: Expert AEO content services to help you BLOW UP your traffic from ChatGPT / Gemini / Perplexity / Manus / Claude / CoPilot 📈 Proven SEO content writing techniques with over 1500+ featured snippets and counting! 🦄 Helped one unicorn AI company scale traffic 10x in less than one year 💸 Made over £15 MILLION in direct ROI, counted in CTRs and conversions ✍️ I'm an internal SEO writer for the SEO brand Semrush 🤝 On-team content specialist for some of the world’s biggest SEO agencies in London, LA, and New York 🎟️ Attendee of BrightonSEO and other SEO conferences 🤖 Expert in AI SEO content strategies, including AEO / GEO / LLMO optimisation of content Whether you're looking for WordPress blogs that keep your clients coming or e-commerce Shopify blogs with a heavy pinch of convincing sales power, I can do it. With experience managing the entire blog content funnel, from ideation to upload, the best thing about my SEO content strategy services is that it's 100% hands-off, meaning you can focus on your business while I get the leads coming in. Worried about how your SEO strategy holds up against GEO / LLMO / AEO search and AI blogs? Well, I'm the expert in this, too, helping you write AI content that actually holds water (but that your readers won't notice is AI). With my expertise, you'll lock in: ⚡️Human-powered copy that ACTUALLY ranks on ChatGPT, Perplexity, & MORE ⚡️ AI-blog writing at a lower cost that SCALES your content strategy like never before ⚡️Expert-level research skills, even in complex niches (I'm a qualified lawyer, after all! 🤓) ⚡️DEEP SEO copywriting knowledge -- even the SEO companies trust me with their content! ⚡️SGE content writing skills + my secrets to getting into the featured snippets ⚡️ Page-one level content that's value-packed and wholly unique ⚡️My unique blog structure that guarantees a click My specialty is blog writing that works for you and generates you actual returns. I'm not about flowery language, and I don't give you filler. I'm not a bot in disguise, and I won't fill your blog with AI (unless you want me too!). I never plagiarise, and I never outsource. I'm just a great blog writer who gets stuff done, is OBSESSED with SEO and AEO, and understands the power of a well written sentence in making your customers click. Looking for an AI-powered content strategy? That’s my jam, too! 🍓 I know that some businesses prefer human writing, but if you’re ready to scale your revenue with an AI roadmap, then you need me on your team. You see, AI-content doesn’t perform on its own. Whether you’re an AI startup figuring out positioning, or an established business ready for AI transformation, I’ll design a clear, practical SEO content strategy that ties directly to revenue. So get ready to hit those extra zeros. On the execution side, I turn my strategy into content output that will knock your socks off, both in terms of quality and of impact in your business. That means AI research that uncovers opportunities your competitors wish they knew about, AI writing that still sounds like a cuddly human behind it all, and AI written assets that your sales team will love. With my own AI-workflows, I create everything from AI blog content and AI articles to AI newsletters, technical AI documentation, and detailed AI reports. Tools I can use: AirOps, SEMrush, SurferSEO, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Frase (and a whole lot more) AI tools I am an expert in to generate AI content: Airops, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Manus, Claude AI, Claude Code, make. com (and more!) Want to work with me? If you can see my profile, I have some availability. Send me a message with your website, I'll prep you a Loom or we can jump on a call, and we can get to work!

  • Business Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Website Content
  • Blog Content
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Marketing Strategy
  • On-Page SEO
  • Website Copywriting
  • Storytelling
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Article Writing
  • Newsletter Writing
Salman F.

Slough, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Managed £65M+ in advertising spend across campaigns in the US, UK, APAC, and MENA regions, helping businesses scale through data-driven SEO, Google Ads, and paid acquisition systems. With 15+ years of experience in digital marketing, I focus on building performance-driven growth strategies for global brands. - Achieve 3x–5x ROAS through performance marketing supported by SEO growth - Increase organic traffic by up to 220%+ - Reduce CPA/CPL by 30–40% through campaign optimization - Improve conversion rates from ~2% to 4–7%+ using CRO and funnel improvements - Scale paid campaigns into predictable acquisition systems My expertise includes: Search Engine Optimization (SEO): 1- On-page, off-page, and technical SEO strategies using tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, and Google Search Console. 2- Keyword research, content optimization, backlink building, and site audits to improve organic rankings and drive high-quality traffic. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: 1- Developing, managing, and optimizing Google Ads, Bing Ads, and display ads campaigns. 2- Maximizing ROI with strategies like remarketing, search ads, and shopping ads. Social Media Marketing & Advertising: 1- Crafting customized strategies for platforms like Facebook, Instagram (Meta Ads), LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and Snapchat to engage audiences and increase conversions. 2- Paid Social Ads (Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Twitter Ads, etc.), organic content strategies, and community management to foster engagement and brand loyalty. Influencer Marketing: Identifying and collaborating with influencers across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms to amplify brand awareness, reach new audiences, and drive conversions. Lead Generation: 1- Developing and optimizing lead generation strategies across channels like landing pages, email campaigns, webinars, social media, and paid ads to attract and convert high-quality leads. 2- Using tools like Leadpages, OptinMonster, and HubSpot to create automated systems that nurture leads into customers. Content Marketing: 1- Creating compelling, SEO-optimized content that drives traffic and builds trust with your target audience. 2- Blog posts, videos, infographics, podcasts, and eBooks to create a content strategy that aligns with your audience's needs and your business goals. Content distribution across various platforms like Medium, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more. Email Marketing: 1- Designing and implementing effective email campaigns using tools like Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, SendGrid, and HubSpot to nurture relationships with leads and customers. 2- Email automation and segmentation to increase open rates, drive engagement, and boost conversions. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): Using tools like Hotjar, Google Optimize, Unbounce, and Crazy Egg to optimize website elements such as landing pages, calls to action, and forms to improve conversion rates. Affiliate Marketing: Developing and managing affiliate marketing programs to drive sales and increase brand exposure by partnering with affiliates who promote your products for a commission. Online Reputation Management (ORM): Managing and improving your online reputation through review management, PR strategies, and monitoring platforms like Google Reviews, Trustpilot, and Yelp. Video Marketing: 1- Creating engaging video content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to tell your brand's story and build trust. 2- YouTube SEO to enhance visibility and engagement. Mobile Marketing: Developing strategies for mobile applications and optimizing websites for mobile SEO to engage users on smartphones and tablets. E-commerce Marketing: Specializing in driving sales and conversions for e-commerce businesses through strategies like product page optimization, Google Shopping Ads, retargeting ads, and conversion optimization. Data Analytics & Reporting: 1- Using Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Kissmetrics, and Data Studio to track campaign performance, gather insights, and optimize strategies 2- Data-driven decision-making to refine marketing efforts and drive higher performance. Brand Strategy & Digital Strategy: 1- Helping you define your brand's voice, identity, and positioning in the digital space to differentiate you from competitors. 2- Creating long-term digital marketing strategies that align with your business objectives, ensuring consistent growth across channels Market Research & Competitor Analysis: Conducting market research and competitor analysis using tools like SEMrush, SpyFu, and BuzzSumo to understand industry trends and optimize campaigns. Programmatic Advertising: Using programmatic ads to automate the buying of digital ads, ensuring precise targeting and cost effective results across display, mobile, video, and social media.

  • SEO Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • SEO Audit
  • Ad Campaign
  • Lead Generation
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • TikTok Marketing
  • Social Media Advertising Tracking
  • Marketing Plan
  • Marketing Strategy
Alex P.

Brentford, United Kingdom

$100/hr
5.0
51 jobs

Hi, I’m Alex — a London-based Expert-Vetted digital advertising strategist helping B2B & eCommerce brands in the UK, US and Europe turn ad spend into predictable, scalable profit. With 10 years in paid media and campaigns for brands like Amazon, Vodafone, GSK, and NHS, I combine data analytics, psychology, and strategic execution to build advertising systems that deliver measurable growth. What You Get - Precision-Engineered Campaigns — Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bing built for sustainable ROAS and quality leads. - Data & Attribution Architecture — GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, CRM syncs & conversion APIs to close every loop. - Insight-Driven Optimisation — pattern analysis that identifies waste, scales winning segments, and boosts margins. - Full-Funnel Strategy — from awareness to retention, aligned with your growth targets. Results Clients See 🚀 Up to 12.6× ROAS on eCommerce campaigns 💡 32% lower CAC with conversion-driven funnel rebuilds 📊 +900% lead volume for education & wellness clients 💰 Campaigns managed across budgets from £5K to £500K +/mo Ideal Partners ✅ E-commerce & DTC brands seeking ROAS > 5× ✅ Healthcare Companies ✅ Application Developers ✅ Educational Organisations ✅ SaaS / B2B companies aiming to scale MQL flows ✅ Agencies & Founders who want a plug-in performance lead, not a generic “ad manager” How We’ll Work 1. Start with a free 30-minute audit call — I’ll review your accounts, analytics, and creative stack. 2. Receive a concise roadmap outlining high-impact changes. 3. Choose between hourly execution or a monthly retainer partnership via Adsthetics, my performance-marketing studio. Let’s turn your ad data into your unfair advantage. 📩 Message me with your current challenges or KPIs — I’ll respond within 24 hours. Insight. Execution. Results. — Adsthetics

  • Campaign Management
  • Facebook
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Pixel Setup & Optimization
  • Market Research
  • Consumer Research
  • Digital Marketing
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
Elena A.

London, United Kingdom

$75/hr
5.0
3 jobs

After an incredible journey with a well known UK startup, I’ve transitioned to freelancing, bringing my expertise in social media growth, brand strategy, and content creation to a wide range of brands and businesses. With a proven track record of driving engagement, building communities, and increasing customer lifetime value (LTV), I’m now focused on helping brands achieve the same success. Key Highlights: - Grew my clients Instagram and TikTok from under 300 to 178K followers in under 2 years. - Helped scale memberships from 15K to 500K+, with a thriving private community of 50K+ built in under a year. - Implemented CRM strategies that improved customer LTV by 30%, driving increased engagement and revenue. All whilst personally achieving: - Best-selling author status and I have sold over 35,000 books. - Grown my own social media accounts to over 115k followers in only 1.5 years. - Worked with 50+ brands to create high-performing content, with 75% returning for extra services. - Produced multiple high performing ad campaigns that have generated over 8 million views. - Helping brands scale organically with videos ranking in the clients top 5% of social content. What I Offer: - Social Media Strategy - Brand Strategy - Content Creation for your brand (& UGC) If you're looking for content that drives results and strategies that deliver growth, feel free to reach out. Let’s work together to elevate your brand!

  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Consulting
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Brand Identity
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Branding
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing
Javeria N.

Slough, United Kingdom

$35/hr
4.8
15 jobs

220%+ organic traffic growth, 3× qualified lead generation, and 42% higher conversion rates – all delivered within six months for clients across the UK and internationally. If that sounds like the kind of growth YOU want for your business, you’re in the right place. I’m a London-based Digital Marketing and PPC Specialist with over 10 years of experience turning clicks, traffic, and campaigns into predictable revenue engines. I help businesses in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and a few more countries to build powerful brands, dominate their market, and scale revenue through fully integrated marketing systems. Digital marketing in 2026 is not about running random ads or publishing content. It’s about building a connected growth ecosystem where SEO, Paid Advertising, Social Media, Brand Positioning, and Conversion Strategy work together to drive predictable business growth. I don’t offer isolated services. I build scalable digital infrastructures designed to generate visibility, authority, leads, and long-term revenue. I’ve worked with startups, SaaS companies, e-commerce brands, local businesses, and enterprise organisations to create sustainable growth across competitive international markets. CORE EXPERTISE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✔ Advanced Technical SEO & AI Search Optimisation ✔ Semantic SEO & Topical Authority Building ✔ SEO On-Page Optimisation ✔ Google Ads & PPC Campaign Architecture ✔ Paid Social Advertising Strategy ✔ Full Social Media Management & Growth Systems ✔ Brand Positioning & Market Differentiation ✔ Customer Journey Mapping ✔ Funnel Strategy & Automated Lead Generation Systems ✔ Conversion Tracking & Analytics Implementation (GA4, GTM) ✔ Landing Page Optimisation & CRO ✔ E-commerce Growth Strategy & Data-Driven Optimisation ✔ Multi-Channel Campaign Integration ✔ Retargeting & Audience Segmentation ✔ Performance Marketing & ROAS Scaling ✔ B2B & B2C Lead Generation Strategy PLATFORMS & MARKETING ECOSYSTEMS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Google (SEO, Search Ads, Display, YouTube, Performance Max) Facebook & Instagram Advertising LinkedIn Marketing TikTok Advertising YouTube Marketing WordPress, Shopify, Webflow WHAT I HELP BUSINESSES ACHIEVE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Strong digital brand authority • Increased organic and paid visibility • Higher-quality inbound leads • Improved conversion rates • Lower cost per lead (CPL) • Lower customer acquisition costs • Scalable multi-channel growth • Sustainable long-term market positioning WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • 10+ years of real execution across multiple industries • Full-funnel marketing strategy (awareness → acquisition → retention) • SEO + PPC + Social integration under one growth system • AI driven optimisation aligned with modern algorithms • Revenue-first approach (not vanity metrics) • Clear communication, strategic reporting, and long-term partnership mindset In short, I love taking away all the stress my clients face with their digital marketing projects. From strategy to execution, I ensure every campaign, funnel, and SEO initiative runs smoothly, delivers measurable results, and scales your business. Let’s build your growth – Invite me now and let’s make it happen!!

  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Technical SEO
  • Google Ads
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • Lead Generation
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Performance Marketing
Hettie B.

Hither Green, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

DTC Marketing Specialist (previously at UGG) with 8 years of experience creating success in fashion/beauty/hospitality/f&b/fitness brands. Hi! 👋 I'm a Creative Strategist and Performance Video Editor with several years of experience helping both global and DTC brands scale through high-performing paid social creative. I'm passionate about creating ads that do more than look good - they're strategically built to capture attention, communicate value, and drive conversions. Every creative decision is backed by performance data and an understanding of what motivates people to stop scrolling and take action. I take a holistic approach to every project, zooming out to understand your brand, audience, and business objectives before developing creative strategies that align with your goals. From identifying winning messaging angles to analysing performance and iterating on creative, I'm always focused on producing content that delivers measurable results. Here's what I can do for you: 🎯 Creative Strategy Performance-driven ad concepts, creative angles, messaging frameworks, testing roadmaps, competitor research, and creative analysis designed to improve metrics like hook rate, hold rate, CTR, CVR and ROAS. 🎬 Performance Video Editing Paid social ads, UGC, founder-led content, product showcases, testimonials and short-form videos edited specifically for Meta, TikTok and other social platforms. Every edit is designed to maximise engagement, retention and conversions. ✍️ Scriptwriting & Ad Copy Conversion-focused scripts, scroll-stopping hooks, psychologically driven messaging and strong CTAs built around your product, audience and campaign objectives. 📊 Creative Performance Analysis Data-driven creative optimisation using insights from campaign performance. Experienced with platforms including Tableau and Northbeam to identify opportunities and continuously improve results. 🤳 UGC & Creator Content Platform-native creative built for both organic social and paid advertising, with a focus on authenticity, product education and conversion. 🚀 Creative Testing Frameworks Structured testing plans covering hooks, messaging, visuals, CTAs and creative formats to help brands scale winning ads faster and make informed creative decisions. Feel free to reach out - I’d love to hear more about your brand and discuss how we can create high-performing ads that drive real business growth.

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Consulting
  • Social Media Copy
  • Website Copywriting
  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Logo Design
  • Content Creation
  • Branding
  • Content Writing

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