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Robert W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
106 jobs

Your CPA jumps 30% overnight. Two big POs hit. Shopify payout doesn't cover the inventory bill. ROAS dips below 2:1. Competitor tweets "We hit 40% percent of revenue from email and SMS!". All on a Tuesday morning. Gut punch. Something....has to give. Thankfully your customers will do all the giving you need. If they're simply seduced into whipping out that sweet card more often. For bigger carts. For years. But you already tried hiring for help with email and they just didn't care like you do. Chasing them down only to get cookie-cutter templates, lifeless AI copy and Canva design. But generic doesn't build real brands. Emotional connection does. Personality and stories. Chatting like a childhood buddy that lives next door. Every word crafted like the founder wrote it at dawn over coffee (not an intern with a swipe file). Imagine... Strategy, creative, segmentation, deliverability, all humming quietly in the background. Jaw-droppingly stunning emails are going out, reeling in huge sales. Email and SMS revenue climbs past 35%. Real metrics like margins, ROAS, LTV, CAC, and AOV all widening (not just vanity opens or clicks.). Your entire back end, handled. No briefing, micromanaging or chasing. Now you can stay in product/ops to put out fires and push the big needle-movers. An extra 10 hours a week appear in your calendar so you can have a life, while topline still grows. This is not a pipe dream with me on your team. However, as a Klaviyo Master, Partner and well over $20 million generated for clients to date, I already have a loyal stable of awesome clients - so naturally my schedule is very nearly full. But, if we get along and I'm 100% sure I can help your unique brand, then you will be making a LOT of money with my help. So if you're looking for someone to help you scale with Klaviyo email marketing, click the green "Invite To Job" or white "Hire Now" button at the top right of this page. Looking forward to discussing your project :) - Wilding. PS: Here's what clients have said about my email marketing services on Upwork: - “It was an awesome ROI and we were able to scale much, much more because of that added revenue.” - “The margins before we started working with you was…18% and recently it was 24%…and that’s net margin.” - “He will make you far more money than you spend with him so you’d be a dummy to not work with him." - “We’ve tried other email marketers before and Wilding is by far the best we’ve ever tried.” Check out my profile below for email designs, results and 20+ more Upwork reviews just like these...

  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Klaviyo
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Deliverability
  • Customer Retention
  • Shopify
  • Email Communication
  • Mailchimp Plugin
Emily K.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Highly skilled and detail-orientated junior digital marketer and social media manager. Designing and creating content for ForwardThinking Marketing social media platforms while creating brand awareness, enabling a strong brand identity to be formed with customers. Conducted various external analysis on competitors to identify possible gaps in the market. Passionate about constructing and maintaining partnerships that result in creative wins which driver customer interest and profits.

  • Freelance Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Canva
  • Social Media Management
  • Competitive Analysis
  • SEO Content
  • Copywriting
  • Social Media Content
  • Digital Marketing
Joshua H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
63 jobs

Whatever digital marketing challenges you're facing, I'm here to help! 🙌 I am ready to run Meta / Instagram, LinkedIn & Google Search / Display campaigns with high conversion rates and low CPC's. Whether you're a startup or an established company, I can help in optimising your campaigns and ensure you are reaching your target market. I am well versed in tracking set ups, audience targeting, both for cold audiences and retargeting, and conversion tracking. I'm dedicated to each project I work on, and ensure that I exceed client expectations. Hire me, and you will not be disappointed. I am a Digital Marketer that has worked with startup & enterprise level clients. I have worked on ecommerce & B2B business, across multiple verticals. I specialise in strategy development, implementation across all channels and reporting on results for all campaigns. If you have a issue with your Digital Marketing, I can fix it!

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Google Ads
  • Pinterest Ads Manager
  • Social Media Website
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • Digital Strategy
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Tracking Pixel
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Analytics
Marc V.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$55/hr
4.6
52 jobs

I am a Johannesburg-based copywriter, content marketer, and e-commerce store owner, specializing in TTL copy for SEO/digital marketing purposes. Blockchain, crypto/DeFi, fintech, trading & investment, business, as well as scientific and environmental topics are my fortes. I also excel at website copy and specialized content projects, bringing many years of business experience and a massive general knowledge to bear on everything I produce. As a yoga and meditation practitioner, I write compelling copy for the health, well-being, and even religious fraternities. I offer a seasoned professional ability with great reporting and great results. Comments from happy clients say the rest.... "So refreshing to find someone who actually understands and knows how to write great sales copy!" "Excellent reporting, inputs, responsiveness... there is a planet of savvy behind Marc that shines through in all the right ways. Couldn't have made what we did without him..." "Marc not only gives great results, his dedication to innumerable rewrites and tweaking, and his commitment to my total satisfaction is something that I frankly don't think I've ever had from anyone else. Great service. Great attitude!"

  • Ebook Writing
  • Sales Funnel Copywriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Article
  • Technical Report
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • SEO Writing
  • Copywriting
  • White Paper
  • Blockchain
  • Content Writing
  • Social Media Content
Cheri-Lee M.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Marketing & Content Expert | Recruiter & Growth Strategist | Business Advisor 14+ Years Turning Ideas into Revenue, Loyalty & Scalable Teams Struggling with flat growth, weak messaging, customer churn, bad hires, or stalled business dev? I've helped 70+ clients across industries boost revenue by 30-150%, cut ad waste by 40%, and hire A-players who stick. You're not alone let's fix it. I'm a results-obsessed pro with 14+ years in marketing, content, customer relations, recruitment, and business development. I don't chase trends; I deliver strategies that scale your business predictably. High-ROI Marketing & Content That Converts Tired of generic ads and ghost posts that flop? I craft messaging and content that sells: Copywriting & Ghostwriting: Persuasive sales copy, emails, and ghostwritten thought leadership that closes deals (e.g., boosted client conversions 2x). Blog Post Creation: SEO-optimized posts that drive traffic, authority, and leads up to 5x organic growth. Brand Messaging & Campaigns: Data-driven strategies using psychology to attract high-quality leads, build trust, and turn browsers into buyers. Optimization: Audit and fix funnels for 20-50% better ROI no more guessing. Marketing feels effortless when it's rooted in real customer insights. Customer Loyalty Systems That Retain & Refer Churn killing your profits? I design journeys that make customers obsessed: Streamline communication for 90%+ satisfaction scores. Build retention automations turning one-time buyers into advocates. Handle escalations with empathy to protect your rep and boost LTV. Result: Customers who stay 2x longer and refer like crazy. Smart Recruitment & Business Development Wrong hires or stalled expansion? I deliver: Talent Sourcing: Screen for culture-fit A-players, slashing turnover by 50%. Employer Branding: Attract top talent without bloated agency fees. Business Development Consultations: Go-to-market plans, partnership strategies, and sales funnels that unlock 6-figure pipelines. I bridge what businesses need with what wins in the market. 🌍 Proven Across Industries Marketing Agencies & SaaS E-commerce & Retail Tech Startups & SMEs Professional Services & B2B Why Top Clients Hire Me (And Stay) Proven Wins: 14+ years, 100+ projects, 98% repeat rate. Hands-On Execution: Strategy + delivery, no handoffs. Fast & Clear: 24-hour responses, weekly results reports. ROI Guarantee Mindset: Fixed-price options with performance upside. Ready to stop wasting time and start scaling? Message me now, lets discuss your strategy.

  • Marketing Advertising
  • Marketing Management
  • Communications
  • Human Resource Management
  • Advertising
  • Business Operations
  • Copywriting
  • HubSpot
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Advertising
  • WordPress
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • CRM Software
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Social Media Management
Tarryn N.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

The marketer brands call when they need clarity, consistency, and someone who can actually pull it all together. Hi, I’m Tarryn. With 20+ years of marketing experience, brands are supported with clear strategy, consistent messaging, and a voice that sounds human. This work blends marketing strategy, copywriting, graphic design, SEO optimization, and website creation to build brands that look good and perform well. From refining messaging to building or optimizing websites, every touchpoint is designed to connect the big picture with the details that drive results. Behind the scenes, strong foundations keep everything running smoothly: • Digital Asset Management (DAM) & Digital Librarianship Hundreds of thousands of assets organized in Canto at 2U, with clear structures, naming systems, and style guides acting as a single source of truth. Scalable taxonomy and metadata systems also developed for a growing U.S. video library. • Brand Systems, Graphic Design & Templates Brand guidelines, visual systems, templates, and marketing assets that keep everything consistent and polished. • Marketing Support, SEO & Website Management Content calendars, email flows, social copy, SEO-driven content, website builds (Shopify & Wix), UX/navigation, and ongoing optimization. Services Snapshot: * Marketing Strategy & Brand Positioning * SEO Optimization & Content Structure * Website Creation & Optimization (Shopify, Wix) * Graphic Design & Brand Systems * Digital Asset Management (DAM) & Taxonomy * Content, Email Marketing & Social Media Support Clients can expect clear communication, proactive project management, and high-quality work without micromanagement. Big-picture thinking paired with hands-on execution - keeping brands clear, consistent, and stress-free. Feel free to connect anytime. 🙂

  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Management
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Web Content Development
  • Email Marketing
  • Visual Identity
  • Copywriting
  • Content Creation
  • Administrative Support
  • Canva
  • Content Planning

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