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Laykan K.

Meyerton, South Africa

$20/hr
4.9
11 jobs

5 years. $3.4M managed. Proven System. I know what works. I'm Laykan, I run Google Ads and build landing pages exclusively for local service businesses. ↓ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 ↓ 🇺🇸 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 — $𝟭𝗠 → $𝟮𝗠 / 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 (𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗨𝗦𝗔) 📊 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 — 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮.𝟭% → 𝟱.𝟯% (𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 & 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗨𝗦𝗔) 🎯 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 — 𝟭,𝟮𝟬𝟬 + 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 $𝟮𝟰 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 (𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗨𝗦𝗔) — Most businesses I work with aren't struggling because of their budget. They're 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, or the right people aren't convinced enough to call. I fix both by building campaigns around how your specific customers search, your local market, and what actually drives booked jobs. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 👑 I'll apply my own 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 built on $3.4M+ in ad spend, I already know what's working right now • Build and manage Google Ads and LSA campaigns that actually convert • Target the right people in your local market so you're not paying for clicks that never call • Set up proper conversion tracking so you know exactly what's working • Build fast, high converting landing pages that turn those clicks into booked calls ❝ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 ❞ “Laykan helped us scale our lead generation and grow the business from about $1M a year to $2M. Communication was clear, the strategy made sense, and the results spoke for themselves.” 🗣 Zack Glass - Cambria Exteriors — I work best with home service businesses: windows & doors, roofing, HVAC, landscaping, painting, cleaning, and similar, that want consistent, high-quality leads and someone who actually stays accountable to the numbers. 🔔Invite me to your project or message me directly. - Laykan Keyter

  • Google Ads
  • Lead Generation
  • Google Ads Account Setup
  • Google Ads Account Management
  • Conversion Report
  • Local Search Ads
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • Lead Generation Strategy
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Facebook Ad Campaign
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!

  • Google Ads
  • Pinterest Ads Manager
  • Social Media Website
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • Digital Strategy
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Tracking Pixel
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Analytics
  • Marketing Strategy
Aidan James H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$10/hr
4.5
50 jobs

💥 AI Video Editor | AI Spokesperson Videos | eCommerce Video Ads | High-Performance AI Content | Seedance | Veo | AI Video Editor | AI UGC Ads | Veo 3 & Sora Specialist | High-Converting Product Ads I create high-converting AI video ads, UGC videos, and real estate videos that grab attention and drive results. Fast, cinematic, and built for social media performance. I help brands, startups, and real estate businesses turn ideas into AI-powered videos that increase engagement and sales. What I create: ✔ AI Video Ads (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) ✔ UGC-Style AI Videos ✔ Real Estate Walkthrough Videos ✔ Explainer & E-learning Videos ✔ Image-to-Video & Text-to-Video Content Why clients choose me: • Fast turnaround (24–72 hours) • Clean, modern, cinematic visuals • Clear communication & revisions • Videos optimized for performance 📩 Message me with your idea; I’ll suggest the best AI video approach for your project. I respond quickly and can start immediately. AI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGenAI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGenAI Video Expert, AI Video Ads, UGC Video, AI UGC Video, Real Estate Video, AI Real Estate Video, Short-Form Video, Image to Video, Text to Video, Video Advertising, CapCut, Runway AI, HeyGen

  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Content Creation
  • Video Production
  • AI Image Generation
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Editing & Production
  • AI-Generated Video
  • Video Ad
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Commercial
  • Elearning Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • YouTube Video
  • Instagram Reels
  • Runway Gen-2
  • Voice-Over
  • Video Editing
  • 360-Degree Video Editing
Tyrone H.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$65/hr
5.0
7 jobs

🚀 More Leads. More Sales. More Growth. If you're tired of marketing that burns cash but doesn’t drive real sales, you’re in the right place. I specialise in high-impact lead generation, paid ads, and sales automation—helping businesses attract high-quality leads, convert them into paying customers, and scale revenue predictably. I've managed millions in ad spend, built customer acquisition systems from scratch, and worked with 100+ businesses across multiple industries. But here’s what makes me different: 👉 I don’t just run ads—I fix your entire lead generation system. Most businesses lose money because they run random ads without a strategy. I take a full-funnel approach, making sure your marketing, sales process, and automation work together to drive ROI. 👉 I work with businesses that are ready to grow. I don’t do “hope marketing.” If you’re an established business and can invest into your marketing without betting the farm, I can help you turn paid ads into a predictable customer acquisition engine. 👉 I don’t waste time on vanity metrics—I focus on business KPIs. Forget “click-through rates” and “ad impressions.” I track real numbers like: ✅ Cost per acquisition (CPA) – What does it cost to acquire a customer? ✅ Return on ad spend (ROAS) – Are you making more than you’re spending? ✅ Sales funnel conversion rates – Where are leads dropping off? 📌 What I Do Best (My Expertise) ✅ Paid Advertising – Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter (X). ✅ Lead Generation Strategy – Turning cold leads into sales-ready prospects. ✅ Sales Funnel Optimisation – Landing pages, lead qualification, email nurture sequences, CRM automation. ✅ CRM & Automation – Building systems with GoHighLevel, Make.com, Zappier, ActiveCampaign, etc. ✅ Copywriting – Ads, landing pages, sales emails that actually convert. ✅ Growth Hacking & Data-Driven Scaling – Maximising revenue with smarter marketing decisions. 🚀 Who I Work With ✅ B2C service businesses ✅ High-ticket B2C products ✅ B2B service providers 🔧 Tools & Platforms I Generally Use ✔️ Facebook & Instagram Ads, Google Ads, YouTube Ads, TikTok Ads, Twitter Ads ✔️ GoHighLevel, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Make.com, Zappier, Mailchimp, etc. ✔️ WordPress, ClickFunnels, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Merchant Center. ✔ ️ Any marktech / softwares you use, I learn them FAST. 📈 Why Clients Choose Me Over Other “Marketers” ❌ They run ads & hope for the best. → ✅ I engineer complete lead generation systems. ❌ They flood you with vanity metric reports. → ✅ I focus on revenue, ROI & real results. ❌ They treat sales & marketing as separate. → ✅ I integrate both for maximum conversions. ❌ They “test” for months. → ✅ I execute, optimise fast & scale what works. I understand marketing beyond just ad clicks and impressions—I know how to align paid traffic, sales processes, and automation to create a predictable, profitable customer acquisition machine. 🔹 Ready to Fix Your Lead Generation & Scale Profitably? Let’s talk. Click the “Hire Now” button and let’s build a marketing engine that actually works.

  • Google Ads
  • Paid Media
  • Digital Marketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Growth Hacking
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • Paid Social
  • CRM Automation
  • Sales Funnel Builder
  • Lead Generation Strategy
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • Facebook Ad Campaign
  • Lead Generation Analysis
Muhammad I.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I specialize in helping businesses grow by improving their visibility on search engines like Google. My expertise lies in boosting rankings for specific keywords and phrases, ensuring that potential customers can find you easily. Beyond just rankings, I focus on increasing the quality and quantity of organic traffic, bringing in visitors who are genuinely interested in your products or services. Every SEO strategy I implement is tailored to your unique goals, whether you're targeting a local audience or an international market. By aligning my approach with your key performance indicators (KPIs), I ensure that SEO efforts translate into real business growth, not just higher rankings. Whether you’re looking to increase leads, sales, or brand visibility, I create strategies that deliver measurable results. From Telecommunications to SEO: A Data-Driven Approach to Digital Growth Before transitioning into freelance SEO, I built a 19+ year career as a telecommunications Consultant, specializing in the installation, commissioning, integration, testing, operations, and project management of advanced radio networks (GERAN, UMTS, LTE, 5G) and transmission systems. My experience spans multiple regions, including South Africa, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, UAE, and Pakistan. Bringing this technical expertise and analytical mindset into the digital marketing world, I am certified in Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO, and Facebook Blueprint. My approach to SEO is data-driven and results-oriented, leveraging insights to optimize search rankings, increase organic traffic, and drive business growth. My background in high-performance network delivery and customer-centric solutions allows me to create SEO strategies that are both technically sound and strategically aligned with business objectives. Whether you're looking to enhance your online visibility, improve search engine rankings, or generate higher-quality leads, I am committed to delivering measurable success. Technical Expertise & SEO Tools I am proficient in leading SEO industry tools, including: ✅ Google Analytics ✅ Google Search Console ✅ SEMrush ✅ Ahrefs ✅ Moz Pro ✅ Screaming Frog ✅ WordPress SEO If your website is struggling to rank for key search terms, generate organic leads, or attract the right audience, I can diagnose the issue and implement effective, data-driven solutions to achieve measurable results. Why Work with Me? I offer transparent, results-driven SEO solutions with a structured, easy-to-understand approach. My expertise includes: ✅ Keyword Research & Competitive Analysis – Using advanced tools to identify high-impact keywords. ✅ SEO Ranking Factors Expertise – Deep understanding of Google's evolving algorithms. ✅ High-Quality Backlink Acquisition – Ethical link-building strategies for long-term SEO success. ✅ Google Algorithm Updates – Staying ahead of Penguin, Panda, and Hummingbird updates. ✅ Advanced Analytics & Tracking – Expertise in goals, funnels, and performance metrics. ✅ Technical SEO & Website Optimization – Enhancing speed, crawlability, and indexability. ✅ Website Usability & Bounce Rate Reduction – Improving user experience for better engagement. I believe in 100% transparency and provide my clients with weekly progress reports, including performance insights and ranking projections. SEO Services I Offer 1. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • On-Page SEO (Keyword optimization, metadata, content structuring) • Off-Page SEO (Link-building, guest posting, authority development) • Local SEO (Google My Business, location-based optimizations) • Technical SEO Audits & Fixes 2. Blog & Content Management • SEO-friendly blog writing • Content strategy for increased engagement • Keyword-driven content planning Comprehensive SEO Expertise ✅ Technical SEO Proficiency • Website crawlability & indexation • Site speed optimization & Core Web Vitals • Schema markup & structured data implementation • Mobile-first optimization ✅ On-Page SEO Optimization • Keyword research & strategy • Title tags, meta descriptions, and headings optimization • Internal linking strategy & content structuring ✅ Off-Page SEO & Link Building • High-authority link acquisition • Guest blogging & content marketing • Reputation management & brand awareness ✅ Industry-Specific SEO Strategies • Local SEO (Google Maps, business citations) • Medical & Healthcare SEO ✅ Data & Analytics for SEO • Google Analytics & Search Console reporting • Performance tracking & data-driven insights • SEO ROI measurement & competitive benchmarking ✅ Advanced Link Building Strategies • Backlink profile audits & disavow process • Broken link building & PR outreach • Influencer collaborations for link acquisition ✅ Platform-Specific SEO • WordPress SEO Optimization My Commitment to Excellence "If you're not happy, I'm not happy." My goal is to deliver measurable, long-term SEO success tailored to your business goals. I provide: ✔ Weekly work reports for transparency ✔ Detailed ranking analysis

  • Local SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • SEO Strategy
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Google Search Console
  • SEO Writing
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Google Analytics
Piet N.

Potchefstroom, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Facebook ads growth partner who acts like a chief revenue officer. Meta-certified Facebook ads & GoHighLevel automation specialist (available September) Precision ads fused with psychology-backed optimization: simple, clear, unforgettable, profitable. 🧠 Facebook Ad clicks into Booked Appointments (calls) or Sales ✅ Upwork Top-Rated freelancer (Facebook ads & marketing funnels) Why growth-minded founders choose me • 128× ROI in real estate ($152 ad spend → $324 000 closed sales) • 11× ROI in legal within three weeks on a brand-new funnel • Six-figure lifts for premium services and coaching through end-to-end automation Credibility • Managed six-figure annual ad budgets across SaaS, home services, legal, and education • Meta Ads certified and GoHighLevel certified partner • Transparent reporting, fast communication, weekly optimisation loops • Results showcased in the GoHighLevel community Client feedback “We spent $152 and closed $324 000 in property - 128× ROI. Clear, effective, no wasted motion.” – Michael Brink, Century 21 “11× ROI in three weeks for our law firm. Highly recommend.” - Jonathan Sterling, Martine Law “Leads hit so fast we had to pause the campaign.” - Suede Hussain, AlpinHaus Shepherds My philosophy: systems scale, hacks fade I engineer funnels where every step - from ad creative to post-purchase automation - works in sync, so growth compounds month after month. 📩 Ready to turn Facebook traffic into predictable revenue? Send me a message with your biggest bottleneck and your 90-day goal. I’ll reply within one business day with a lean action plan and a fixed-price quote. (Freelance partner, never a full-time hire.)

  • Advertising
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Automation
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Automation Software
  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • Performance Marketing

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