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Carmen P.

Cape Town, South Africa

$55/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I'm Carmen, a marketing professional with a passion for people, creativity, and building things that make an impact. My career has taken me across creator and affiliate marketing, campaign strategy, event coordination, paid media, email marketing and consulting, and what connects all of it is a love for the work and the people behind it. I'm naturally curious and always learning, whether that's through the work itself, the clients I partner with, or the conversations that challenge how I think. I take what I do seriously, but I lead with warmth and I believe the best results come from strong relationships as much as strong strategy. I'm determined, believe in asking the right questions, and deeply committed to the goals I set for myself and the people I work with. Marketing sits right at the intersection of everything I care about: connection, creativity, and growth. I'd love to work with you!

  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Brand Marketing
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Community Management
  • Lead Generation Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Marketing Operations & Workflow
  • Marketing Video
  • Social Media Management
  • Ecommerce
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Affiliate Marketing
Marc R.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Most copywriters understand words. Very few understand buyers. That gap is where most business copy fails, and it's the reason I built MJR Digital the way I did. Before I wrote a word of copy for a client, I spent 15 years in sales, operations, and management. I closed complex deals, led teams across provinces, held shareholder positions in franchise operations, and worked from ground-level through to regional and national leadership roles across multiple industries. I founded MJR Digital in 2024 to bring that commercial experience into copywriting and content strategy. What that means in practice: when I write your copy or your content, I'm not guessing what buyers respond to. I know how decisions get made, what builds trust in a sales conversation, and what makes a business credible to the people writing the cheques. What I do Copywriting and direct response. Landing pages, sales pages, email sequences, and ad copy written to convert. Every word has a commercial purpose. Ghostwriting and content. LinkedIn posts, newsletters, long-form articles, and thought leadership written in your voice. You show up consistently. I do the writing. Funnel audits and strategy. End-to-end review of your marketing funnel, identifying exactly where you're losing people and what to fix first. Web copy. Homepage, about, services, and campaign pages written around your buyer's decision-making process, not around what sounds impressive. Who I work with: Founders, business owners, coaches, and service-based businesses who understand that good copy is a commercial investment. If your website isn't converting, your content isn't building an audience, or your funnel is leaking leads. That's what I fix. Message me with what you're working on. If I can help, I'll tell you exactly how.

  • B2B Marketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • Ghostwriting
  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager
  • Thought Leadership Content
  • Email Copywriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Personal Branding
  • Blog Writing
  • Sales Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • Digital Marketing
  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Content Writing
Melissa M.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

🥇 15+ Years Experience Across Marketing, Operations & Customer Success 🥇 Led AMASA-Recognized National Marketing Campaign 🥇 Managed U.S. Agency Client Portfolios & Customer Success Programs 🥇 Designed AI-Assisted Client Retention & Operational Frameworks 🥇 Trusted by CEOs, Founders & Leadership Teams to Improve Processes and Client Experience I help agencies and service-based businesses improve client retention, customer experience, onboarding, reporting, and operational efficiency. Over the past 15 years I've worked across marketing leadership, customer success, operations management, and business consulting. I've managed high-value client portfolios, led award-winning projects, coordinated large stakeholder initiatives, and developed systems that help businesses scale more effectively. 🎯 Customer Success Management 🎯 Client Onboarding & Retention 🎯 Account Management 🎯 Customer Experience Improvement 🎯 Agency Operations Support 🎯 SOP Creation & Process Documentation 🎯 Team Coordination & Project Management 🎯 Reporting & Client Communication 🎯 AI-Assisted Workflow Development

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Client Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Documentation
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Google Ads Account Management
  • Account Management
  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Customer Support
  • Content Editing
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Operations
  • Customer Retention
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Content Marketing
  • Product Onboarding
  • Content SEO
Rickus J.

Stellenbosch, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
18 jobs

I help businesses grow through data-driven SEO, Google Ads, and conversion-focused website design. Over the past 7 years, I’ve managed more than 140 marketing strategies and 300+ paid ad campaigns across the US, UK, and South Africa, generating 150,000+ qualified leads for clients in competitive industries. 🔥 My Core Specialties • Search Engine Optimization (Technical, On-Page, Content, Local SEO) • Google Ads Management (Search, Display, Remarketing) • High-Converting Website Design (WordPress • WIX • Shopify • Squarespace) • Email Marketing & Automation (lead nurturing + customer retention) 🔥 What Makes My Approach Different I take the time to understand your business and what you need help with. Every project begins with introduction of your business model, goals, and pain points. From there, I build a custom strategy focused on actual growth metrics: ✔ More qualified leads ✔ Lower cost per acquisition ✔ Stronger search visibility ✔ Positive ROI and long-term scalability My process is built on clarity, transparency, and strategic execution, not vanity metrics like impressions or clicks. 🔥 Who I Work With I support local service businesses, contractors, e-commerce stores, and small-to-medium-sized companies across the US, UK, AUS, NZ and South Africa. Whether you need full-scale SEO, Google Ads management, or a high-performing website, I deliver with precision, clarity, and consistent communication. 🔥 Let’s Build Something That Works If you’re looking for a marketer who will treat your business like his own and deliver measurable, predictable growth, let’s connect. I’d be happy to review your goals and recommend the best strategy for your business moving forward.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Local SEO
  • Google Ads
  • Social Media Advertising
  • WordPress
  • Web Design
  • Digital Marketing
  • All in One SEO
  • UX & UI
  • Paid Media
  • Divi
  • Google AdSense
  • SEO Strategy
  • Wix
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
Carleen T.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hi! I’m Carleen, a social media strategist, AI creative designer, and content marketer passionate about helping brands create content that feels intentional, engaging, and visually unforgettable. I combine strategy, storytelling, and AI-driven creativity to help brands build stronger online identities through social-first marketing, luxury-style visuals, and content that people actually connect with. I’ve worked across industries including beauty, hospitality, lifestyle, wellness, food, and digital marketing, creating campaigns that blend creativity with performance-focused thinking. Here’s how I can support your brand: ✔ Social media strategy & management ✔ AI luxury content creation ✔ AI campaign concepts & creative direction ✔ Content calendars & launch planning ✔ TikTok & Instagram content editing ✔ Canva & short-form content creation ✔ Caption writing & brand storytelling ✔ Reels planning & content ideation ✔ Community engagement & audience connection ✔ SEO-friendly content & marketing support Whether you need creative campaign concepts, polished social content, or strategic marketing support, I bring a mix of creativity, organisation, and adaptability to every project. Let’s create content your audience actually wants to engage with.

  • Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting
  • Content Strategy
  • Web Content Strategy
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Copy
  • Social Media Strategy
  • SEO Content
  • Meta Description
  • Ad Copy
  • AI Content Creation
Esther M.

Centurion, South Africa

$10/hr
4.8
17 jobs

Content Strategist & SEO Copywriter| Psychology-Informed| Neurodivergent-Friendly When you hire me, you’re not just getting execution, you’re getting someone who understands communication, behaviour, systems, and strategy. I combine psychology, SEO, and structured thinking to help brands communicate clearly, connect deeply, and operate more effectively, including working with neurodivergent founders and professionals in a way that supports how they think and communicate best. ⭐ CONTENT & SEO You get: SEO blogs that rank and feel human Website copy that is clear, structured, and conversion-focused Psychology-informed wellness & relationship content Email copy that nurtures, builds trust, and sells Scripts for video, workshops, and thought-leadership content ⭐ EMAIL MARKETING & FUNNELS You get: Landing pages (MailerLite & Mailchimp) Email sequences (welcome flows, nurture, sales, workshops) Newsletter strategy and campaigns List organisation (tags, segments, automation) ManyChat automation & DM funnels ⭐ SYSTEMS & BUSINESS SUPPORT You get: Website messaging + structure refinement Content systems and workflow organisation CRM and backend support Strategic input on positioning and communication ⭐ SOCIAL & BRAND CONTENT You get: Strategic content planning Caption writing rooted in psychology & storytelling Content repurposing across platforms Visual content (Canva) ⭐ CURRENT WORK Supporting a consulting firm with website messaging, VSL development, and brand positioning Aligning content with systems-thinking and leadership communication ⭐ WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME Clear, structured thinking Strong communication and emotional intelligence Neurodivergent-aware and adaptable Reliable, proactive, and easy to work with Able to combine strategy + execution 🛠️TOOLS & PLATFORMS MailerLite • Mailchimp • ManyChat (Advanced) Squarespace • Canva • Meta Business Suite ClickUp • Monday • Notion Descript (Certified) • Video Editing Tools Google Workspace • Microsoft 365

  • Email Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • ChatGPT
  • Voice Talent
  • Virtual Assistance

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