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Chane D.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I led social media strategy for 6 entertainment and lifestyle brands in Dubai simultaneously, managing a combined following of 990K+ across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The brands: Dubai Parks & Resorts (223K), Real Madrid World Dubai (222K), Motiongate Dubai (160K), The View at The Palm (160K), The Green Planet Dubai (121K), and Riverland Dubai (106K). I wasn't just posting. I built the content strategies, briefed the creative team, directed the creative direction on shoots, managed content calendars, ran performance analytics, and handled all stakeholder communication. Six different brand voices, six different audiences, all running at the same time. Now I work with founders, business owners, and brands who want their social media to actually do something. Not just look pretty. Not just fill a feed. But position them clearly, grow an engaged audience, and turn followers into clients. What I do best: social media strategy, personal brand building, content creation (Reels, carousels, video, UGC), and marketing consulting for people who are serious about growing online. I'm also building my own personal brand @chane.talks from zero as a live case study, so I practice everything I preach. If you want someone who brings strategy and ideas, not just execution, send me a message.

  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Personal Branding
  • UGC
  • Content Creation
  • Podcast Editing
Chloe A.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I've been a copywriter, editor, and content strategist since 2023, with a marketing background that shapes my approach to every project. I write for both search engines and AI. SEO to rank, AEO to cite, both mean your brand gets the visibility you work hard to achieve. I don't just write to fill a page; I write to get results. When I first started, I turned $800 in marketing spend into over $20,000 in new business within three months. Engaging, on-brand, and built to turn a casual reader into your loyal customer. Here's what my clients say about working with me: "It was a pleasure working with Chloë. She is highly motivated and collaborative, always looking for ways to improve both her own work and the team's processes. She always responded quickly, provided regular updates, and jumped on high-priority tasks. I have no doubt she'll bring the same dedication, creativity, and team spirit to any future role." "Bringing you on board has been a phenomenal experience. From your initial pitch to your delivery, we've been impressed every step of the way. You've taken a hands-on approach and shown exceptional service and a human touch." "Chloë goes above and beyond. We've been working on a structured strategy since the project began, and she's helped drive it forward with new ideas, perspective, and energy." SEO strategy using tools like Semrush, Ahrefs, and SurferSEO. AEO copywriting, woven in, so your content has the best shot at ranking and getting cited. Copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking precision are standard.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • On-Page SEO
  • Copywriting
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Audit
  • Keyword Research
  • Content Marketing
  • Email Management
  • YouTube Marketing
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Ahrefs
  • SEMrush
  • Surfer SEO
  • WordPress
  • Yoast SEO
  • Editorial Writing
  • Proofreading
Robert W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
109 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
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Klaviyo
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Email Copywriting
  • Email Deliverability
  • Customer Retention
  • Shopify
  • Email Communication
  • Mailchimp Plugin
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. 🙂

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

Pretoria, South Africa

$16/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Most brands don’t have a content problem, they have a positioning and strategy problem. I help B2B and DTC brands turn social media into a structured growth channel, not just a content output. As the founder of Sol Communications, I’ve worked across industries to simplify complex messaging, build clear content strategies, and create social media systems that drive engagement and conversion. My approach focuses on: • Positioning and messaging clarity • Strategy-led content planning • Scalable content creation • Continuous optimisation based on performance I’ve supported brands across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Helping transform attention into meaningful engagement, and engagement into measurable growth. If you’re looking for a long-term partner to build and scale your content, not just someone to post. Let’s connect.

  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Content Calendar
  • Content Development
  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Copy
  • Social Media Kit
  • Advertising
  • Account Management
Cynthia P.

Durban, South Africa

$15/hr
4.0
3 jobs

Copywriter | Website, Email, SEO & Conversion Copy I help brands turn visitors into leads and customers with clear, conversion-focused copy. I create website copy, landing pages, email campaigns, long-form content, and brand messaging that connects with audiences and drives results. I have a degree in Brand Communications and Copywriting, with award-recognised campaign experience. I have worked with childcare marketing businesses, AI education platforms, and tech brands to write copy that is human, strategic, and focused on real business goals. I also optimise content for SEO to improve visibility and reach the right audience. Let’s chat about your project and how I can help you achieve measurable results.

  • Email Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Copy
  • On-Page SEO
  • B2B Marketing
  • Content Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • SaaS
  • SEO Writing
  • Website Content

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