How We Took a Struggling Wellness Blog from $0 to $550k in 18 Months
- Client Jane Summerfield
- Date 11 July 2020
- Services SEO, Email Marketing, Social Marketing, PPC
- Duration 21 Months
- Budget $83000
With over a decade in digital marketing, I've spent the last few years going all in on one thing. Email. I work with ecommerce brands and growing businesses to build email systems that generate real, trackable revenue. Strategy, copywriting, technical setup. I handle all of it. Most brands are sitting on a goldmine in their email list and barely scratching the surface. That's where I come in. Whether you're starting from zero or trying to fix what's already broken, I'll tell you exactly what needs to happen and then go make it happen.
You don't need more tactics, you need a plan that actually fits your business. I look at where you are, what you have and what you're leaving on the table. Then I build a strategy around your goals, not guesswork.
Welcome series, abandoned cart, post purchase, winback. I set up the automations that run in the background and bring in revenue without you lifting a finger. Klaviyo is my home base but I work across all major platforms.
Emails people open, read and click. I write in your brand voice. Not stiff, not salesy, not loaded with exclamation marks. Just copy that connects with the right person at the right moment.
Product launches, promotions, newsletters, seasonal sends. I plan and write campaigns your subscribers actually want to receive and that move the needle when it matters most.
A big list means nothing if your emails are landing in spam or going to people who checked out two years ago. I clean, segment and maintain your list so the right people keep seeing your emails.
Connect with your audience and drive conversions with email marketing. Create and execute email campaigns that engage subscribers and promote your products or services in a personalized and effective manner.
Wellness Warrior was a passion project turned business, a health and nutrition blog with 47,000 email subscribers but virtually zero revenue. The founder had great content and a loyal audience, but no monetization strategy and a website buried on page 4 of Google for her main topics.
Most SEO agencies would’ve started with link building. We started with surgery. Their site had 600+ blog posts with zero search intent optimization.
6 months in, the founder quit her corporate job. By month 18, she’d hired a team of 3. The business now runs semi-passively while she focuses on creating content she actually cares about.
The client had a natural healing product targeting people tired of chronic pain, expensive medical bills and the side effects that come with mainstream medication. The audience was skeptical by nature.
These are people who have tried things before and been let down. The copy had to earn their trust before asking for anything.
This called for long form direct response copy. Not a quick punchy ad. A story.
The copy opened by going straight at the pain.
Chronic conditions, mounting medical bills, the fear of needles, the frustration of treatments that never fix the root cause. It spoke to someone who had watched people they love suffer and felt powerless about it.
From there it introduced the solution as something the audience had probably never considered.
Not another pill. Not another appointment. A simple 3 minute routine built on ancient healing principles with no needles, no side effects and no practitioner needed.
The middle section built credibility through specificity. Over 150 conditions covered. Precise pressure points. The kind of detail that makes a skeptical reader think this person actually knows what they’re talking about.
The close painted the picture of what life looks like on the other side. Waking up without pain. A doctor surprised by your numbers. Your family healthier without spending thousands on treatments.
Then a soft but clear CTA directing people to a private presentation.
The copy respected the reader’s intelligence. It didn’t shout benefits at them or make claims that felt too good to be true. It told a story they recognised, walked them through a solution that made sense and let them arrive at the decision themselves.
A 2.59% CTR on a cold audience in a skeptical health niche is not an accident. Neither is $3k from just $388 in spend. That’s what happens when the copy is doing its actual job.
Client: Blue Whale Media (My own agency)
Objective: Promote and sell an AI Chatbot solution, set up appointments, and nurture leads using GoHighLevel.
The simple campaign management for Blue Whale Media showed how GoHighLevel can integrate different marketing strategies into one smooth system. Using AI ChatBots, landing pages, and automated workflows, the campaign effectively engaged potential customers, streamlined operations, and nurtured leads, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
This case study highlights how you use GoHighLevel to deliver effective marketing solutions, showing its value in achieving real results for your agency.
Improve customer engagement and support on multiple websites using AI ChatBots.
Deploying AI ChatBots across multiple websites significantly improved customer engagement and support.
Each ChatBot was tailored to meet the specific needs of its site, providing instant, 24/7 assistance that enhanced user satisfaction and streamlined operations. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of AI ChatBots in improving website functionality and customer experience.
In this case study, we’ll explore an outreach email campaign designed to generate leads for a deck building company. The goal was to connect with potential customers and refer them to our client who was temporarily unavailable.
We targeted 254 leads in two separate email sequences. Our primary objective was to gauge the effectiveness of our email content and its ability to generate responses and potential business opportunities.
The email content used in our campaign was designed to be straightforward and personal. Here’s an example of the email sent:
Subject: Looking for a Deck Building Company to Send Phone Calls
Hi there,
Would you be the right person to talk to about referring some customers your way?
I recently built a website for one of my deck building clients but he’s kind of out of town, and it’s generating steady leads for services.
I just don’t wanna lose these leads. I know how valuable they are and I’ve got about 3 right now in and around Milwaukee. I just need to give them off to somebody for a while until I figure out what to do with the site.
So if you’re taking in more work, please let me know and I would be happy to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.
Sequence 1 had a slightly higher open rate (48.7%) compared to Sequence 2 (41.62%). This indicates the subject line and sender information were engaging enough for recipients to open the emails.
Both sequences had a 0% click rate, which is expected since no links were included in the emails. Future campaigns might benefit from including relevant links or CTAs.
Sequence 1 had a higher reply rate (9.57%) compared to Sequence 2 (3.47%). This indicates that the email content in Sequence 1 was more engaging or relevant to the recipients.
Sequence 1 resulted in 9 appointments booked, while Sequence 2 led to 11 bookings. This shows that the campaign successfully converted email engagements into tangible business opportunities.
The outreach email campaign showed potential with reasonable open and reply rates and successfully converted engagements into appointments. By refining the email content, enhancing the CTA, and implementing a follow-up strategy, we can expect even better results in future campaigns.
In this case study, we’ll take a look at an outreach email campaign designed to generate leads for a car detailing company. The objective was to connect with potential customers and refer them to our client who was temporarily unavailable.
We targeted 111 leads in a single email sequence. Our goal was to measure the effectiveness of the email content in generating responses and securing potential business.
The email content was crafted to be straightforward and personal. Here’s an example of the email sent:
Subject: Looking for a Car Detailing Company to Send Phone Calls
Hi there,
Would you be the right person to talk to about referring some customers your way?
I recently built a website for one of my car detailing clients but he’s kind of out of town, and it’s generating steady leads for services.
I just don’t wanna lose these leads. I know how valuable they are and I’ve got about 12 right now in and around Kitchener. I just need to give them off to somebody for a while until I figure out what to do with the site.
So if you’re taking in more work, please let me know and I would be happy to provide you with more information and answer any questions you may have.
The outreach email campaign for car detailing leads showed potential with a high open and reply rate, especially for cold outreach. The results are promising, highlighting the effectiveness of the initial engagement strategy.
The fact that it led to 4 booked appointments shows tangible success. By refining the email content, enhancing the CTA, and implementing a follow-up strategy, we can expect even better results in future campaigns.
To establish partnerships with web design professionals by offering SEO expertise in exchange for collaboration on client projects.
We used a two-step email sequence targeting web design professionals in Toronto. The goal was to propose a mutually beneficial partnership where we handle the SEO while they focus on web design.
Step 1: Initial Email
Subject Line: Looking for an Expert Web Designer to Partner With
Email Content:
Hi there,
Hope you’re doing great!
I’m [Your Name] from [Your Company] and I’d love to partner with [Business Name].
I came across your portfolio and was thoroughly impressed with your work.
So here’s the deal: As you already know, SEO is becoming increasingly important for businesses to succeed online, and I believe that by partnering with you, we can offer your clients a complete online solution that really sets them apart.
I’ll handle all the technical SEO stuff and help your clients’ websites rank higher on search engines, while you continue to do what you do best – create amazing websites.
We’ll work together to deliver real results for your clients, and we’ll split the profits.
Sounds like a no-brainer, right?
I understand that you’re probably busy, but I’d love to grab a quick call with you to chat about this opportunity in more detail. Let me know if that works for you, and we can set a time that works for both of us.
Thanks for considering this partnership, and I hope to hear back from you soon!
Best,
[Your Name]
Outcome: Sent to 380 recipients. 55.79% open rate, 9.47% click rate, 3.68% reply rate.
Hi there, Just wanted to follow up on my previous email about partnering up for web design and SEO services. I’m really excited about the potential benefits for both of us. Let me know if you’re interested or have any questions. Looking forward to your response. Best, [Your Name]The initial email had a strong open rate, indicating the subject line and preview text were effective in grabbing attention. The click and reply rates were also promising, showing genuine interest from recipients. The follow-up email helped re-engage those who didn’t respond initially, resulting in additional replies and closed deals.
This campaign demonstrated the effectiveness of a well-crafted outreach email sequence in establishing valuable partnerships. By focusing on clear communication and the benefits of collaboration, we successfully engaged web design professionals and closed several deals.
I have successfully designed, written content for, and optimized several landing pages using ClickFunnels. Each project involved meticulous attention to detail, ensuring both compelling copy and high conversion rates. Here are some of the notable projects:
Each landing page was crafted to target specific audiences, with a focus on clear messaging and user-friendly design to maximize engagement and conversions. My expertise in both content creation and CRO has consistently delivered excellent results for my clients.
| 6.5%Desktop Sign-up Rate | 5.9%Mobile Sign-up Rate | $14,500Welcome Flow / Month | $2,400Abandoned Checkout / Month |
| $1,100Browse Abandonment / Month | $667Abandoned Cart (First 4 Days) | ~$600Avg Revenue per Campaign | +31%Overall Revenue Increase |
This client came in with almost no email marketing in place. And I mean no flows, no segmentation, not even a strategyy.
The Shopify store was sitting on untapped subscriber data.
So after conducting analysis thoroughly, we found out that just 3 core things needed fixing before anything else could happen:
So we integrated Klaviyo with Shopify and an entire email system was built from scratch.
Then, once the flows were producing results, 6 monthly campaigns were added on top to keep revenue consistent.
Since this is the list-building engine, we unleashed a well-designed pop-up that was hitting 6.5% on desktop and 5.9% on mobile in sign up rates.
We made sure we have a solid number before a single email goes out. Although initially it was doing about 4.5%, we optimized and split tested to hit our acceptable number.
The welcome flow has three emails over 4 days.
Every new subscriber gets a sequence that introduces the brand, addresses common objections, and gives people a reason to buy. At $7.90 revenue per recipient, this single flow pays for itself over and over.

| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $14,500 / month |
| Revenue per Recipient | $7.90 |
| Number of Emails | 3 emails over 4 days |
| Audience | New subscribers |
We all know that abandoned checkouts are where the hottest prospects reside. These are shoppers who got all the way to checkout and left, so we did our best work on this flow.
3 emails over four days (the best sequence for this flow), each nudging them back with increasing urgency.
$7.03 per recipient.
This flow alone could justify the entire email setup.

| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,400 / month |
| Revenue per Recipient | $7.03 |
| Number of Emails | 3 emails over 4 days |
Two emails triggered when someone browses products but adds nothing to cart. First fires at 2 hours, second at 2 days. Lower-intent audience, but $1.21 per recipient adds up to $1,100 every month running on full autopilot.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,100 / month |
| Revenue per Recipient | $1.21 |
| Email 1 Timing | 2 hours post-browse |
| Email 2 Timing | 2 days post-browse |
Cart abandoners who didn’t reach checkout. The flow launched and pulled in $667.90 in its first four days — $6.24 per recipient. A strong early signal for a flow that only improves with time and testing.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Revenue (first 4 days) | $667.90 |
| Revenue per Recipient | $6.24 |
As for the campaigns, we’ve got like 6 campaigns/month running alongside the flows.
These are a mix of proven formats and fresh experiments. Each campaign averaged ~$600 in revenue, not counting promotional or sale-day spikes.

“Simon and his team delivered weekly reports showing exactly what was invested and what came back from it. Transparency from day one.”
Jason – COO, StridePets
★★★★★
| $34,000+Total Klaviyo Revenue (30 Days) | $21,000+From Flows | $12,000+From Campaigns | 12% → 23%Klaviyo Revenue Share |
The client was an ecommerce brand focused on customer retention.
When I stepped in, Klaviyo was contributing around 12% of total store revenue. One month after the new strategy launched, that number climbed to 23%, nearly doubling email’s contribution to the business.
The $34,000+ total in that single month tells the rest of the story.
The screenshot below is from the client’s actual Klaviyo account at the close of the 30-day period.
Flows and campaigns running together, each pulling its weight.

As usual, I carried out my 6-step Klaviyo growth process.
Subject line testing was live across every campaign. The screenshot below captures open rate performance across the A/B splits.
This is the data that usually shapes what you write next month.

Key Insight: It’s all about execution, getting the right designs, messaging, segmentation, and split tests firing together. The strategy matters, but what you actually do with it matters more. And that’s the whole point of split testing.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Klaviyo Revenue (30 days) | $34,000+ |
| Revenue from Automated Flows | $21,000+ |
| Revenue from Campaigns | $12,000+ |
| Klaviyo Revenue Share: December Baseline | 12% |
| Klaviyo Revenue Share: After 30 Days | 23% |
| New Flows Created | 5 |
| Campaign Send Frequency | 2–3 per week |
| $700,361Total Revenue (1 Year) | $413,838From Flows — 59% | $286,523From Campaigns — 41% | 10Automations (First 3 Months) |
The screenshot below is the full-year Klaviyo summary for this client. Flows doing the heavy lifting at 59%, campaigns supporting consistently throughout the year.
Klaviyo annual revenue, $700,361 total, flows 59%, campaigns 41%

Flow revenue attribution: $413,838 across automated sequences

Campaign revenue: $286,523 from 12 months of consistent sends
In the first 3 months into the project, we built 10 automations, covering every stage of the customer lifecycle from welcome through to win-back. Once built, they ran 24/7 without any manual effort.

Every decision was backed by data from Klaviyo, Google Analytics, Shopify, and custom dashboards. Weekly and monthly reports kept the client aligned at every stage.

Reporting dashboard used for regular client performance updates
The Takeaway: Flows generated 59% of revenue without a single manual send. That’s what building the automation infrastructure right from the start actually looks like. Campaigns added the other 41%, keeping the brand front of mind all year without the list going cold.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Klaviyo Revenue (12 months) | $700,361 |
| Revenue from Automated Flows | $413,838 (59%) |
| Revenue from Campaigns | $286,523 (41%) |
| Automations Built | 10 (within first 3 months) |
| Reporting Cadence | Weekly & Monthly |
| Platforms Tracked | Klaviyo, Shopify, Google Analytics |
A gluten-free snack brand migrated platforms and saw a 12% revenue increase in 30 days, with a 55% open rate on the lead nurture flow and 43% on abandoned cart.
| +12%Revenue Lift in 30 Days | 43%Abandoned Cart Open Rate | 14%Abandoned Cart CTR | 55%Lead Nurture Open Rate | 21%Lead Nurture CTR |
PureBite Co. produces gluten-free snack bars, co-founded by two brothers.
When Elliott reached out to me, they were running MailChimp. They had fine for basic sends, but not built for the revenue-driven automation a growing brand actually needs.
One thing that made this project stand out was that the I found PureBite on a grocery store shelf before the engagement even started, bought it, and tried it. Loved it.
When the product genuinely delivers, email marketing becomes a lot easier to write.
These are the actual Klaviyo stats from the flows after migration. The abandoned cart numbers alone show exactly how much the client was leaving on the table with MailChimp: a 43% open rate and 14% CTR is well above industry average for any ecommerce flow.


Abandoned Cart Flow: 43% open rate – 14% CTR

Lead Nurture Flow: 55% open rate – 21% CTR
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Abandoned Cart – Open Rate | 43% |
| Abandoned Cart – Click-Through Rate | 14% |
| Lead Nurture – Open Rate | 55% |
| Lead Nurture – Click-Through Rate | 21% |
| Revenue Increase (first 30 days) | +12% |
Revenue was up 12% within the first 30 days. For a CPG brand selling through grocery and online, that kind of email-driven lift in a single month shows exactly what switching to the right platform — and running it properly — can do.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Revenue Increase (first 30 days) | +12% |
| Abandoned Cart Open Rate | 43% |
| Abandoned Cart CTR | 14% |
| Lead Nurture Open Rate | 55% |
| Lead Nurture CTR | 21% |
| Migration | MailChimp → Klaviyo |
| Services Delivered | Strategy, project management, full implementation |
“Very methodical and good at what he does. He lays out a plan and sticks to it. But most importantly he makes you stick to the plan as well. His dedication and commitment to making this project work really stood out.”

A writing project that proves you don’t need clickbait to build a loyal crowd. Just calm, smart content about psychology, discipline, and feeling good, plus a whole lot of showing up.
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The internet is drowning in self-help. And most of it is loud. Everything is “10X your life” and “5 hacks that will SHOCK you.” It’s exhausting.
The client wanted to do the exact opposite. They wanted to build a calm little corner of the web, smart, science-backed writing about psychology and self-care that respects your brain instead of yelling at it. Short enough to read with your coffee, but good enough to actually stick with you.
The tricky part is that quiet content doesn’t usually win in a world built for noise. So we had to make calm… work.
Most people would chase whatever’s trending. We didn’t. We built a real library instead, five clear topics, each one backed up by a whole stack of essays, not just one lucky post:
Then came the part that really moves the needle: showing up, over and over. 60+ essays, dropped every couple of days like clockwork. We also tossed in quick, do-it-now tools, little prompts like Daily Mind Reset: 60 Seconds to Clarity, so readers walked away with something to actually try, not just nod along to.
The numbers are great, but here’s the thing we’re actually proud of: people trust this thing. Thousands of readers come back every few days, not because something tricked them into clicking, but because the writing genuinely helps them think straight.
And that’s kind of the whole point. You really can build a loyal audience (and a real business) by being good to people’s brains instead of hijacking them. Wild concept, we know.

This project shows how a clear brand voice, the right content mix, and consistent publishing can turn a quiet wellness newsletter into a loyal, fast-growing community that actually engages.
Therapist Notes is a mental health newsletter built for people who, in its own words, “think too much and feel too deeply.” The ideas were strong and the heart was there, but the publication was sitting in one of the most crowded corners of the internet, wellness and self-help. Everybody and their cousin has a “heal yourself” account.
The challenge wasn’t writing good stuff. It was standing out, sounding different, and getting people to actually stick around instead of liking one post and disappearing.
Most people in this space write like a motivational poster. We went the other way.
We built a voice that feels like a quiet conversation with someone who genuinely gets it. Calm, second-person, no judgment, no preaching. Then we built a content system around it:
The numbers are nice, but the real win is the relationship. People don’t just open these emails. They reply, they comment, they share them with the exact friend who needs to hear it. That kind of trust is what makes a newsletter survive long-term, and it’s the thing money can’t buy fast. Therapist Notes went from “another wellness account” to a voice people actually look forward to hearing from.

This project shows a simple truth.
A clear voice and a steady posting habit can turn one idea into a loyal, happy community. Good writing is its own way to grow.
Wellness Notes began as an idea, not a real publication. The space was full of the same old wellness tips. People scroll past that kind of post and feel nothing. There was no clear voice. There was no set rhythm. There was no real reason to subscribe and stay.
The hard part was not the writing. The hard part was building something with a heartbeat. We needed a brand that felt calm, not preachy. It had to grow without chasing trends or yelling for attention.
Most content projects start with output. We started with identity.
We built the brand around one clear promise. It would be a space for calm. Small daily moments would turn into lessons in balance, rest, and renewal. Then we made every post live up to that promise.
The numbers are nice. But the real win is the bond with readers. People now open, read, and reply. They treat each post as a small daily ritual. They do not just scroll past it.
We did not just write posts.
We built a brand with a voice that stands out in a very crowded space.
And we gave it a base that is steady enough to keep growing.
The program usually covers a range of topics including algorithms, data structures, software engineering, computer architecture, artificial intelligence, and network systems. It often combines theoretical coursework with practical experience in computer science research and development. Students may have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as machine learning, cybersecurity, data analytics, or human-computer interaction. The program usually culminates in a research project or thesis, allowing students to dive deeply into a specific area of interest.
As a Technical SEO & Email Manager, I lead the efforts to enhance our clients' search engine performance by focusing on their technical aspects. My responsibilities includes conducting in-depth site audits to identify and resolve technical SEO issues like crawl errors, broken links, and site speed optimization. Email marketing was also a core part of my work here. I managed and executed campaigns across multiple client accounts, handling everything from strategy and copywriting to list segmentation, automation setup and performance reporting. I built and optimized email flows, managed deliverability, and made sure every send was going to the right audience at the right time. I worked closely with content and development teams to keep email aligned with the broader marketing goals of each client.
I utilized my expertise in search engine optimization to help various clients improve their online visibility and drive more traffic to their websites. Working independently across multiple clients gave me a wide base of email marketing experience fast. I set up and managed email sequences, wrote campaign copy, handled list management and reported on performance. I worked across different industries and platforms, learning how to come in cold on a client account, understand what was broken and fix it. Managing multiple projects at once while keeping clients happy taught me how to communicate clearly and deliver without hand holding.
As an SEO Developer, I focused on optimizing websites to enhance their visibility and ranking on search engines. My role involved implementing effective SEO strategies, including keyword research, content optimization, and link building. I regularly analyzed and optimized website performance using tools like Google Analytics, adjusting the website's structure, content, and coding for better SEO results. My responsibilities also included ensuring technical SEO soundness by optimizing site speed, mobile responsiveness, and fixing crawl errors and broken links. Additionally, I collaborated with content teams to ensure that the content was SEO-friendly and aligned with our overall SEO goals.
My role involves writing and maintaining code for websites and web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and possibly server-side languages. I collaborate closely with designers, front-end and back-end developers, and project managers to develop and implement web solutions that align with Hyfig's goals. My responsibilities also include testing and debugging to ensure functionality and responsiveness, as well as learning and implementing best practices in web development. This position was a valuable opportunity for me to gain hands-on experience and deepen my understanding of web development in a professional setting.
John Simon is the finest Upworker I have worked with. To place this in perspective, I am also an Upworker. 3000 hours, 60 clients, quarter-million in earnings. My standards for quality are astronomically high. John is superlative across the board. Skills, communication, quality of work, and business demeanor -- all of his skills are U.S. corporate-class."
As one of your past bosses at Hyfig, I have nothing but the highest regards for your work as an SEO specialist. Your ability to drive results and consistently improve organic traffic was unparalleled. Your passion for the industry was evident in your day-to-day work, always staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques to ensure the best results for our clients. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication were valuable assets to the team. I highly recommend Simon Eze to any organization looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and results-driven SEO professional.
Simon is awesome. He is very knowledgeable in the SEO space and doesn't pretend to know it all. Instead he knows what he is great at and sticks with it. I love working with him!
Sometimes you don't need a full package. You need someone to come in, look at a specific problem and sort it out. That's what the hourly option is for. Whether it's a quick audit, a strategy session, a copy review or a deliverability issue that's been bugging you for weeks, I come in, get it done and give you clear direction on what to do next.
Email account audit
Strategy consultation
Flow or campaign review
Copy editing and feedback
Deliverability troubleshooting
Klaviyo account walkthrough
Platform migration support
You know what you need built or written and you want it done properly. This is for clients who have a specific project in mind and want a specialist to take it off their plate completely. We scope it, agree on it and I deliver it. Simple as that.
Full flow stack build (welcome, abandoned cart, browse abandonment, post purchase, winback)
Campaign copywriting package (up to 8 emails)
Full email audit with written recommendations
New subscriber welcome series (3 to 5 emails)
Product launch email sequence
List cleaning and segmentation setup
This is for brands that are serious about email and want someone running it properly every single month. You focus on your business. I handle the strategy, the writing, the flows, the campaigns, the reporting and everything in between. Most of my retainer clients see email become their top performing revenue channel within 60 to 90 days. That's not an accident. It's what happens when email gets the consistent attention it deserves.
Full email strategy and calendar planning
Up to 12 campaigns per month
Flow build and ongoing optimisation
List segmentation and management
Deliverability monitoring
Monthly performance report
Klaviyo account management
Direct access via email or Slack
In today’s fast-paced business environment, businesses often need the expertise of freelance professionals to help with specific projects.
Hiring a freelancer can be a cost-effective solution for many businesses, but finding the right one for your business needs can be challenging.
That’s why it’s essential to understand how to hire the right freelancer for your business. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to help you find and hire the best freelancer for your needs.
The first step in finding the right freelancer for your business is to define your business needs.
This involves understanding what the project entails and what specific skills are required to complete it. Do you need a freelancer for a specific task or for a longer-term project?
Are there specific software or technologies required? Understanding your business needs will help you find the right freelancer with the necessary skills and experience.
Once you have defined your business needs, it’s time to create a job description. This should include a detailed description of the project, the required skills, and any specific requirements.
The job description should also include information about the compensation and expected timeline for the project.
A well-written job description will help attract the right candidates and make the hiring process easier.
Now that you have defined your business needs and created a job description, it’s time to start looking for freelancers. There are several ways to find freelancers, including:
Online job boards such as Upwork, Freelancer, and Guru, are a great place to find freelancers. You can post your job description and receive proposals from freelancers around the world. You can also search for freelancers based on specific skills and experience.
There are also many dedicated freelance websites, such as Fiverr, where you can find freelancers for a variety of projects.
You can browse through the profiles of different freelancers and see their portfolio and reviews from previous clients.
Social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter can also be a great place to find freelancers. You can search for freelancers based on specific skills and industries, and reach out to them directly.
Lastly, referrals from friends and colleagues can be a valuable source of information. Ask for recommendations from people you trust and see if they have any experience working with freelancers.
Once you have a list of potential freelancers, it’s time to screen them.
This involves reviewing their portfolios, experience, and references to determine if they fit your business needs. You can also ask them to complete a short test project to evaluate their skills and work quality.
Start by reviewing the freelancer’s portfolio and experience. Look for projects that are similar to what you need, and check their portfolio for quality and professionalism. You can also review their experience to see if they have the necessary skills and experience for your project.
Next, check references from previous clients. This will give you a good understanding of the freelancer’s work ethics, communication skills, and overall performance. You can ask for references directly from the freelancer or check their reviews and ratings on the freelance websites they are listed on.
Finally, consider having the freelancer complete a small test project to evaluate their skills and work quality. This will give you a good idea of their ability to complete the project to your satisfaction, and can also help you determine if you have good working chemistry with the freelancer.
Once you have screened and evaluated the freelancers, it’s time to negotiate and hire. This involves discussing the details of the project, compensation, and timeline, and coming to a mutually agreed-upon agreement. Here are a few things to keep in mind when negotiating and hiring:
Once you have hired the freelancer, it’s important to manage them effectively to ensure the project is completed to your satisfaction. Here are a few tips for managing freelancers:
Hiring the right freelancer for your business can be a cost-effective solution for many businesses.
By defining your business needs, finding potential freelancers, screening and evaluating, negotiating and hiring, and managing effectively, you can ensure you find the right freelancer for your needs.
With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to hiring the right freelancer for your business.
Local SEO is a crucial aspect of digital marketing, particularly for businesses that rely on foot traffic and in-person interactions.
Optimizing your website for local search engines can improve your chances of appearing at the top of search results when potential customers search for related businesses in your area.
In this article, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide on optimizing your website for local SEO and taking your online presence to the next level.
Ensure that your website includes accurate, up-to-date information about your business is essential for local SEO success. This information should include your business name, address, phone number (NAP), and business hours. It is important to ensure this information is consistent across all platforms and directories. Inconsistent information can confuse potential customers and negatively impact your local search ranking.
Google My Business (GMB) is a free tool offered by Google that allows businesses to manage their online presence across Google, including search and maps.
By claiming and verifying your GMB listing, you can improve your website’s local SEO. Make sure to include as much information as possible on your GMB listing, such as business categories, photos, and customer reviews.
This will give potential customers a comprehensive understanding of your business and can help improve your local search ranking.
Incorporating relevant keywords into your website’s content and meta tags can help improve your local search ranking.
For example, if you’re a bakery in Los Angeles, include keywords such as “bakery in Los Angeles” and similar phrases throughout your website’s content and meta tags.
This will help search engines understand the focus of your business and display your website as a relevant result for local search queries.
Utilize Local Schema Markup Local schema markup is a code that helps search engines understand the context of your website’s content.
By adding local schema markup to your website, you can provide additional information about your business, such as your NAP, business hours, and product or service offerings.
This can improve your local search visibility and provide potential customers with more detailed information about your business.
Positive customer reviews can significantly impact your local search ranking and your credibility and reputation in the eyes of potential customers.
Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews on platforms such as Google, Yelp, and Facebook.
Responding to positive and negative reviews can also help improve your online reputation and strengthen your customer relationship.
Backlinks from high-authority local websites can improve your local search ranking and establish your business as a trusted, relevant source of information in your industry. Look for opportunities to guest post on local blogs, participate in local events and sponsorships, and collaborate with other local businesses to build valuable backlinks.
Optimize for Mobile With most of the search traffic coming from mobile devices; it’s essential to ensure that your website is optimized for mobile. This includes responsive design, fast load times, and easy navigation on smaller screens.
Google Posts is a feature within GMB that allows businesses to share updates, promotions, and events directly on their GMB listing.
This can help improve your local search visibility and engage potential customers with fresh, relevant information about your business. Regularly updating your Google Posts can also show search engines that your business is active and relevant, impacting your local search ranking.
Local SEO is especially important for small businesses as it allows them to compete against larger, well-established companies. By optimizing their website for local search engines, small businesses can improve their visibility and attract new customers in their local area.
Traditional SEO focuses on improving a website’s ranking in search results for general, non-local search terms. On the other hand, local SEO focuses on improving a website’s ranking in search results for local search terms, such as “bakery in Los Angeles.”
It is recommended to regularly update your GMB listing with accurate, up-to-date information, including any changes to your business hours, contact information, or offerings. Additionally, regularly updating your Google Posts can help improve your local search visibility and show search engines that your business is active and relevant.
As a small business owner, you may feel overwhelmed by the competition from larger companies.
However, with the right strategy, you can compete with the big players and attract new customers to your business through search engines like Google. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a powerful tool to help you achieve this goal.
This article will explore the steps you can take to improve your website’s SEO and increase your visibility in search results. By the end, you will have a solid understanding of how to use SEO to boost your small business and take on the big players in your industry.
Small businesses often feel outmatched by larger companies in their industry, but with the right SEO strategy, they can compete and attract new customers through search engines.
As a small business owner, you know the importance of reaching new customers and growing your business. However, with the abundance of large companies vying for the same attention, it can be difficult to stand out and be seen. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes in. SEO is optimizing your website to rank higher in search results and attract more organic traffic.
With the right SEO strategy, you can level the playing field and compete with even the biggest players in your industry. In this article, we’ll explore the steps you need to take to improve your website’s SEO and increase your visibility in search results.
Before we dive into the specific steps you need to take to improve your SEO, it’s important to understand what SEO is and how it works.
SEO involves optimizing your website to rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) for keywords related to your business. This increased visibility can attract more organic traffic to your site, leading to more leads, sales, and customers.
The first step in improving your SEO is to conduct keyword research.
This involves identifying the keywords people use to search for products or services related to your business. Once you have a list of keywords, you can optimize your website to rank higher for those keywords in search results.
Several tools are available for keyword research, including Google Keyword Planner and SEMrush.
These tools can help you find relevant keywords and determine their competition level, which can help you decide which keywords to target.
Once you have identified your keywords, the next step is to optimize your website for those keywords. This involves making changes to your website’s content and structure to ensure that it is optimized for search engines. Some of the most important on-page optimization factors include:
Optimizing your website’s on-page factors can help search engines understand what your site is about and what keywords it should rank for. This, in turn, can lead to higher rankings in search results.
In addition to on-page optimization, you also need to focus on off-page optimization. This involves optimizing factors outside of your website that can impact your rankings, such as:
By building high-quality backlinks from other websites and promoting your site on social media, you can improve your website’s off-page optimization and increase your visibility in search results.
Once you have implemented your SEO strategy, tracking and measuring your results is important to see how well your efforts are paying off. Several tools are available for tracking your rankings, such as Google Analytics and Ahrefs.
These tools can help you see how your website is performing in search results and identify areas for improvement.
Additionally, you should regularly review your website’s traffic, leads, and conversions to see if there is a direct correlation with your SEO efforts.
By tracking and measuring your results, you can make informed decisions about your SEO strategy and adjust your efforts to achieve your goals.
SEO is a crucial tool for small businesses looking to compete with the big players in their industry.
By conducting keyword research, optimizing your website’s on-page and off-page factors, and tracking your results, you can improve your website’s visibility in search results and attract more organic traffic to your site.
While SEO can initially seem overwhelming, with the right strategy and tools, small businesses can compete with even the biggest players in their industry.
So, take the time to understand and implement SEO, and watch as your small business grows and flourishes.
In conclusion, SEO is a must-have strategy for small businesses looking to compete with larger companies in their industry.
By following the steps outlined in this article, you can improve your website’s visibility in search results and attract more organic traffic to your site, helping your business grow and succeed.
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