Connect Marketing

Connect Marketing Freelance marketing, copy-writing & social media, content & training specialising in LinkedIn & Canva
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My Passion is Helping you to Tell your Story

I love to write! Since I was very young I wrote poems, stories and designed personalised birthday cards for my parents. I really enjoy the challenge of finding the human side of a story, of uncovering the personality behind the business to bring a story to life or researching facts and figures to provide credibility to an article. So I set up Connect Consultancy to help people who don’t like to write and who find it difficult to express themselves when it comes to their business messages. Working with small companies and organisations I help people uncover their business propositions and unique selling points and improve communication, engagement and interaction across social media or through traditional marketing. Good quality, clear content helps you engage with your customers, communities or stakeholders showcasing your passion and purpose and the benefits of your business, product or service across your social media platforms. By focussing on clear messages, people will understand you and your business and you will build up loyalty and trust so that customers will be drawn to buy from you in the future. As an honest and ethical person my approach is to offer practical, affordable, tailor made solutions without the jargon and spin providing an honest assessment of improvements that can be easily implemented. My passion is backed up with 25 years’ experience in marketing and communications working with professional companies, retailers, town centre management and destination marketing organisations and in the fields of economic development, regeneration, business support and inward investment. My skills include marketing strategy, delivery and evaluation; partnership working; event development and management; project development and management; commissioning market research; bid writing and creating new services. With a background in traditional marketing, I help organisations increase their digital presence and take advantage of the power of social media and dynamic websites. I combine my passion and expertise in creative writing through crafting blogs, copy for websites, newsletters, direct mail, case studies and testimonials. The more people understand you and your story the more they will want to work with you. As well as creative writing for business I also love to share my knowledge through one to one training or workshops. I choose to be self-employed as I love the flexibility of working with lots of different organisations and managing multiple projects and delivering solutions that meet the needs of my clients. I provide flexible injections of marketing expertise to improve your digital presence, attract new customers, develop relationships and win business. No costly, long term contracts - just use my experience, enthusiasm and dedication to save you time, stress and ultimately money. If you have a larger project or challenge I work with a specially selected group of trusted associates and companies to ensure that all aspects of work are covered. My aim is to run Connect Consultancy as an ethical business aiming for the highest levels of professionalism, trust and credibility. Please feel free to get in touch for a no obligation chat on 07870 541 726 or [email protected].

Join us for a friendly networking event tailored for Shropshire businesswomen at the charming Tile Press Cafe in Maws Cr...
09/09/2026

Join us for a friendly networking event tailored for Shropshire businesswomen at the charming Tile Press Cafe in Maws Craft Centre this coming Thursday, September 17th

Over the past five years, we've built strong connections, fostered business growth, and created a supportive community.

Denise McGowan is hosting and giving us her Top Ten Tips for Supporting Your Wellbeing.

Message me to attend.

Claire at Peakes Travel Elite, one of Lingen Davies Cancer Support's corporate sponsors, has kindly donated a £50 vouche...
27/08/2026

Claire at Peakes Travel Elite, one of Lingen Davies Cancer Support's corporate sponsors, has kindly donated a £50 voucher to create a fantastic hamper for the Posh Frocks Charity Dinner 2026!

Join them for their annual Luxury Travel Showcase this November, bringing together a hand-picked selection of leading travel companies and specialists under one roof. Discover extraordinary destinations, luxury cruises, tailor-made touring holidays and unforgettable experiences, plus the chance to speak directly with travel experts. Whether you already have your next adventure in mind or you're after some inspiration, it's the perfect way to explore what's possible and start planning your next great escape with a trusted local travel agent.

📍 St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
📅 Sunday 8th November
⏰ 11am–3pm
🎟️ Free to attend, booking is required by contacting the Peakes Team on 01743 233234 or popping in to see them in Mardol, Shrewsbury.

Reviews matter! 📝AI search and the algorithms of social media consider reviews and comments to determine your content's ...
20/08/2026

Reviews matter!

📝AI search and the algorithms of social media consider reviews and comments to determine your content's visibility and ranking.
📝They are part of your and user trust. People trust their peers more than what you say about yourself.
📝Google reviews are important for people searching online in your area.
📝 Facebook and LinkedIn are also great places to collect reviews, building your reputation as a go-to expert.
📝TrustPilot is not just for large companies; you might be surprised to find yourself on there.
📝If you have an online shop, your Etsy, Not on the High Street, eBay and Amazon reviews help your reputation as a trusted seller.
📝You can't just add reviews to your social media platforms; they have to be done by your customers (or connections on LinkedIn). You can, of course, put those reviews on your website or share a LinkedIn review on Facebook and vice versa.

How do you get more reviews? Just ask! As soon as you have completed some work for a customer, send them the link to whichever platform you choose and ask them politely to leave you a review. It's a great way to build up your credibility as the go-to expert in your field.

Identify relevant keywords in your content - your website, your social media, your blogs.These are everyday search terms...
12/08/2026

Identify relevant keywords in your content - your website, your social media, your blogs.

These are everyday search terms your customers would use to find products and services through internet searches. Search engines and AI use them too!

Research them (check the internet for tools), test them, and see what your competitors are using.

Working at home has its ups and downs....I've been doing it for over 10 years since I went self-employed.I love to be ab...
11/08/2026

Working at home has its ups and downs....I've been doing it for over 10 years since I went self-employed.

I love to be able to fit in the things I enjoy, a yoga session, an hour's gardening if the sun is out, and of course, plenty of tea breaks.

I make sure I get out and meet people networking, not really to generate business, as I am always busy, but to connect and catch up with my many business friends.

The downsides? The temptation to snack, to get distracted by social media and temperamental internet connections!

The stress levels are a lot lower, the commute is shorter, and I don't have to answer to anyone else except my own conscience.

Do you prefer to work in an office or at home?

Is your LinkedIn personal profile (and that of your staff) linked to your LinkedIn business page? That applies if you ar...
04/08/2026

Is your LinkedIn personal profile (and that of your staff) linked to your LinkedIn business page? That applies if you are employed or self-employed.

When reviewing clients' LinkedIn profiles, I often see people not linked at all (the grey square) linked to the wrong company, or even people linked to your company that don't even work there. It's easy to do.

If you created your Company Page after updating your Experience section, there would have been nothing to link to. If you have a common company name it's easy to link to the wrong page; hence, you might suddenly have 'new staff'.

Does it matter? Probably not, but a) it looks more professional and b) people can click on your company page and read posts/follow it.

If you have the grey square (like in my example, when Posh Frocks is not actually a company), scroll down to your Experience section to edit. Remove your company name completely and retype it for suggestions; make sure you select the right company. For example, Premier Foods, not Premier Inns.

It can be hard to build up a following for a new     or   page but remember it is the quality of the followers and the e...
29/07/2026

It can be hard to build up a following for a new or page but remember it is the quality of the followers and the engagement with your ideal client that count. Not how many likes/followers you get.

By posting good quality consistently, you are building up relationships and trust and when the time is right, you may well get a message in your inbox asking for more information.

Whatever type of support is required, all discussions with my clients start with 'Who is your target audience?'Before us...
14/07/2026

Whatever type of support is required, all discussions with my clients start with 'Who is your target audience?'

Before using social media, writing copy for a website or doing any marketing to attract new customers, you must define your ideal customer.

Who are you trying to reach? What are their pain points? What are their issues and interests? How can you help them?

Once you clearly understand your target audience, you can create content that will resonate with them.

A great way to improve your profile is to enter   Small Business Sunday (and get chosen as a weekly winner).I only reall...
04/06/2026

A great way to improve your profile is to enter Small Business Sunday (and get chosen as a weekly winner).

I only really saw it as an opportunity to increase my short term, but it has been so much more. So I would encourage any small business to enter.

My Instagram followers have increased, and I'm part of an winners Facebook community of over 4,000 small businesses. I've created social media content from the win and the subsequent news release, and there are other opportunities for promotions, boot camps, competitions and surveys. Plus, you get an annual invitation to an inspirational all-day business conference with Theo himself!

Search the internet on how to enter, or if you want help crafting your entry, please get in touch!

I love to write, it's my passion, researching and crafting a  ,  ,  ,   copy,   entry or  . If your To Do list contains ...
28/05/2026

I love to write, it's my passion, researching and crafting a , , , copy, entry or .

If your To Do list contains any of these things and you are putting it off, give me a try and let's get it ticked off.

I get to know you and your business and write in your voice, not in AI., As a , you are not tied into any contract.

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