Sara R Appleton Marketing Services

15/12/2025

✨ New Year, Fresh Website ✨

The start of a new year is the perfect time for a clear-up - not just at home, but online too.

🎉 Just like decluttering your wardrobe or reorganising your workspace, your website deserves a refresh:

Retire services that no longer fit
Highlight new offerings
Update photos and visuals
Streamline content so everything feels organised and easy to find

😁 That’s exactly what my Website Support service delivers.

From just £50 a month, I’ll keep your site (Wix, SquareSpace, or WordPress) up to date with regular checks, updates, and performance reviews - so you can step into 2026 with confidence and clarity.

📩 Ready for a fresh start? Get in touch: [email protected], I have availability in January to get your website sparkling!

I work with small business owners who want to save time by outsourcing their marketing, while staying in control of their online presence.

👉 https://www.sararappleton.com/websitesupport/

09/12/2025

✨ Flashback to May… ✨

I had the pleasure of working with on an urgent website update - delivered in just two days!

Here’s what we achieved together:
🎨 New page built - Artwork & Music, showcasing images, music clips, and external links
🎤 Voice Clips update - keeping the look and feel consistent with existing content
👶 Baby Photos refresh - using Chiva’s brand colours + Canva to create a vibrant photo grid
🔗 Optimisation – improved descriptions, featured images, and added internal/external links
📹 Bonus tasks – embedded YouTube videos into the Art is Key page (Journeys 2024 section)

This project was a great reminder of how much can be accomplished in a short timeframe with clear priorities and collaboration.

👉 See more of my website support & design work here: https://www.sararappleton.com/portfolio-item/website-support-and-design/

02/12/2025

If you're a business owner, you know what drives you

A passion for what you do
A dedication to succeed
The mission to meet new people
The commitment to help others through your talent.

And this is where this quote resonates with me - marketing is about sharing a passion.

I work with a variety of clients - including arboriculture, land management, a dyslexia assessor, data specialists, a coffee shop and a children's mental health charity.

Each one brings their own unique drive, and my role is to make sure that passion shines through in their marketing.

30/10/2025

✨ How often do you truly recommend someone?

Not just tagging a name - but passing on details because you’ve worked with them, trust them, and know they’ll deliver.

Word of mouth and trust are two powerful musts in business.

For a small business owner, it’s more than a review - it’s a personal endorsement. It says, “I believe in what you do.”

It’s the garage you call without hesitation.
The shop that always stocks your favourite treat.
The person who helped your business grow (and who you’d gladly recommend again).

So when a client told me they’d passed my name on, I couldn’t stop smiling. That kind of trust? It’s gold.

💬 When was the last time you made a recommendation that really meant something?

---------------------
Hi, I’m Sara Appleton. I help small businesses stay visible and connected by managing their websites and digital presence - so they can focus on delivering the services their customers value most.

Whether it’s keeping content fresh, refining user experience, or solving behind-the-scenes tech issues, I offer practical, creative support that reflects the heart of what they do.

Let’s make your online presence work as hard as you do.

27/10/2025

Starting a business is exciting - but building your online presence can feel overwhelming. That’s where my Start Up Support package steps in.

I handle the digital essentials that help customers find and trust you - so you can focus on what you do best.

If you'd like to find out more, sign up for 'Your first 30 days online: The essential checklist for new business owners' here: https://sararappletonmarketingservices.eo.page/startupsupport

16/10/2025

How often do you have a good clear up?

👗 Ridding those unwanted items, tidying away new things into a new space, or simply reorganising?

😁 With my Website Support, that's just what we do.

A website is always evolving, and things do change over time.

Services aren't as popular as others. New services come in. Photos can be refreshed.

And wouldn't it make sense to group those lot in one place?

If this is how you're feeling about your website, let's take a look. I regularly work with websites (using Wix, SquareSpace and WordPress), giving a fresh new look.

From just £50 a month, I provide support and amends as and when you need them. Plus a regular check on how your website is performing.

Get in touch, sararappleton.com or email [email protected]

I work for small business owners who would prefer to outsource their marketing and save time. My Website Support service lets you stay in control of your online content, keeping it up to date.

https://www.sararappleton.com/websitesupport/

13/10/2025

Do you support a charity based on its services or your connection?

For a lot of people, I believe personal experience shapes our giving. I know that having a personal connection to charity has ignited my passion to support them.

But here's the raw truth - charities need support to keep providing the fantastic services, treatment, support.

Funding grants are becoming more competitive. Added the cost of living crisis, those C19 years we want to forget, and other factors that make us hold on to our pennies more.

🔈 This is a gentle call to action. 🔊
Whether it’s £5 or more, every. single. penny. counts.

Alongside my consultancy work, I’ve recently stepped into the role of Fundraising Lead for The Space - a children’s mental health and wellbeing charity based in Cheddar and serving the Cheddar Valley.

They offer:
- Counselling and art therapy for children and young adults
- Youth clubs and out-of-school activities
- Support for parents and carers

And they rely on donations to keep these services going.

So here’s the ask, please support The Space if
- You have an ESG goal to meet 🪴
- An unallocated charity budget
- You have the capacity to host a fundraising event, prize draw
- You are considering charities for 2026

Supporting small charities is so important, and it's super simple...and deeply impactful!

💷 To give a one-off or regular donation - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-space-somerset1188929

OR if you'd like to chat about how your business can get involved, I’d love to hear from you!


The Space

30/09/2025

How would you rate your creativity? (Answers below...)

If you’d asked me 6 years ago to rate my creativity out of 10, I’d have hesitated—maybe even said “not creative at all.”

But starting my business changed that. Tools like Canva helped unlock my creativity, design thinking and knowing that anything is possible with imagination!

Since then, I’ve created:
✨ Bespoke gift vouchers
🏡 Airbnb welcome books
📢 Promotional leaflets and magazine adverts design
🍽️ Stand out menus

And it hasn’t stopped there— this creativity has overflowed into my website design work. Understanding layout, colour psychology, and visual hierarchy helped me bring ideas to life.

Creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s for business owners, educators, and anyone building something with heart.

💡 Ready to unlock your creative side?
Whether you're just starting out, or want to master your design skills, my online Canva courses are packed with practical tips, templates, and real-world examples to help you create with confidence. From just £15, you can learn in your own time with the basics, or delve further for £30.

Prefer a more personal touch? My 1:1 classes can be designed around your business goals, brand and messaging.

🎨 Let’s turn “I’m not creative” into “I made this!”
📩 Message me to get started or find out more https://www.sararappleton.com/creativedesign/
Canva

29/09/2025

Wearing a few hats? Same here—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Alongside running my business, I’ve embraced a brilliant opportunity to give back to the local community—something close to my heart.

I’m proud to support The Space as the Fundraising Lead, connecting with local businesses and helping people turn their fundraising ideas into impact.

The Space does incredible work supporting children’s mental health through counselling, play therapy, youth programmes, and parent/carer support groups. Their connection to the community is inspiring, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.

If you're a business owner considering charity partnerships—whether now or planning ahead—I’d love to chat.

[email protected] 😀🩵

CheddarLocal

🎉NEW TEAM MEMBER: Introducing the lovely Sara to our team! 🌈

Sara says: "With over 20 years’ experience in marketing and the past five as a consultant, I’m thrilled to join The Space as Fundraising Lead. My role focuses on building strong connections with local businesses across the Cheddar Valley, encouraging vital support for the charity’s ongoing work with children and families.
I live in Axbridge with my son, who attends school in Cheddar. We’ve long appreciated the incredible services The Space provides, and I’m proud to now contribute my skills to a cause that uplifts others. When my son was born prematurely, the support we received from charities made a lasting impact—an ethos that continues at the heart of The Space.
Outside of work, I love to travel and am a regular at live music events and festivals."

You will be a great asset to our operations team, Sara - Welcome! 🌈🎉🩵

11/09/2025

📍 Are You Using Your Business Profile?

If you run a small business or community project, this free tool is a game-changer.

✨ Show up in local searches
✨ Build instant trust with information you have tailored to your page
✨ Share updates, offers, and photos with current and prospective clients
✨ Encourage, enjoy and respond to reviews
✨ Get insights into how people find you

Your profile is like a digital welcome mat—always open, always working for you.

No matter your service or product, your Google Business Profile helps people find you, trust you, and choose you.

💬 Need help setting it up or making it shine? Drop me a comment or email me on [email protected] to find out more.